Topics related in general to business ideas and ideation.
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focus on only one target or try at least a few?
Because of the nature of startups, they have multiple ways of proceeding with the product. this is the problem right now for us.
we were planning to for go for global but now we noticed there is a ...
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How long should you keep your idea a secret?
I am a graduating senior in college studying computer science and machine learning. For the past year, I have been working with two other people on what we think is a pretty fantastic idea, offering a ...
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Can be a new PIM method patented in European Union?
I have constructed a new personal information management system. It allows to organize personal matters in a new way. Can I file a patent to European Union? I live in Germany.
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How can I find Beta Test Couples for my New Game?
I am having trouble finding test couples to beta test my new couples' game and website. I have what I think is a great landing page, and get good feedback on it but because it's for adults (not porn ...
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From free to a little fee
I have a few web services on my website.
They are used by major financial institutions.
They are like little calculators specific to some complex math only required in finance.
I want to move from ...
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Got an idea and a great business model, but how to satisfy developers based on future profit sharing?
I've developed an idea for a mobile application. Based on research, I believe this application has a great worldwide potential and could be commonly used basically in and kind of business.
I've ...
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how to present ideas to a possible future partner without getting them 'stolen'?
I am planning into getting involved in a venture in an asian country.
I have a friend from this country that has an experience in the kind of business I want to be involved in and that has “ built “ ...
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Examples of tasks you have successfully delegated
I am looking for examples of tasks that you have successfully delegated to others - be it either in house staff, virtual assistants or outsourcing.
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How does my Entrepreneurship club arrange small events at local college? [closed]
I am a member of Entrepreneurship club and looking forward to arrange for small related events in the college itself ? Can you just suggest me some ways out?
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Should a pain point be unique
Should a pain point be unique? Not addressed by any others yet, or is addressing a pain point that others are already addressing enough if you have a single differentiator.
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Identifying a missed business opportunity [duplicate]
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Where to draw ideas from?
My hope is by asking this question, that many of you who are very proficient in doing a start-up would be able to enlighten some of us who just ...
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Are there any “decision based” survey tools out there? [closed]
I am looking to build a "decision tree" survey tool, and would like to see if there are any tools like that already out there?
That is, a "decision tree" survey is a type of survey where your answer ...
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where to find a “dead” software product to acquire?
I'd like to have a software product for my consulting company. I have no idea what, but I figure there's got to be a lot of "dead" software products and failed businesses out there that people have ...
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Is 50/50 partnership in an LLC a good idea when partner has idea and money?
I have seen similar questions, but am curious if this seems like a fair arrangement.
Partner and I have already started a 50/50 split LLC.
Myself: Technical vision, skills, no capital investment ...
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New Business Idea - Who owns it?
I was looking for freelance work and met with a lawyer who had some work for me. The lawyer asked if I could build a product for him. I told the lawyer I can build the product and will charge him a ...
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Is there any place to post ideas and sell patents?
Everyone has their own ideas. Some patented ideas may be useful for company growth. Many companies look for innovative ideas. Is there any place to post patented ideas so that companies seeking ideas ...
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Suggestions for marketing a Twitter app to new users
Technical Background:
I have an application that relies heavily on the Twitter API. This app is genuinely very useful for Twitter users across the board but especially for Twitter users who want to ...
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HP Touchpad/WebOS Apps?
I just bought a HP Touchpad on the cheap. I'm really loving WebOS, and I'm thinking about doing some WebOS development.
Are there any statistics/case studies about developers that have made money in ...
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While H1B can I work on my interested Idea as Startup with no intention of earning?
I am on H1B. I love technology and work on small idea while having time during weekends. I want to shape my idea and setup a startup but don't want to monetize it. Does it still call business as I am ...
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does ideas have a price?
I'm a software developer and some time ago, I've shared an idea to a friend. I've said, look, I think that this app will boost your services and someday I'll do it for you. That friend was very ...
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My startup idea has been developed before we could do it. What now?
So the idea for my startup which we have been also sharing with few incubators wasn't well received during the last 3 months. And now we find out that during this time the same has been developed by a ...
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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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How do you decide whether to commit to a project?
I have several startup ideas waiting in a drawer, some of which are probably worth further exploring and continuing to a full business plan and start execution. A different person would probably label ...
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Product in Development - Seek Seed Funding?
I think this response gives me a good explanation for what to in regards to having an idea/prototype and seeking funding Is having a working prototype required for getting seed funding(first round)? ...
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Would this idea violate any law?
The idea is this :
My website would just embed videos from various websites like youtube, metacafe, etc.
I want to have users log in and comment or discuss on the videos I embed.
The purpose is ...
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Dropbox revenue will double even without single paid customer. How?
