Software is a set of computer programs, procedures, algorithms and its documentation.
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Forming a new software startup, how do I allocate ownership fairly?
I have come up with an idea for a new social networking application. It's not something I expect to be hugely successful, but I think it does have some potential. I've approached a few close friends ...
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CRM/support software recommendations? [closed]
Up until very recently we were doing all support through our support e-mail address. However, as the business grows, it is getting harder and harder to follow through support requests and dispatch ...
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CRM / lead management software?
Can anyone recommend CRM / lead management software?
We have a bunch of customer leads, and managing them using a Google doc is getting unwieldy.
We are looking for an inexpensive solution, ...
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Looking for most permissive license for human readable source code
Having a web site that may contain source code posted by users, I am in need of a completely obligation free license, and a statement by which users agree code posted by them is allowed to be ...
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Useful Free or Low Cost Software Applications for Business
I recently learned about and started using Xobni to use with Outlook to manage my contacts and email. I find it really helpful. I also know many companies and organizations use Constant Contact for ...
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Have the ideas, found the niche…what to do first?
I have found two completely seaprate niches, and identified the target markets for them both. I have comprehensive ideas and details on how the applications should work. I have a developer that I ...
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How much should we charge for an IT job?
The scenario
We just got our very first medium/large size client.
They are opening a new company which operates around a web application that will be entirely developed and maintained by us.
We ...
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Developer, offered share in small startup company in return for large rate reduction - advice needed
I currently work freelance as the sole software engineer for a small but promising startup company. I've been working with them for a several months, converting their "demo ware" software into ...
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Is StartUpToDo.com worth it?
Is StartUpToDo.com worth it?
Any members on this site?
The landing page is has really sold me, except that I have my doubts about whether following a recipe is the right way to go for starting a ...
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What are the particulars of registering a software patent?
Greetings all,
Situation
In the realm of software, much of what we do can be found elsewhere in other developers' softwares. I am concerned because while my web app is unique and novel in certain ...
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Should I get an MBA first, or launch our software to the global market now?
Basically we created a small company a few years ago, and part of our venture is that we created this software which is really easy to use, but it currently exists only in our local language. There is ...
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How do you get involved with RFPs from government?
I am thinking that I should somehow find end users of my software that I had developed. I don't have lot of money for advertising but the software can be modified enough to fit the needs of ...
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Where can I learn the basics of software development?
I have mobile app and social media site ideas but not sure how to get them started seeing that I don't have any computer science background. I have contacted some local consulting firms but they ...
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Using a consulting development company vs Building your own team
Our team has a huge 7 digit venture capitalist funding and we want to make a web service that we get money on every time people use it. The software does not depend on us coming out with more ...
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Should I outsource the development of my idea or develop it myself?
Short background:
I have a web startup idea which solves an existing problem. There are many online solutions available for the problem, but my solution is "unique". I have done a basic background ...
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Fair equity/profit split when taking on a partner?
I am about to take on a partner to develop a software prototype I built almost a year ago and I need some guidance on deciding equity/profit split.
I know out of past experience that I cannot ...
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Do I launch website now or wait for my application to be v1.0?
I'm in the process of developing a desktop application and I expect the first version to be finished by mid-march 2010. I have purchased the domain name and I'm very happy with the one I've got. My ...
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what should be in a software license/terms of service/end user license agreement?
I suppose I should find a decent attorney for this, but I'd like to see if I can find some "free" resources first.
My company is about to release a software product (actually bundled together with ...
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I need advice - Lead developer slap in the face
I have been working with a startup for 6 months. It is an advertising company for which there is a very heavy technology portion (I would say 50% of the company is based off of a mobile front-end, and ...
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Is Micropreneur Academy worth it?
Is Micropreneur Academy worth it? Any members on this site? Also, what does it cost?
Background:
I read the 'Software by Rob' blog and think he has some very good advice for the whole micro-ISV ...
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What is the Best Landing Page Service? (Performable vs. HubSpot vs. Unbounce vs. ??)
I'm curious as to what the everyone thinks the "best" landing page services are for a cash-strapped startup.
I'd like your thoughts if you've extensively used (not just poked around with a free ...
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How to sell Enterprise software
Some questions related to the selling of Enterprise Software..
