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1 Answers
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Accelerator application, second interview round - what to expect?

We are applying to an accelerator program, and got past the first two rounds, including the interview. This answer was really helpful while preparing: What should we expect in an accelerator...

asked Aug 16 '12 at 22:06
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Mihaly Borbely
715 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.86K Views
How to start Selling Software

I have been looking around for a guide or some advice on what I should do next with a program I created. I have been programming as a hobby and I finished making a small program that I am thinking...

asked Aug 16 '12 at 10:37
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Flippy
13 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
3.04K Views
Amount of time needed to allot to CEO responsibilities

Interesting story. I'm 15 years old. Im planning on launching a start up. Now obviously, there are concerns that I have, not necessarily about the performance of future employees, but my...

asked Aug 16 '12 at 10:27
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soup123
43 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
8.17K Views
How to find startups that need loans

I have some extra cash that I'd like to use to earn cash. Does the following proposal seem good, and if so, are there investor/borrower groups or online communities where I could find startups who...

asked Aug 16 '12 at 08:49
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User6492
1,747 points

1 Votes
8 Answers
4.9K Views
How the startups manage to afford cost of web servers and other hardware

i want to know, how startups manages their cost of hardware, like servers and other hardware. do they buy brand new material or the second hand, what about room to keep their servers and all other...

asked Aug 16 '12 at 04:34
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Vikas Devde
108 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.2K Views
Finding a commision-paid sales-person/business partner in the UK

I have a new services business which will be marketing a product to professional services firms in the UK. Unfortunately, for reasons which are unavoidable and not material to this question, I have...

asked Aug 16 '12 at 03:26
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Marcin
526 points

-2 Votes
1 Answers
1.89K Views
Doubt on open source

Ok. I have started to port an open source project from Linux to Windows. My doubt is, can i sell it for money after porting to windows? is it ethical?

asked Aug 16 '12 at 01:43
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Ss Hegde
60 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.42K Views
An 'any software you want' approach to marketing?

I want to start a software business. It's probably been said a million times before on this forum, and software start-up's being in such abundance is one of the reasons for this question. I don't...

asked Aug 16 '12 at 01:40
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Dee Mac
123 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
3.2K Views
What if twitter name is already taken

I am a technical guy and had one concept. I have developed the concept into the web-application. I have secured domain name as well. Today, I came to know that the twitter name(same as my domain...

asked Aug 16 '12 at 00:39
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Saurabh
103 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.5K Views
Advice for pitching an idea for an app

Me and a friend of mine are presenting an app idea because we don't have the development assets to make it ourselves. Do you have any advice before I do this? I would love to see it developed but I...

asked Aug 15 '12 at 15:35
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Beachrunnerjoe
319 points

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2 Answers
2.16K Views
What is the Most Cost Effective Method of Finding Listings of Companies?

I have a problem essentially my current method of harvesting information related to prospective company contact information within my given marketing profile is extremely time consuming. Does...

asked Aug 15 '12 at 07:49
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Mysticxhobo
6 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.92K Views
Multi-vendor marketplace-Dealing with transactions & Payments

I'm a few weeks into developing a multi-vendor, business to business website. Here is my issue: We could potentially have a single user purchasing from multiple sellers at one time. We are...

asked Aug 15 '12 at 05:56
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Doug C
16 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
4.04K Views
Advice on starting a company where founders are in different countries?

My co-founder and I are reaching a point where we need to make some decisions about where and how to incorporate. One of us is in the US (California) where most of our customers will be for the...

asked Aug 15 '12 at 05:53
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Jwf
6 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
1.92K Views
Playing Cards Artwork Copyright

So, I'm considering creating a searchable website/mobile app for cards for a popular card game. The cards have some text on them and an image. In the site/app, I'll display some of the text and an...

asked Aug 15 '12 at 04:51
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Darthg8r
114 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.55K Views
Which is the right way Technology Consulting or Technology Centric Consulting

I am a regular reader of this forum and am trying to clear my doubts before I actually dive in the real sea. I am a hardcore developer working in a specific stream, web2.0. precisely on Rich...

asked Aug 14 '12 at 20:56
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Dhananjay
33 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
2.85K Views
What it takes for Junior Developer to join a startup?

What skills are needed for a Junior Developer to join Start up firm (US,Europe)? I took part in Code Sprint-Interview Street,did Solve Engineering Challenges that is posted in few tech companies...

asked Aug 14 '12 at 20:46
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Restless
1 point

1 Votes
3 Answers
6.41K Views
Terms of Use: Meaning of "If these terms ... are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited ..."?

I'm copy editing WordPress' Terms of Service to my own web hosting service, and I wonder what does this mean: If these terms and conditions are considered an offer by Automattic, acceptance is...

asked Aug 14 '12 at 16:29
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Kaj Magnus Lindberg
110 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
51.6K Views
How do I estimate the cost of utilities for a 2500 sqft office?

I'm putting together a business plan for a startup, and I need to provide an estimate for utility costs. For my plan, this is an office of 12 employees with an average of 2 CPU's per workstation....

asked Aug 14 '12 at 12:32
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Erick Robertson
106 points

7 Votes
3 Answers
2.6K Views
Getting Funds for a Startup

Im starting my Startup with $0, a Mac, and A Windows. I need Startup Money but I don't want to get it from Venture Capital. What kinds of Methods are there? Thanks

asked Aug 14 '12 at 09:44
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Coder404
136 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.97K Views
Is bootstrap a startup development methodology?

I've always understood bootstrapping in the context of startups to mean that the business achieves sustainability through customers, not loans, equity deals, etc. Ash Maurya has a blog post from a...

asked Aug 13 '12 at 21:21
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Blunders .
899 points