Questions about all things related to people starting and running new ventures in business.
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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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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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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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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?
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Rental Home LLC
I currently own 2 houses, one of which is currently a rental property (and rented out), and the other will be starting in june. Is it worth it for me to form an llc, and can the llc own those houses ...
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Innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing
I have an innovative idea that I want to put onto the market, but I still have to develop the idea into a product.
I know a few companies that have the knowledge I am looking for.
What is the best ...
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How do entrepreneurs choose MBA programs?
I am crowdsourcing some market research on two topics:
1) What attributes are considered by entrepreneurs when deciding which MBA programs to apply to and ultimately attend?
2) Describe some ...
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Where do you start looking for the low hanging fruit for short term sales revenue?
I need to move my cash flow now but know my target customer is really a larger customer but sales cycle too long for now. How do I start with finding the low hanging fruit to get things going? Some ...
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Startup Development Funding Path
I'm looking to do a internet based startup with a friend. It is heavily focused on the site development and although I haven't really made proper cost calculations yet, I'm guessing the initial ...
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Startup looking for help in researching web development agencies [closed]
I'm a partner in a startup company, and we're having issues trying to find organizations within the US that are capable of certain skillsets in Web Development.
We are looking for great ...
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How can I combine asking questions on the Internet with money making?
My biggest hobby/interest is to ask questions on the Internet. I have to admit this hobby brings me a lot. I feel I am an innate asker.I'm asking questions on the Internet always every day. I have ...
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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 should the community deal with angels that charge entrepreneurs?
Some angel groups are charging desperate entrepreneurs. Here's what Jason Calacanis has to say about this:
http://calacanis.com/2009/10/13/and-now-some-smoking-guns-or-part-two-of-angels-that-charge/
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Obsessive thoughts making me a “under performer”
This is more like a behavioral problem. I always want to start a business. Since this feeling increasing day by day, I am more obsessed in my day job(software Engineer).
1.I have few startup ideas ...
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How to prevent misuse of my advertising strategy by my competitor?
How to prevent misuse of my advertising strategy by my competitor?
I want to run an offer with an unique strategy, I however, feel that someone will misuse my strategy and would come with my ...
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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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Design Firm for Entrepreneurs. How can I find my first customers?
Thanks for reading!
I am making plans to start a small consultancy with a focus on design & creative solutions for entrepreneurs and start-up companies… Services like product design, package ...
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Is there a difference between pitching as a social entrepreneur?
I know the difference between a social entrepreneur and an entrepreneur, however if those two pitch to someone for a deal, do they say something different?
Specifically in my case I am a social ...
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Can I create a startup without a business co-founder at first?
Long story short: I've had my fair share of bad business partners (the ones who were supposed to fill the holes on the business end from legal to marketing to sales).
Being a technical person with ...
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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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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 can I reduce the costs of deployment of my web application on the servers?
I am a Java Web Application Developer. I have an idea for a web application project that I am working on.
I personally believe that this web app has potential to become a widely popular website, (if ...
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What's a fair share when calculating equity for a co-founder?
<2007 Nov> - company founded (with idea "A") by 1 founder, who's an engineering graduate, with no job experience but lot's of entrepreneural spirit
<2008 year> - Idea "A" does well in providing ...
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How to integrate/combine the process of writing a book with making money? [closed]
I want to write a book. But you know, writing a book requires a long time and I have no idea whether or not my book will sell out after it is written out. I want to make money, to have my own ...
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How to promote a startup Web Development company?
We are a startup web development company and planning to increase our client base. Our need for the moment is to take our company one step further and achieve proper recognition in our field. What ...
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Compensation for software development
My company is currently developing a product which requires a software developer. The person we are using first requested a set fee for his work, but now would like a % of product sales?
Is there a ...
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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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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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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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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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What goods are cheaper in US than in China Mainland so I can import them and resell in China Mainland? [closed]
What goods are cheaper in US than in China Mainland so I can import them and resell in China Mainland?
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Startup in United states
If I need to start a company in United states what are the procedures and legal affairs? From where I can get more information on this? I'm not a U.S Citizen.
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Starting travel business in Massachusetts?
I currently run a home based travel agnecy in WA state, and will be moving to MA next year. I looked around the MA gov't website to try and find out what I need to transfer my company, but it's very ...
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Preparing for my international trade business. Didn't make any big inroad during the past 3 weeks [closed]
I quitted my job and started to preparing for my international trade business at the beginning of this month. But now almost one month passed, I have not gotten things into shape. I have not make a ...
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Cloud computing made it easy for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas for a software startup (but not enough money at the beginning) would have faced the issue in the beginning: Where should i start building the alpha version of my ...
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How shall i proceed with my startup? [closed]
I am a web designer and i have built my website individually. I think i can monetize this website and possibly get looked at by some investors. I have hundreds of notes and early designs but i ...
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Have launched a royalty free music & audio stock library. Looking for enthusiasts for collaboration [closed]
We've recently launched a marketplace of Royalty-free Stock Music and Audio:
Have got quite a good selection of music, sounds and sound effects of 8,000 items available for instant licensing and ...
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How to earn returns from Job Portal? [closed]
I have two pages on FB and help freshers and experienced guy by giving them about the Job Info. I am planning to start a job portal and looking for Unique name and USP from others. What difference can ...
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Thoughts on offering Software development in return for Equity for a tech startup
I have been developing some software for an online venture in return for significant equity. I am working with another founder who is developing the business. The current thinking is to value our ...
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I am going to launch Product beta version next month. Whats my next steps? [closed]
What should be our next steps regarding marketing, funding etc..
please give your valuable suggestions...
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Lead Generation Niches
I'm playing around with the idea of starting a Lead Generation Startup. I think there are some really experienced marketers who I don't want to compete with (like Experian, AppSumo, etc.), but at the ...
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Structuring a stock earnout on start-up?
We are contemplating a start-up with 2 main founders, who will put cash in and work in the business, and 2 angel investors who will only put in cash.
The way we want the ownership to work out is:
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equity arrangement for “Proof of Concept” before going to VC
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What value would - $100k cash investment by founders, resource time and development of IT and IP in testing proof of concept, and securing $100k revenue from testing PoC - equate to prospective ...
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What industry/field are going to change the world during next decade? [closed]
What's your opinion? Will it still be the Information technology?
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As a consultant, what do you do if part of your new assignment requires expertise you don't have?
Tell the client openly and decline to take on the job or just accept parts of the job? Or say nothing and quietly outsource to another consultancy?
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Inactive co-founder holds 33% but refuses to dilute
We are 3 founders in the business. The two are working as close to full-time as we can given we dont receive a salary, we each hold 44% and 23% which leaves the last partner with 33%. He has been very ...
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Starting a review/rating website - for a social cause [closed]
After a lot of brainstorming I have come with an idea of setting up a review website. I know this idea is not new but I want to do this to help people, earning money is secondary
Now the main problem ...
