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I help book topic sessions for the annual Software Industry Conference which will be held this year in Dallas, TX. The conference targets both beginner and experienced Micro ISVs, and internet...
12,510 points
My partners and I are building a site which provides a unique way for merchants to acquire new customers. To guide the development of our initial pricing strategy, we are looking for some...
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What are the methodologies you use to determine if a person would make a great marketer? For instance, I may be looking for someone who has great instinct about what the market wants and able to...
683 points
What is the one single challenge that has surprised you the most about doing a start up and what strategies and tactics did you execute to overcome this challenge?
For domain names, how important is .com these days? Do you believe that a memorable name is more important? Sure, people tend to look down at some top level domains ( .biz comes to mind), but what...
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Free Customers Management Software for contacts and leads management needed.
I'm looking for more great software tools (than the ones listed below that I already use) to not only create and run a website, but to verify and maintain it. All our websites run on Unix servers...
12,510 points
I was wondering if it's a good idea to build awarness and inform potential customers about your service by starting a discussion(thread) in a niche forum. is it? Any do's and don'ts you could...
What does it entail to form LLC in Nevada if I live outside Nevada? I would like to benefit from Nevada's tax/business-friendly laws. I would be the sole founder a software business. The...
397 points
I recently 'soft' launched a site focused on providing a platform for people to read and write reviews about hotel gyms and fitness centers. I want to slowly start marketing the website but really...
I saw a similar question but posed in a different way with few responses. So thought I'd ask specifically why you are doing a startup? I had drinks with some friends last weekend and one guy I...
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I am interested in knowing what languages are good to choose for localization of my photo image editing software. There are some obvious choices and some not so obvious ones. Today I was reading...
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My SaaS startup is considering implementing a new sign-up procedure, but we're worried about security and false accounts. Current Method Prospect fills out free trial form We get an email from...
I'm in the process of incorporating a C corp in Delaware and my lawyer is asking me how many directors I want to appoint. He suggests 3 is a good number. Based on some of your experiences, what...
441 points
Last week I had an idea for a new startup to help businesses with their recruitment process. So far my research into the idea has gone a little like this: Thought about idea, did not know whether...
195 points
Are there any existing Business Intelligence solutions that are free or inexpensive? For 1-3 users?
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CapitalFactory, Y-Combinator and TechStars are doing great job of helping startups to start up. Does anybody know of a similar initiative in Vancouver, BC, Canada? I am sure people from other...
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Is there a list of places like the YCombinator, CapitalFactory etc arranged by their geographic operating regions?
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Having worked in a startup since the mid 1990s, the most evident advancement in starting a co. or launching your idea is that the cost barrier to entry has been drastically lowered. Infrastructure...
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I have a similar question to this one regarding putting your "startup" on your resume. I have a full time job and started a small company on the side. My startup isn't a product company - I've been...
