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2 Votes
1 Answers
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How to properly estimate the cost and necessary income for a new SAAS project?

I will launch a new SAAS (software as service) invoicing app for the iPad. This is in late-stage development. My startup is small, and I want a clear picture on the cost of the project, and...

asked Dec 16 '11 at 08:35
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Mamcx
113 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.54K Views
Marketing tips for mobile applications

Looking for developers (companies) in the mobile applications area who can comment and hopefully give examples of the best marketing strategies for mobile applications. Please only comment if you...

asked Dec 4 '11 at 01:30
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Hristian Kambourov
61 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.98K Views
How much say should technical co-founder have in deciding features/look of half-technical product?

Consider a startup that offers a specific technical solution to a generic problem in a certain creative industry. One core part of that solution is a website, and it caters to customers mostly...

asked Dec 4 '11 at 02:23
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Geradeausanwalt
116 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
3.17K Views
What are the steps needed for registering/startup a software company?

I have been working fulltime w/o pay developing my iPhone app, now it's closing to the release time and I think it's about the time start my own company. I wonder if anyone can provide some...

asked Dec 4 '11 at 18:33
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Tom
197 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
3.47K Views
Are there commercial cross-platform desktop software that are deployed via zip file with no installer (just let user extract and run)?

Due to technical limitations of a 3rd party library I am using, I am forced to deploy my application in a zip file, containing a .bat script that will launch the application. How important is the...

asked Dec 4 '11 at 20:51
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Kim Jong Woo
644 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.55K Views
Was there ever a startup website that didn't require the help of angel investors?

I guess what I meant to say is; Has there ever been a startup that started small then became successful on its own, instead of having a large financial backup beforehand? If so, may I ask for a...

asked Dec 4 '11 at 23:32
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Propeller
134 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.22K Views
What are reasonable precautions to protect my equity?

I'm taking part in a startup where I'll be developing and maintaining the web site and my two other partners are handling the business aspects. I was brought into the startup at a later point, so...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 04:18
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Brian Robinson
16 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.74K Views
We are an LLC from NJ, can we hire this guy from Canada, who is a temporary resident?

We are a small software based start up in NJ, we recently got a couple of projects from Canada and we're loving them. We came across this guy in Canada, he is very talented and we think he will...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 08:02
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Varchar1
33 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
2.1K Views
H1-B entrepreneur

I am on H1 b visa and my employer posted the perm ad for EB2 green card now. I plan to buy an existing business in my area of expertise, and has 1Million loan approved from the bank.I plan to 1....

asked Dec 5 '11 at 08:28
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Sat
23 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.85K Views
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...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 12:28
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Dharmesh
11 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
3.49K Views
Is a non-compete enforceable if you are not an employee of the company?

My wife has an offer from a company in NYC and the contract says specifically that she would be an independent consultant for a 3 month trial period, and not an employee of the company during that...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 12:36
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Nick Larsen
128 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.11K Views
How do you make people to spend more time on a political website

I'm part of a political website which publish analyses, news and interviews on a regular basis. It's been almost a year since our foundation, and even though our visitor count raises we still...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 13:07
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Elran
9 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
2.64K Views
Small App Development company with only 1 other person. Is it an LLC or Corp or

I am trying to start up a two person company for App Development. However I want to make this "professional". I don't know if I'm supposed to register my company or how to even start. Am I an LLC...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 16:41
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E Gamer Hdk
28 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.99K Views
Web development - Outsource or go in-house?

All, A non-coder friend of mine based in India is considering developing a portal for his startup. His is a web-based idea and the portal will be his source of revenues. Since he can't code,...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 16:47
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Rokstr Dli
36 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.09K Views
The best choice for in-app purchases on smartphones?

What would you recommend? What does the data says? I am selling online education content and videos through smartphone apps and have to pick one payment collection model. I have three choices as...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 21:16
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Finance Mentor
688 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
3.08K Views
How to set up sales bonus in case of long sales cycle?

We are selling specialized accounting software for real estate management companies. As you would guess, nobody changes accounting software every month, so our sales cycle is 1-2 years and we are...

asked Dec 6 '11 at 02:10
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Tambet
215 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.44K Views
Is my procedure for determining market size based on keyword search traffic a good one?

I'm making a software for a very small and specific market. Worldwide, the numbers seem good. That is, there is a possibility for business. Nevertheless, I wanted to post my procedure. The question...

asked Dec 6 '11 at 07:35
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Jbcolmenares
117 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.47K Views
Is SMB a more difficult market to target than other segments?

I'm currently in the process of building a business of my own based on selling an enterprise software. My product can be seen as a general purpose enterprise tool but I could also make it specific...

asked Dec 6 '11 at 08:40
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Andreea Barroca
11 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.4K Views
Intellectual Property and Day Jobs

I run a small tech company providing custom web development (in Ontario, Canada), and I have a few clients. However, as I am still a student in university, I have co-op positions that I take every...

asked Dec 6 '11 at 08:50
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Super Tron
108 points

6 Votes
5 Answers
4.2K Views
How should I describe my job title?

I'm the co-founder of a two-person startup, but I'm having a hard time coming up with an accurate description of my job for things like LinkedIn and business cards. I handle all technical aspects...

asked Dec 6 '11 at 09:52
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Bill
198 points