Questions about initial stages getting your business off the ground.
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What is your opinion on Provigil/modafinil? [closed]
I'm sure many of you are familiar with sacrificing health for your start-up, but I'm curious as to your opinion on on using stimulants, specifically Provigil (modafinil), to enhance your performance ...
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1answer
109 views
Does anyone have advice about entering the social media apps and games space? [closed]
I'm interested in entering the social media apps and games space. I personally have several years of experience in interactive media development for the web (both programming and design) and some ...
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11answers
541 views
how important is a name and where to start
Me and my friend are planning to start a consultancy company focused on innovative design, passion for tackling hard problems and providing best solutions to the customer in the DC Metro area.
I read ...
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5answers
117 views
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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5answers
251 views
Service based company or engineering management?
I have been working as a software developer for 3 years. I have worked in j2ee. I always wanted to start a start-up myself of a service based company. I have decent funding from well known business ...
6
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5answers
387 views
What frustrates you most when building a startup?
I found that this forum is a very encouraging site for people that is building a startup. I can also see based on most of the questions, basically what people are looking for, are words of ...
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12answers
612 views
Advice for First Time Enterpreneur
From your experience, what would you like to advice First Time Enterpreneur ?
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6answers
513 views
Programmer wants to be an Entrepreneur!
So, I've been out of school for 2 years and working as a programmer and I've decided that my single most goal in my career is to create a start up or work as a consultant/free lance. I've recently ...
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5answers
327 views
Early Start-Up Advice [closed]
What would you say is the most important advice you would you give to someone just beginning a Start-Up?
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3answers
177 views
What are possible ways one can add value to a startup?
I am trying to figure out how I can add value to a startup I am in talks with. The company is capable of taking customers. What are possible ways one can add value to a startup? For example, spread ...
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3answers
104 views
Release or wait for data to be available?
We are planning to launch a web site for real estate ads. Actually, it's a web site where real estate agents can post properties(houses, flat, land) to sell or to rent.
Then other people can look for ...
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6answers
332 views
Turning around a startup
A year ago, my friends and I started a company based on a big (relatively) project referred to us by a friend. Now the project is complete and we've gotten deals with several companies to build ...
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4answers
276 views
Entrepreneur With no skills
Ok want to start my business which involves software etc. I Do IT at school so I do know a few things about programming but not a lot.
Now my Question is can I start a business like this, with me ...
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2answers
223 views
I have a website idea I need to share with major companies
My idea works with the help of major companies, however, Im afraid if I share it with them they may steal the idea. I know there isnt much I can do to protect myself from this happening. My question ...
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4answers
174 views
Starting my own website building business and not a freelancing business
I develop web sites for over 10 years now (among other programming jobs), and I'm burning inside to start my own business, for a long time now. And, of course, I'm afraid to begin yet another "lost ...
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5answers
261 views
Is 17 too young to apply to Y Combinator or any other incubator program
We are team of two 17 year old students with an "idea". Is it possible to even be considered for Y Combinator etc. We realize we dont have much credentials in terms of experience and education but do ...
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3answers
188 views
How do you move forward with a novel e-commerce idea?
I have an idea for a web product. It's a new type of e-commerce site.
I have the most fundamental questions.
The first is how to even go about getting any advice for it. One concern is that a one ...
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2answers
209 views
My site seems to be getting traction but still users dont post in it I am still doing it after 4.5 months online
My portal is starting to show some traction. We've been online 4.5 months after 1 year of developing it. We already have close to 50k twitter followers, 1,000 visitors a day between PPC + Organic, 7 ...
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2answers
215 views
Espresso Machine & Equipment for Starting a boutique coffee shop
Background:
I've these thoughts about quitting the computer industry altogether and starting a "normal" business either a coffee shop, or a sushi bar.
I would like to make my own "real" coffee ...
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19answers
2k views
How do I survive when starting a business without a paycheck?
When you start a new company, it is necessary to dedicate 100% of your time and effort to make it successful? How do you do this without a paycheck? Especially if you have a family?
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2answers
164 views
How to split equity between founders
We have a very complex team and our actual roles and skills are known to each other only after we started working and deciding the equities which would be vested in few years. We started working from ...
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2answers
140 views
What are some creative ways for a cash poor start up to compensate a designer?
We are in need of a designer for our start up, but we are pretty much cash poor. I have been talking to a designer for a few days, and he really wants to help as he loves our idea. He is very ...
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1answer
85 views
Should a great project to solve one problem become a start-up?
Some time back, I set out to solve a specific problem:
How can I help people who haven't met yet collaborate to create great ideas ahead of weekend startup events?
I couldn't find a site out there ...
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7answers
2k views
How to source deals for my daily deals website start up?
Firstly, I know what you are thinking already, "Not another daily deals website!" - it's true, I am entering an oversaturated, highly competitive market of daily deal websites. It's going to be an ...
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3answers
151 views
Start up is getting offer to have website developed for “profit sharing”
I have an idea for a website that myself and a partner have started to get going. One of our first steps was speaking with a web developer. The site may run over our budget. The developer (who is a ...
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2answers
173 views
How to start consulting “As an Individual or as a company”
I am planning to offer SEO and Web Development services(mainly SEO). It's a case of Bootstrapping. So my confusion is, if I create a website to offer services..
