Questions about all things related to people starting and running new ventures in business.
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2answers
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Non .com domain v hyphen domain
I am currently working on a web application and have started looking at the available domain names for my application. I have done some searching on answers.onstartups about hyphen domain names and ...
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29answers
4k views
Entrepreneurs, what are the 3 best pearls of wisdom you've received for your startup ventures?
This is general guidance that you've found is key in achieving success. Can be marketing related, funding, technology, hiring, anything. If you could just pick 3 that you think have held up over time ...
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9answers
1k views
I have a great idea for a web site. I created a prototype. Now what?
An idea came to me a couple years ago. I saw a good opportunity for a web site, something that doesn't exist yet. I created a working prototype. Now what?
It's going to take a chunk more money to ...
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8answers
3k views
5 tests my next business idea will have to pass - Can you add more?
I launched my most recent app a few days back. The idea is to aggregate all the business related videos, compile the meta data and also generate more meta data and present to the users. I have been ...
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3answers
415 views
How do you get involved with RFPs from government?
I am thinking that I should somehow find end users of my software that I had developed. I don't have lot of money for advertising but the software can be modified enough to fit the needs of ...
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7answers
499 views
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9answers
530 views
How to Build a Strong Social Network for a Young Entrepreneur?
"It's Not What You Know, It's Who You
Know" -Old English Proverb
Having a strong social network is a Must-Have of every entrepreneur. Our friends and partners make us stronger in areas we're ...
11
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4answers
526 views
Finding a start-up partner as a developer
I have been coding solutions since like the dawn of time, at least that's how it feels, and I love it so now I want to help found a new start up or help an existing start up that needs a technical ...
2
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5answers
2k views
Starting Up a Web Application Business
I have been working in my head (and on paper) on an Idea for a Web Application for a while. I am a software engineer and have required skill set for designing and managing the application however i'm ...
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3answers
647 views
How to get users enganged and active in a new website?
Me and my team are working on an online project where people can give away unwanted stuff and get stuff they are looking for.
The problem is that from my experience people tend to get engaged in ...
6
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7answers
449 views
Lots of ideas, but no clue how to get started
I am an entrepreneur wannabe. I have an engineering background. I have very broad albeit shallow skill set in various areas (web, mobile, GIS, general programming, math etc.). And I have a ...
2
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3answers
337 views
Entrepreneurship podcast
Here is a podcast I found useful early on. It walks through some basics and you can listen in your own time:
http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCastCustomAds.jsp?masterId=13431&cmd=tc
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12answers
656 views
The best solution for creating a screen-shot movie to demonstrate a website feature?
We recently just launched a new space planner/floor plan tool on our site and would like to create a screen-shot movie (with a voiceover commentary) to visually demonstrates its ease of use. Can ...
2
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2answers
331 views
Entrepreneurs' CVs - Dos and Don'ts
"We invest in people as well as business opportunities" is probably one of the more frequently used phrases by investors.
Besides getting to know your potential investors personally, the situation ...
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2answers
554 views
Where can I find an electrical engineer to design and develop a simple device? (for iPhone)
This is probably not the best forum, but I am looking for an E.E. to be partners with to develop a device that interfaces with an iPhone. (I already have the hardware spec from the Apple program)
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7
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5answers
574 views
True Story: I broke one relationship, and missed another because of my startup, is it worth it? [closed]
Note 1: I am a frequent contributor to SE sites, my account is obviously a throwaway account, for obvious reason.
Note 2: I'm not too sure whether such a question is allowed here, I would like to ...
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3answers
132 views
How can I cope with price/cost inquiry tactfully?
I'm a private English-Chinese interpreter in China. People often send Email to me to ask my rate. As soon as I tell them my rate, they often don't contact me any more. I don't think my rate is very ...
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1answer
495 views
Taxes on non US-resident LLC owner?
I am working on launching an online product site and registering it as an LLC in Delaware. I am a non-US resident and will get the company registered through LegalZoom.com or Incorporate.com. It would ...
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1answer
230 views
Recent changes in entrepreneur / start-up immigrant rules in US
I have read recent changes/updates on entrepreneurs/start-up immigrant visa in US.
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/20110802-napolitano-startup-job-creation-initiatives.shtm
According to this, ...
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4answers
208 views
Is it Possible to start a Business and a Relationship Simultaneously?
I stumbled across one sad story, on how one entrepreneur broke a relationship, and then missed another because of his startup.
This got me thinking: is it possible to start a business and a ...
