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Rating potential business partners or co-founders for building the right network
I have the problem that i always meet the wrong people.
Most of the people i know on the one hand don't want to be self employed or on the other hand want to found a business but are to optimistic ...
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My one-man startup has been invited in a startup showcase event of a prestigious university. How to go about it?
It seems, my one-man startup has been doing well, and has been noticed by a prestigious university. They recently sent me a letter inviting me to their annual Technology-
Management Fest, where they ...
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Effective way to build up sales channels with low budget
We have a software product to be marketed to Enterprise Level commercial entities. We would like to build some Value Added Reseller and Distributor network with a low budget (unfortunately). What is ...
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Importance of Business Networking in a Tech Company
Everybody seems to think the opposite, but does it really matters how well you are connected with others entrepreneurs, developers or VCs when you own a tech company?
It seems obvious that it helps ...
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How a “want”repreneur network with entrepreneurs? [closed]
The fundamental problem that most "want"repreneurs like me face is switching from the non-creative, boring, non-entrepreneurial world of 9-5 job to the world of enthusiasm and creativity, filled with ...
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What should my business card say
I am a systems architect by profession, and I have decided to give my entrepreneurial aspirations a try. I will be going to expos and meet ups and networking with people over the next few months. I'm ...
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Extending my social network into new city while retaining my current network [closed]
In the next few years I might want to move to a new city with my wife. However there are two problems here: 1) I have developed a pretty decent social network here in my current city and I don't want ...
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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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How do I choose what “business networking group” to join?
Rotary, Masons, Elks, BNI, LinkedIn Groups, Meetup Groups, Company of Friends, Cooltea, EYPN, NetParty, PowerMingle, Jaycees, First Tuesdays, Knowmentum . . ..
I don't have time to become and ...
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Where are the best places to meet other programmers? (Minnesota)
This question is probably crap but I find myself scratching my head.
I'd love to meet other programmers to bounce ideas off of and maybe somewhere down to line work on a startup. (currently, my best ...
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Searching For RFPs
I am in the IT industry and recently started an LLC. I have mostly been freelancing by myself on projects, but am looking to get into RFPs for bigger projects with a bigger team I plan to take on.
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Is it wise to leave out your mobile phone number from your business card?
Previously I used to get lots of prank calls/mobile calls after I give out my business cards at conferences.
I've recently gotten a new phone and a new number and I'm seriously considering whether or ...
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Sales tools when selling one-to-one [closed]
As for many startups, my primary sales channel is via personal network. I am therefore looking for any new or non-traditional equipment or tools to use when the chance for selling suddenly arises. One ...
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How To Find Contracting Work
I have a full-time job and do some contracting work on the side but am looking to quit and do full-time contracting work. Historically, my contracting work has come through my personal network, but ...
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Importance of a Conference and Networking
I've recently started a start-up in the poker sector and will be launching a product we've been working on for around 8 months this coming week. I am going to be contacting bloggers, and other ...
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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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Sites for practicing/discussing marketing and pitching, etc
I'm in the awkward position my company is small, and my product is something almost totally aimed at massive medical corporations. They are very unfriendly and closed to simply phoning up and asking ...
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Choosing who to contact at a giant corporation
I have a small startup and what I want to push right now means my potential clients are big corps. If I identify the president/CEO/senior VP of the department I'm interested in, they could be handling ...
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Is looking for a leads person out of the blue really sensible?
I hear startup wannabees talk about how they want to find a leads generator who will find companies and set up meetings. To me that seems too good to be true, like trying to find an Angel/VC who will ...
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How do you assess the trustworthiness of a contact?
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My startup is relying heavily on contacts, which I trust. If I improved my way of assessing whether a new contact is trustworthy or not, I believe my startup would be more successful. ...
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Best book on Business Networking
I quite admire Dharmesh' networking skills, which is why I thought it would be only appropriate to ask this question on this forum.
Which as per you all is the best book on Business Networking ...
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What is the best material to hand out at a conference/networking event besides your business card?
When you go to a networking event or conference, what is the best material to hand out (besides your business card)? A brochure? Flat/Tri-fold, z-fold? Sell sheet?
I know for myself a full 8.5 x 11 ...
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As an European, is it possible to travel to the US on a tourist visa and visit companies to apply for jobs or business assignments in person?
As an European, is it possible to travel to the US on a tourist visa and visit companies to apply for jobs or business assignments in person? I. e. is it possible from a legal perspective, from a ...
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What is the best way to find a marketing partner in the real estate industry? [closed]
What is the best way to find someone interested in partnering and helping market a startup regarding real estate? Specifically, a site where buyer and sellers choose their agent based on ratings as ...
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What questions should a company expect from investors after a pitch competition?
The Northwest Entrepreneur Network's First Look Forum finale is a pitch competition followed by networking. During the competition, companies give a 5-minute presentation covering the basics: ...
