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Looking for the right web agency partner

I've started a small web development agency in Cambridge, Uk and I'm just to busy to handle all the work load...I feel like I'm missing out on potential work and I'm starting to drop the ball in...

asked Jan 24 '13 at 09:39
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Charles Marsh
3 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
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Does the internet count as prior art for fending of a patent troll?

We have been building and running a software company since 2009. Today I spoke to someone on the phone who claims to have a patent on the area we work in since 2010. I can find a few examples of...

asked Jan 24 '13 at 14:15
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Richard
113 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
1.81K Views
Starting is business with other two partners who did not invest

I started a business with two other partners who did not invest. It was decided that we will be equal partners in profit sharing. Other two partners will not get any salary but only equal profit...

asked Jan 24 '13 at 16:37
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Arif
6 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
5.58K Views
Is a company required to return a signed copy of an NDA?

I saw a similar question but it doesn't quite cover what I am asking: Signed an NDA but the company never returned their copy to me The NDA in my case was signed in the context of discussing a...

asked Jan 24 '13 at 16:58
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Martin's
121 points

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2.47K Views
Should we be turning down software resellers?

We get emailed nearly daily from various software reselling companies around the world. They generally enquire as to the cost of 1 - 5 units of our software, and we generally turn down these...

asked Jan 24 '13 at 22:31
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Tom
480 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.22K Views
Unable to find right direction for generating revenue as Marketing Manager in a StartUp Mobile App Development Company

I have recently joined a newly established Android & iOS App Development Company. This StartUp was formed for creating apps for app stores but were unable to get the kind of revenue they were...

asked Jan 24 '13 at 23:26
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Muhammad Ejaz Malik
11 points

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Online payment in Middle East and Developing Countries

I'm establishing a crowdfunding website for Start Ups. So far I figured out the only way to replace online payment would be through mobiles. I'm currently establishing this in Iraq (paypal is not...

asked Jan 25 '13 at 01:32
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Observer
78 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.39K Views
Should I have a sales contract with my first client?

Next week I will meet with my first client to discuss a subscription with my SaaS product. I gave him the first month to test it out. During that time, he’s given me a wealth of helpful feedback...

asked Jan 25 '13 at 02:31
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Ray023
198 points

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2 Answers
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How do startups sell online, manage customer relationships and support their products?

We want to setup an online shop for our (physical) products. When a customer registers to order a product, we want this information to be registered to a CRM automatically so we can track our...

asked Jan 13 '13 at 20:39
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Something Better
111 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.59K Views
Promoting sub-communities of a social website?

I'm currently working on a social website that bases itself on specific sub-communities (something along the lines of Reddit meets Pintrest for lack of a better description). What are some...

asked Jan 25 '13 at 03:41
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Chris
111 points

7 Votes
4 Answers
3.57K Views
Running two startups simultaneously

I'm 24 and I started an ecommerce web marketing business about two years ago. I finally have enough cash flow to hire someone and accelerate growth. I'm also a mobile developer. At this point,...

asked Jan 25 '13 at 05:22
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Mnort9
201 points

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2.52K Views
Percentage of successful technology start ups that outsourced product development

There's an interesting question from this site, but I'd like to ask something more specific. Let me re-post the original question first: In fact, I've seen some start-ups fail quite badly after...

asked Jan 14 '13 at 02:48
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John
170 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.85K Views
VC Option Shenanigans

My company is being acquired by a public company (both US based). When we were all hired, our employment contracts stated we'd be granted x number of stock options. I'll say 250,000. That was 3...

asked Jan 15 '13 at 03:53
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User23535
28 points

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From freelance to CTO: conditions

I am currently working as a Freelance mobile programmer for a start-up since the project started, but I have always given my opinion and advise about business development (for free), and it came...

asked Jan 15 '13 at 10:26
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K20
101 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.07K Views
Feasibility of a narrow focused development firm

I am curious if there is demand for a development firm which specialized only on front-end development. Most companies that I know of offer wide range of services — front, back, mobile, native...

asked Jan 15 '13 at 16:01
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Mvbl Fst
144 points

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2.15K Views
Calculating mileage for reimbursement

My wife is starting as a dance instructor while working at a regular job. Her studio space requires that she drive a fair distance to and from the house, and I have a couple of questions on how to...

asked Jan 14 '13 at 04:56
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John P
101 points

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3 Answers
2.33K Views
Knowing when to bring a friend in as a partner

Few months ago, I got a job in a quite small software company. Recently my CEO offered me the opportunity to open a branch of our company in another country and to have me as the CEO of this new...

asked Jan 15 '13 at 19:48
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Mrz
103 points

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1 Answers
3.06K Views
Direct Email Marketing?

I've validated a solution, have a few committed customers, and want to move forward with development and subsequent marketing of my app. In validating the solution, I simply went onto the yellow...

asked Jan 25 '13 at 23:09
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User464180
159 points

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Revenue Sharing Agreement I am discussing with my boss

Three years ago I got employed at the company I am working for at the moment as a software developer. The company is an ERP solutions provider in the finance, procurement and logistics industry. I...

asked Jan 14 '13 at 07:21
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User22526
1 point

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.47K Views
Have a great product management process overview?

I'm mentoring a former colleague who wants to improve her product management expertise and skills. She's in the very early planning stages at her company on a new product concept. I'd like to give...

asked Jan 26 '13 at 01:19
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Chris
4,214 points