Should I present my website as a brand ...
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6answers
410 views
1-man show, coder/marketing/everything else… 10 months in the making, too long?
As a 1-man show I've been building a social startup for the last 10 months. A lot of the time on development has been spent learning a new programming language (Ruby on Rails) and also all the other ...
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3answers
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How to persuade the boss to give me 1 free day?
I am working in a small software company. Owner directly manages the business.
I'd like to start my own project, part time.
I have a family. It is difficult to find free time to work on my project.
I ...
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2answers
76 views
General Partnership? Limited Partnership? Or
I am in the early stages of bootstrapping a startup. The product is a cloud-based service for businesses within a very specific industry. I have worked as a UX & UI developer and design freelancer ...
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4answers
208 views
Average Electricity Usage for a Startup?
I'm developing my business plan and I am trying to do some forecasting on my financials.
Can anyone help me get a clue as to what is average electricity usage (kWh) for a startup.
Lets say ...
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3answers
160 views
How do I specifically start a business as a government defense supplier?
No matter what shape the economy is in, the government will always have at least a few if not many contracts with defense contractors.
I would like to start a business as a supplier to these ...
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1answer
54 views
How do I source prizes and gifts for a competition site?
Every day I receive invitations to win holidays, gift vouchers, cash, cars etc. When you go to the site there are literally hundreds if these deals listed.
I know some of these sites simply compile a ...
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1answer
76 views
Contract with Web Developer
I am setting up a Web Design and Development business and planning to outsource development services to Eastern Europe (not part of EU). I am wondering what sort of working contract can UK registered ...
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1answer
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Pondering Angel Investment
My startup has been bootstrapping for 4-5 months, we're at the point now, the other cofounder is working 40+ hours a week on a full time job at a company, would potential angels look down on this and ...
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3answers
399 views
How much equity to offer to investor
I am fully aware that this is asked frequently, but it will differ a lot depending on the type of business:
I am just about to start looking for an investor for a startup in the UK, i dont want to ...
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0answers
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Dividing Equity Between Founders [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Forming a new software startup, how do I allocate ownership fairly?
A good friend of mine and I have conceptualized and have been working on an idea for over a year. The ...
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2answers
466 views
How should you approach manufacturers when looking to source products for a new business?
I am planning a new E-commerce business and will be selling products that are only available from specific manufacturers. How should I approach these manufacturers when I currently have no live ...
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1answer
164 views
Raise and use money on kickstarter or indiegogo
I'm interested in projects like Indiegogo and Kickstarter. Basically they are doing the same thing - helps to get money from the people who likes your idea.
So when I'm raising money and asking for ...
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2answers
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iOS Developer Program Company Enrollment Bank Account
I would like to enroll for Apple iOS development. I am also planning to start a company for this.
My question is that, how Apple will going to pay my earnings from Appstore?
Must I open a bank ...
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5answers
277 views
Can someone under 18 start a business in the US?
I'm 15, and I want to repair computers, which I've recently found out is considered a business even if I just do it from home? Can someone start a business when they're under 18?
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3answers
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Information Vs Skill
I am going to start a business of software development. But before that I am having some questions. There are two possibilities:
1- I gain experience developing softwares (especially programming ...
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2answers
66 views
irs tax start-up zero revenue
I am doing taxes for someone who had about $1,500 in 2011 expenses for a new business (sole-proprietorship) but no income. Can she deduct these start-up costs in 2011 or will she have to add them to ...
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6answers
443 views
I have an idea but no free time - can I pay offshore developer?
I am a software developer. I have a good idea and I'd like to create a startup.
I am planning to invite one or two of my colleagues as co-founders.
Problems:
1) Free time
I realised it is very ...
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1answer
35 views
Taxes with respect to content providers
I am developing a modest web site that shows content created by external providers. I use this content to promote my goods and sell them.
Instead of paying a fix upfront price for the content (I ...
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8answers
146 views
Contact Us Forms
Are "Contact Us" forms still relavant to small businesses/startups or have other more social means (facebook, twitter, etc) become the preferred method of contact.
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1answer
220 views
Ownership/Equity Distribution on Fashion Startup?
My Friend (a graphic designer/production manager) is a 33% partner in a manufacturing company with 2 investors (spilt 33% among the 3). Right now they are manufacturing for outside clothing companies.
...
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2answers
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What are benefits of container group of companies?
From my understanding, I can register a company with any name (not necessarily product/service name) and launch multiple products/services under it. Plus, I can associate trademarks with this company.
...
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2answers
153 views
Running a startup in parallel with a job in the United Kingdom?
I am a Software Developer who recently graduated from University. I just secured a job with a big company with a nice salary. However I don't really see myself being content with that as I have ...
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1answer
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Do I need to give trademark rights to my incorporated company?
I hold many trademarks personally (no business entity involves here).
If I launch a company which is independent legal entity, do I need to give trademark rights to company before using it? Or, I was ...
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1answer
85 views
What's the problem with Inc. when it comes to small startup?
I have talked to many consultancies, law firms, CAs etc. What I found common from their suggestions is that I shouldn't choose Inc./Corp. for small startup. They suggested me to start with LLC/Pvt. ...