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When do you start searching for VC's?
I was reading this article on traction and it had an interesting comment in it:
If you wait until you're "ready" to fund you're too late. Funding is about developing a relationship over time. ...
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Looking for some general advice, tips and opinions on networking (in real life!) and building contacts
Before I ask my question let me place it in context of where I am right now. About 2 weeks ago, I was driving home from work and was listening to the radio when something the announcer said sparked a ...
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Where to look for co-founder with marketing skills
I have worked about an year on my startup website and I found that I need co-founder that would be able to sell ice to the eskimo nation online (online: marketing, sale and PR. But more of manager ...
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What are some good venues to look for sales & bizdev partner for R&D team located in a remote place?
We're a small team in Ukraine with technical chops hungry for success. Finding a lucrative market niche and attracting real paying customers is a challenge, especially given our remote location.
So ...
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Providing free service for exposure/contacts
I'm curious about people's perspectives on providing a free/cheap job in return for exposure/contacts in the early stages. Does it all boil down to how much influence your potential customer has? Or ...
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Concrete examples of _why_ Silicon Valley is best for a startup?
I read here, and in articles elsewhere, about how important it is for a startup to be located in Silicon Valley. But they're all very vague, mentioning "the energy" or "the talent" or "networking."
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How to answer “How Did You and Your Cofounders Meet?”
At tech events and when talking with investors I'm often asked where myself and my cofounder know each other from.
Beyond the obvious, what kind of information are people looking get a better sense ...
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Precautions to take while getting to know people?
A friend of mine has a startup. I introduce him to people at times, and he's got contacts who are useful to me too. When meeting up with such contacts, what precautions could we follow or how can we ...
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How to Meet Startup Entrepreneurs in Austin, Texas?
Can any Austinites recommend good networking events for meeting other startup entrepreneurs? The TechRanch looks promising - what else should I check out? I'll be in Austin soon and would like to ...
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Looking for a social network to deploy my concept
I have (yet another) concept for social media (don't worry, it's cooler than all the other ones). And I am looking for ideas about where to deploy it first. The market group is 18-35 yr olds who are ...
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The network effect: your best friend - your worst enemy
The network effect is the thing that makes certain products or services useless until everybody is on board. But once everybody is on board then said product or service becomes very useful.
Case in ...
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What term is the business world equivalent to the term “social media”? (Or help us coin the term right here!)
My business will provide an automated “tool” that can be used as part of the pre-sales/pre-purchase process. A by-product of using this tool is the creation of a network of buyers and sellers. (In ...
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How do I approach a large business to sell them my product?
How should I approach selling a niche product or service to a large company? Do I use the "contact form" on their website? Do I call and ask to speak to a business team or salesperson?
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How to keep up with comments left on different forums/sites?
I have been participating on a lot of forums and communities to promote our new app.
Not all those forums support centralized commenting system like disqus.com.
I am sure this is a common problem ...
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establishing contacts with other professionals/entrepreneurs from the field
Usually behind the successfull business stands the team of experts from several domains (software, marketing, finance...). In the past I've had some ideas which I still believe could be a story of ...
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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 ...
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First-time meeting with a VC and Angel Investor
Just to give some background, I'm building a software as a service offering which is almost in private beta and I have a few customers lined up to start using it at launch. Its a solo gig so far, and ...
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“Like” clone idea
I am adding new section to my site where students or alumni of a particular film schools can be associated with their schools. Facebook did something similar in the early days and later they went with ...
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Website/forum/meeting place for website startup founders?
Are there any websites for small startup founders to chat to each other, explore partnerships etc.?
Cheers
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Are there any similar “firms” out there like Y Combinator
Are there any other firms similar to Y Combinator out there? Potentially in the southern California area? Or are they the main ones who offer this unique opportunity? Thanks
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Is it a good idea to contact investors using Twitter?
I know its easier to get backed up by investors if you know someone, but how can I talk to such people? They must be so busy with what they are doing.
Example: Dharmesh.
Sometimes there is ...
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Are there any startup networking opportunities in the UK?
Are there any networking opportunities for startups (primarily internet entrepreneurs) in the UK - or more specifically, London?
Since we are mostly bootstrapping and therefore need to keep costs ...
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Is it easier to find a job in a new industry or a co-founder?
I am not trying to flame or troll the board. :)
And putting aside for a moment the issue of whether someone who is looking for a job is cut out to be an entrepreneur.....
It seems to me that many of ...
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How to approach potential advisors? (who are famous)
I have a couple of people I would just love to have as startup advisors, but not sure how to approach them. One in particular has greatly impacted my startup and gave tons of solid ideas on how to ...
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Do you go for the Quality or Quantity approach in your social media activities?
How many social network profiles should I have and in how many groups should I participate? What is your approach?
