Questions about all things related to people starting and running new ventures in business.
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Where to find outsourced manufacturer
My mom has an idea for a cooking related tool/utensil. I presume she will need to get a prototype designed and built so she can gauge interest and ultimately find someone to do mass production.
I ...
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How to find a software developer partner for an already profitable project?
A while back I outsourced the development of a .NET application via a freelancing site. I then marketed the software on a small scale to test its commercial viability. Sales were promising, and the ...
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Start up Equity pre funding
I joined a start up which had a 2mm valuation (only based on conv. notes language) prefunding/pre-rev/prewebsite with 2 full time employees (one being the founder), 3 founders and some free interns. I ...
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I want to build a team from My Startup , Where Do I look for People interested
i want to start up a new company based on E commerce.
I am looking for people who are experienced and energetic
to take up star up challenges.
I am ready to Pay cash as well partnerships.
Please ...
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Writing a Company Profile for a early stage startup?
Some key aspects include:
1] Writing the product desciption (obvious).
2] Describing unique features of the product.
3] Adding some personality to writing.
4] Describing use cases for the product.
5] ...
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Is it worth to continue on this startup idea?
This question is about myself but very much related to startup stories. It is about 2.5 yrs since I quit my job to work on a product idea. Infact this was for a partnership (which I joined about 1 ...
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How do entrepreneurs make sure they read only books which matters every month?
How do entrepreneurs make sure they read only few important books which matters every month and disregard the others due to information overload ?
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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 ...
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Do you think it would make a difference if customers knew you were a one-man-band?
I'm having a dispute with someone who has a commerce website, they want to maintain a professional image and prefer not to reveal to [potential] customers that they are in fact an entrepreneur working ...
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How do I find good developers to join a start-up on a low-budget
Im located in Minneapolis,Mn. Im starting up an online business here in U.S with market focus in Africa.Im building an e-commerce (auction) site for the growing African savvy internet users.
I am ...
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Price, cost, profit, on-demand software by enterprise to “us”
we are 2 developers that have been working for a consultancy doing a mobile app for about a year, now we are ending our contracts. The enterprise that has contracted our actual/anterior ...
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How does start-up experience hurt your chances of being hired in a non-startup?
There have been a few OnStartups threads about how an employer could look at your start-up experience. Since this board favors people who are either currently involved in a start-up or are ...
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Venues to reach/hire freelancers cross-country
I'm a design agency who does client-work through freelancers, and I'm looking to hire/partner with people in other states and work with them remotely to expand my reach to cross-country. Think ...
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Are books, videos, and blogs targeting startups really useful or are they just a distraction?
These days internet startups have gained a lot of popularity among young people and developers of all ages. Because of this same reason, many people have also started to benefit from this popularity ...
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Platform to bring tech entrepreneurs to light
I've had this idea in my mind for a while now and I wanted some of your opinions on this.
I'm a PhD student in Computer Science. I feel like the inventions that many students do just go within ...
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Which countries are easiest for non-EU entrepreneurs to immigrate to?
I'm a non-EU entrepreneur running a startup in EU. I'm looking for a country where I can immigrate to as self-employed. Which countries have favorable rules? Short application processing times, not ...
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I am introducing a new service in my community and I am looking for effective ways to communicate my message.
I have studied information about other similar businesses in other states and I have spoken to industry experts and they have indicated that traditional advertising has not been effective for my ...
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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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Why aren't there many female entrepreneurs?
Its a striking fact that the ratio of male to female entrepreneurs is very low although the ratio is getting bigger day by day in good income countries, medium and small etc.
What can be done or ...
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Assessing the value of startup company for investment
We are a start up company set up 14 months ago. We were building few products which we could not finish yet. we plan to finish it in another 6 months. Since our initial budget were very low. We had to ...
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Is it a good strategy to quit college and learn about entrepreneurship just by reading books at home?
There are alot of resources online about best books for entrepreneurs, is it good to quit college and learn that at home and then do a startup after learning it?
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Does going Public make the CEO lose his “full control” over the company?
I could not understand why does a company (hint: Facebook) not want to go public.
I can understand that it is important for a CEO to have full control of a company, but if the company hands off 49% ...
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What are the typical bad personality traits and problems of entrepreneurs?
The list of personality traits entrepreneurs should have are all over the web. We all heard those, every startup blog has at least one post about how tolerance to uncertainty, risk-taking, the will to ...
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How do you get data on prices and deal offers from local merchants?
What the best way and economical to get updates about the prices and offers from local dealers?
I want to cover 58 areas local dealers/retailers from my city.
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Need guidance/suggestion on tough situation
We gave a free product trial for 2 months with our first potential client. It is a unique product, there's a great learning process and we have had an amazing response from both students and tutors.
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How to convince a VC partner to invest $100M without having the $500K Feasibility & Associated Studies?