Recency I read an article about growth of dropbox. Drop is growing with an amazing pace with 50 million users already with only less than 10% paid customers. They are expecting that next year their ...
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Resources for startup ideas
Are there resources for startup ideas online? I'd like to get started in this world, and from what I understand, an idea isn't worth much. I have great people and means for great execution. However, a ...
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How do I protect my idea before launching my web-service?
I have a unique idea about a web-service.
How do I protect against duplicating my idea before launching?
I'm afraid I'd end up rivaling against massive number of competitors like Groupon does now.
I'm ...
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Is sleeping partner considered as investor?
My partner and i are from different countries
(1) My partner will fund the startup idea
(2) I will be the working partner and the idea will be executed in my home country
Please give your advice on ...
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Whats next step? Am starting a Dropshipping company in India. I'll start with say 200 to 1000 shirts
I believe this will work here in India since there are more and more people willing to earn extra sitting right at their home. This gives a scope for future in dropshipping business. As am being in ...
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Anywhere I can submit a CV and get business ideas?
Does anybody know of anywhere I can send a CV to and get back advice for what kind of business I'd be best to go into? I know how much capital I have available and my skills, but I don't know about ...
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It is possible to startup a sucessful software company without being a programmer?
the idea is simple. How to execute, i don't know.
I have an idea for a software. Very good and simple idea, and I think it's simple to execute too. This software can bring to life a new company. I ...
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Finding out another start-up has the same idea
I came up with a great idea for a webapp, I've been creating design docs, project specs etc. Everything was going well until I decided to google my idea, which to my surprise came up with one result ...
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How do you get immediate information about a product launch announcement? [closed]
How to be one of the first few to get the information of any product launch announcement?
How does the release or launch of any upcoming product or service get into the news?
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How you look at all variables of a business case and decide if it's 'worth it'?
Given a business case with even a modest 20-30 variables/dimensions on which one would base the case, how does anyone going over it decide whether it is 'worth it'?
I mean if looking at a business ...
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what are the different websites which are helpful for startups? [closed]
What are the different websites which are useful for a startups. Like there are some website for funding like kickstarter some website for finding like minded people some websites like onstartups.
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“Don't fall in love with your idea” Why?
I was wondering why do people suggest to not fall in love with idea. Is it so that we take criticism positively and don't get emotional at times or something?
But to me, it also looks like one ...
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What are the ways to gain a monopoly? [closed]
Gaining a monopoly is of course something that is interesting for all entrepreneurs, is it still possible to make one? If so, how?
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Equity sharing over an iphone app
I have an idea for an iphone app. I want to develop this app. I took an iphone class and tried to develop this app. However, I soon realized you have to be very good to develop a really good app. So I ...
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How to figure out new business ideas? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Strategies for coming up with ideas
I am trying to find new business ideas but I have not yet found one. How to think up new business ideas?
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Do you have a “data-mining” guy?
Right now I'm in the process of bootstrapping a start-up, so I and my co-founder are working pretty long hours. My only source of new information seems to be Hacker News at the moment, but honestly, ...
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Looking for ideas for new startup processes [closed]
I have an idea for a new startup, and I'm searching for good ideas for processes. I know that it is important to have flexibility and agility, but I don't know the processes that help in those cases.
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How to decide whether an idea is worth pursuing?
You have a business idea, how do you decide whether it's worth pursuing?
i.e, say you plan to provide a SaaS service to users (which you think would be very useful for people), how do you know that do ...
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Feasibility metrics on the cheap
I'd like to track the customer's activities during the week to establish whether the problem I am solving is a minor annoyance or a big pain.
My full-time job makes it difficult to do the measurement ...
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How to identify the need?
I believe to have a successful product / service, you need to fill a need that clients and customers have.
My question is how do you find, spot, identify or realize a need is there?
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Should I delegate tasks to be done that require knowledge I don't have, or learn it myself?
First off, I'll start by saying I read a few somewhat related posts, but I will still ask my question as my situation is slightly different and may call for different solutions. Anyway, here are the ...
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Local or remote partner, tech or non tech partner
Have any of you got experience with a remote partner, did it work out, and can you share any tips or arguments for or against working with a remote partner?
I'm currently thinking about a very ...
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How does one judge the merits of an idea?
I'm at the Imagine Cup Finals, and I'm getting to see lots of students' projects, and lots of ideas. For competitions like that, there are of course a set of objectives that are slated as part of the ...
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What if Google+ stole my idea? Can I do anything about it? Should I?
From around March 2009 to October 2009, my sister and I built a website and dubbed it our "first startup": Jumpino.com. Truthfully, it was hardly a startup: we had no capital, no way of monetizing, ...
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Question about payment plans
I am working on a similar service like netflix but for foreign television. How much should I charge? $10.00/month? What would determine that for me?
Also how do you think Netflix partners with ...