It seems the best way to sell to Enterprise companies is to build a solution the customer as a consultant(ie have them pay for building ...
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Lite Version or Trial?
Our product (desktop software, not SaaS) price is about $1000. Shall we cut features and release a free lite version or just a trial with all features for a limited time?
I see that lite version can ...
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Sales pipelines. Should you only have 1 in a B2B software development company?
So you understand our scope: We are a custom software development company who have 2 primary markets
Mid sized companies who have ongoing internal needs for automation
...
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Contact Management Software for the startup?
I am curious what very small companies and solo types here use for contact management.
What I am going to do with this system is the following. I sell a B2B service. I intend to call businesses and ...
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Feature fatigue
Is it just me or is there such a "diagnoses" as "feature fatigue"? On more than one occasions I noticed that when I am about 75% though new feature development I am starting to stall and my ...
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How to let customers download software automatically after payment through a website?
I have a company that will be selling software online, and I'd like for customers to be able to pay online and then just click on a "Download Now" button and download the software automatically, ...
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Looking to create a video demo of software; Tool suggestions?
I used MS free development tool (sorry forgot the name and not on the computer where I did it) and the video was just old and not that good. I'm not good at the whole video thing but would really ...
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How to find the right engineer / technology talent?
The question is simply "What approach should I take to find the right technology partner?"
Some background for context: I am currently employed full time in my industry and have been for over a ...
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LLC Incorporation - Implications when selling software online?
We are 3 individuals each living in a different states (CA, NJ, NY) who are looking to form an LLC. The LLC will be creating software applications online and these applications will be sold through a ...
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Joint Software Development Agreement – how to set up IP ownership?
I’ll be entering into a joint development software project with 2 other companies. I’m considering how best to deal with the intellectual property ownership.
I suppose one company could be the ...
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Business models for a software component
My company has developed a .DLL, meaning a software component, which needs to be a part of software to have value. This software component can be useful in a range of applications in everything from ...
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How to research about an application before doing it?
I am planning to make an application to digitalize and organize documents a company, or forum, etc may have.
The first thing that came to my mind
was about how i should look around
for possible ...
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Should I show a prototype to BigCompany? How can I encourage them to buy me out?
I have a software prototype that integrates with a product from BigCompany (like really, really big). I predict it would take 6 more months to polish it so that it's of commercial quality. But I'm ...
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Desktop Software Startup: 11 Downloads, 2 pre-sale questions, no purchases
I am really stressed out. I launched about a week ago. So far there were 11 downloads of the free version. I had 2 pre-sale questions about the product. There have been no sales.
I advertise that ...
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Looking for a good agile software that is simple to use and manage (and cheap!)
I've looked at some like Rally and VersionOne but those seem to be more enterprise software. I 'd prefer to just have a more simple one for our two-person team to track and build our mobile app ...
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Should a Minimum Viable Product be standards validated?
Assuming a minimum viable product's UI and functionality have been tested, should one bother to validate to standards like W3C and such?
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Looking for a questions and answers site for my company
I am looking for a questions and answers website similar to what is being used here and wanted to know if anyone had any recommendations.
Some I have seen include
http://uservoice.com/ (Even has a ...
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Can I train a programmer from internal staff?
I have a person on staff who has been doing a lot of admin type work: support, billing, etc. I am thinking that I will want another programmer (PHP/MYSQL/etc) in the next 6-12 months for some new ...
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Where to get software review?
I'm trying to push my friend's software to Wikipedia, to do this I need real software reviews, but that seems impossible to get it, I've written emails (with our software free licenses for them, we ...
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Going to be on national television to pitch my software - Need Advice
This Thursday I will be filming for a Canadian TV show where I will be pitching my software to 5 Canadian millionaires to invest in. The TV show won't air until September.
The software is ...
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Risky not to collect customer info for software download?
I have started marketing a software program that for now is a free beta version, available to the general public on my website. I am really just trying to get users to get word-of-mouth publicity and ...
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Market opportunities for low-level softwares?
I'm building compilers, decompilers, assemblers, processor emulators, drivers etc. for learning purposes. Thinking to convert these immature but useful product line into a startup.
Traditional ...