We are seeking a venture capital partner for a renewable start-up that has exclusively licensed 3 types of incredible 'waste-to-energy' technologies. The project team is made up of very qualified ...
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How do you handle lead developers who seem independently entrepreneurial?
In a startup, how do you deal with the main programmers, who are good in communication/designing and seem independently entrepreneurial?
How do you get to work for you and not compete with the main ...
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How to respond to an RFI from a large company?
Our startup was recently contacted by a large global company for an RFI (request for information) for implementing an enterprise software solution. We have a great product which on technical merit can ...
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Supplier not sent goods, now ignoring emails
I have a new retail startup selling electronics. I have a problem with a supplier that has sent some goods, but not all. The situation is as follows:
Sent initial purchase order on June 7, a total of ...
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Venture Capital Equity [closed]
How much equity should VC get for $400K in startup funds? And what's the best way to figure this out if I adjust my capital requirements?
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What can I do to improve my “Brand” and website? [closed]
I recently created 2 websites about missed opportunities to build some buzz about a book that is currently being published.
I would appreciate any advice, comments or suggestions about the 2 sites ...
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Should we develop slowly or develop quickly for a web startup?
Working full time, and working freelance projects, makes me have limited time to develop my web startup. It's been a year, and it's not done yet. Not done means it's not completely usable yet. ...
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What “high traffic” RSS feeds do you read? What are most valuable to you?
What are the "high traffic" RSS feeds or firehoses that you read? Are you satisfied? Which one is most valuable to you?
Hacker news - too much gossip, code tips, product announcements
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Mentor requesting for board of director role, should i offer director or advisor role to him?
We recently met a person through our contacts and he has shown interest in our startup & super liked the Idea. We had initially requested him to be our mentor, for which he agreed. In our next ...
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Launching Website
I have an idea that I am brain storming in my mind ( rather cooking ). The idea is to launch a website with free info etc. But I also want to know how to generate income through it. Also will have ...
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Good startups resources on Europe? [closed]
I'm looking to expand my network in Europe. I have a good set of US-based sources that enable me to stay updated and in the loop about startups, funding and the sort of things I'm interested in as a ...
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Reasonable share in startup company
I am working on a startup project (software) and I'm really enjoying it. I think the company has great potential.
Up until now, the work has been part time and I've been able to fit it into my spare ...
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Resources for young entrepreneurs in Toronto
I'm going to be finishing my master's degree in computer science soon, and am interested in pursuing entrepreneurship. I'm currently based in Montreal, but for personal reasons, am considering moving ...
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How much cash reserves should you plan to have before hiring?
We're at a point where we need to hire at 1-2 employees, and I'm not sure how much cash to have on hand. We're a SaaS product, with growing traction and on target to be cash-flow neutral next year. ...
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Never give up - when to apply this?
I've read lots of entrepreneurs' advice, and most of them boil down one concept:
never give up.
This is easier to say than to do. My question is, when is the time to give up and move on? When is not ...
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New Project Management startup business
What's the best way to market startup project management/facilities consulting company for homeowners, churches and businesses?
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I have an idea for a radically different business model for a VERY longstanding, almost universally used service
I am still paying on my college loans, have a child going to a private university on partial scholarship in the fall, not great credit, low disposable income, a happy marriage, very rewarding career, ...
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Is formal business education important for startups?
I see a startup in my future, either the business or the tech side. I am a Computer Science major, what I want to know is if it is worth minoring in Entrepreneurship (or some other business minor) as ...
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When and should you get your company TradeMarked?
When and should you get your company TradeMarked?
I heard that you shouldn't Trademark your company unless it is making money.
What are potential benefits of trademarking your company?
Thanks for ...
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What's the difference between a founder and a co-founder?
I was wondering what the difference between a founder and a co-founder was.
I am the founder of a company and I have worked on the project by myself then brought on board a partner to work on the ...
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How do you start your cold call pitch? What has worked for you?
How do you start your cold call pitch? What has worked for you?
Do you go straight into the product asking if they're interested?
Or
Do you get personal and ask them how they're doing.
Let me know ...
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I'm not sure how to satisfy the entrepreneurial itch
I have a good job and a good salary that supports my family, but I find myself constantly dreaming of owning my own business. It's a sort of obsession that I can't stop. It's been going on for about 4 ...
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Good Resources in LA/NY for Connecting Business/Technical Folks on Startup Opportunities?
I am an MBA that has worked at several startups/technology companies. What are the best resources in LA/NY to connect with like-minded technical people and explore opportunities?
Thanks!
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Canonical answer needed: What are the legal issues for social network startups
I'm currently building a social networking site (as are droves of other startups) and I was looking for some experienced input on the legal issues that need to be taken into account.
Examples:
A ...
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Getting a place to live while starting a company
How do most startup founders manage to get landlords to allow them to rent property while they are in the process of starting a company, and stable revenue has not struck in yet?
