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How to become more of a risk-taker?
I hear stories all the time about entrepreneurs who take out a second mortgage to start a business, run their personal credit cards through the roof, and put a whole lot on the line for success. But ...
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Business equity [closed]
The last few months at my company have made me worried. I work for a small software development company, there were 5 of us: 2 techy's, 2 developers and my boss. 1 tech left leaving me to cover her ...
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From software developer to a Data Analyst role? - Good or Not? [closed]
I'm a software developer with around 5 yrs of work experience in Java/J2EE technologies. I have an offer for a new project in my company where the work would be of Data Analysis. Basically we would be ...
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10answers
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Dealing with a string of business Failures? Is there a time to get a job and drop the dream?
I was a born entrepreneur I have always been fascinated by business. I have studied it my whole life both in text books and by watching businesses — why one sandwich shop fails while another succeeds, ...
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2answers
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Should a University student attempt ISV in between school terms?
I'm a University student, at a school where every other 4 months we do technical internships. I will be working this Junary~April, but I'm at a bit of a cross-road of what I should do.
I have a ...
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5answers
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Startup field change..worth a risk?
I am IT guy. But I have a friend who is interested in doing business with me in manufacturing industry. Friend has enough experience / knowledge in that field. So far I haven't got success in IT and I ...
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Is there any good IT startup company in Australia? [closed]
Am considering startup company as about to graduate.
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10answers
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Advice for overcoming fear of quitting a good job to build a startup
I am having a lot of anxiety and fear when thinking about quitting my high paying job to join a startup that has a lot of potential. I have great hours, an excellent management team, and rewarding ...
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3answers
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Should you put your little consulting company on your resume?
I'm updating my resume for consulting positions. The projects I've done are going on my resume ... par for the course.
The dilemma is if I should put my little consulting company on it.
My first ...
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5answers
605 views
What should I consider before jumping from stable job to startup?
I work in finance and have a stable job with lots of growth potential. However, I have no passion here. When I think about working for a startup, my eyes light up with excitement. I'm immobilized ...
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4answers
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What kind of impact a failed startup has got on your career?
I'm thinking about my own software house and I'm very serious about it. Right now, I'm in my first year of studies (got Bsc, pursuing master) and I have a feeling that I would have to drop out of the ...
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7answers
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I perform best in proof-of-concept development, prototyping. What areas of responsibilities are best and how can I fit in as a team member in a startup?
I perform best in proof-of-concept development, prototyping. I'm definitely less productive in production (I HATE configuring apache, mysql, linux, writing tests)... I'm more interested in ...
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2answers
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Evaluating a “Promise” from a startup company for pay raise, benefits, stock options within a specified period of time?
I would appreciate any advice based on a current situation that I am in that I think a lot of people involved in startups (especially developers) find themselves in at some point.
Basically, I'm in a ...
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5answers
392 views
Leaving an awesome startup for Big Co. Am I crazy?
I love working for my current company. The work is challenging and fun, the people are amazing, I've been given lots of opportunity, and it's just an overall great work environment.
The ...
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7answers
827 views
Should I join a startup or go to Amazon?
I have a two job offers:
Amazon - Merchandising Specialist. I would be working with vendors, managing inventory and analysis of sales, and marketing the products.
Ecommerce Startup - I would be the ...
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2answers
227 views
Does one's “day job” effect one's start-up?
I have a start-up idea I'd like to move forward on. There's no way I could quit my job outright to work on it, but as a single mom, I also couldn't pull off the hours I currently work plus the ...
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4answers
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Startup Suggestions for a Human Resource professional
I am Human resource professional with 10Yrs of industry experience in placing Technology candidates to software houses. I have an ambition to own a startup, so which segment is suitable for me?
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8answers
440 views
What's the worst advice you've been given
We all know and understand that good advice is crucial to a startup, but what about bad advice?
What advice has someone given you that you wished you had ignored?
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Should money prevent me from starting a company
I am a 40 year old software developer in the finance industry. Since my 20's my I have a pattern of working for a few years to build up the bank account, and the pursuing some entrepreneurial venture. ...
