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2 Votes
4 Answers
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Freelance Designers "Quality"- Portfolio vs. Results

I am in the process of hiring a designer that has good portfolio material. The problem i always run into is the fact that many designers will highlight their best work and that is what initially...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 22:42
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Amin Brodie
39 points

4 Votes
5 Answers
3.19K Views
Are there European Union funds for tech startups?

We are a young team willing to launch a tech startup (we have the product ready), and we are looking for funding to develop it further. We are looking to take advantage of European Union...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 20:11
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Ra Sal
21 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.32K Views
using GREE mobile platform (aka openFeint)

I uploaded two days ago my new game to the Andorid platform. so far, I don't have many downloads. I introduced with GREE which is kind of social network for mobile gamers I think it's something...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 17:05
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Socksocket
106 points

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5 Answers
2.63K Views
How to improve the conversion rate of a software?

We have introduced a new software.It has been only 25 days since the launch,we have got only a single sale.I'm just concerned about the conversion rate.What can i do to improve the conversion rate?

asked Aug 9 '12 at 13:53
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Techno
128 points

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1 Answers
1.88K Views
How do you indentify what type of adoptor a person is?

Looking at how someone uses an existing products/services, is there a way to tell what sort of adopter they are in the adoption curve for a new market? If so how, and what is the source for this...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 13:09
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Blunders .
899 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.06K Views
Do universities and startups mix together?

Sites such as Facebook were created while attending a University. According to this source "About two-thirds say they work part time" so it is common to see university students working. But what...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 12:58
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Kate Owen
6 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.81K Views
What legal considerations must be taken before launching a stealth landing page?

Not sure if this is a silly question but wanted to make sure I dot my i's. Are there any particular legal aspects that need to be considered or finalized before launching the stealth (sign-up)...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 10:22
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Anand Patel
6 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.68K Views
Why "Big" companies acquire instead of just copying startups?

Most of us know the quote: “Good artists copy, Great artists steal” - Steve Jobs Copying and in extreme cases stealing is no news as a recipe for a successful businesses. Whether the term...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 05:31
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Shed Meyers
6 points

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1 Answers
2.39K Views
Charging a transaction fee, what's the right number?

My partner and I are developing a marketplace website that connects retailers with product makers, allows them to communicate with each-other and hosts wholesale transactions-we are looking for...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 04:30
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Doug
1 point

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1 Answers
2.03K Views
How to compare contract rates with permanent rates, in UK

I am thinking of contracting, but do not know how to compare contract (inside and outside IR35) with permanent rates, within the United Kingdom (specifically England). So far I have...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 01:43
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Richard
101 points

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4 Answers
2.84K Views
Divided leadership in a technology driven company

Is it possible to run a start-up with divided leadership ? The company has two partners, Sam and John. Both come from a technology background and both are MS and experienced in almost same domain....

asked Aug 8 '12 at 20:28
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Gpuguy
102 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.77K Views
What are your experience on business in making windows phone7 apps vs windows8 apps?

I am currently making windows phone7 apps. I was wondering whether I am missing on something by not making windows8 my primary development platform. I am considering programming for both somewhere...

asked Aug 8 '12 at 18:55
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Lamin Sanneh
114 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.43K Views
Where locate/register ltd company? Where register as a freelancer and pay taxes in Europe?

I want to set up a company providing film consultancy services across Europe and later further afield; I work from my laptop and am trying to decide whether or not the best option is to register...

asked Aug 8 '12 at 03:14
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Helena
6 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.13K Views
How do startups select relevant performance indicators?

Performance Indicators in existing businesses that have a defined business model and market are much easier to identify performance indicators for. Within startup businesses, are there any...

asked Aug 8 '12 at 01:47
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Blunders .
899 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.14K Views
Switching Incorporation Business Name to Independent Contractor

What is the process of switching a US-registered fictitious business name from an Inc ran by one individual to an Independent Contractor? This question is based around the Inc deing dissolved,...

asked Aug 7 '12 at 21:05
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User1062058
22 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.45K Views
Can a firm buy itself?

Suppose you got scammed by an incubator, who is however apparently willing to sell his shares (which are now worth a couple times more than the initial injection (which effectively did...

asked Aug 7 '12 at 15:16
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User35945
23 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.38K Views
Valuation for a manufacturing company

I own a small brewery and I need some help valuing it. In operation 18 months Annual gross revenue is around $30,000 (like I said, we're small) $200,000 in cash We expect to use about $110,000 of...

asked Aug 7 '12 at 04:10
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Dean Brundage
256 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.67K Views
From where employees get their salary?

We are incorporating a company, and it is decided that the investor will have 51% shares and divide the remaining 49% shares amongst the five founders. 51% + 49% = 100% share. That leaves zero...

asked Aug 7 '12 at 02:50
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Akshat Nigam
50 points

7 Votes
8 Answers
18.7K Views
Investor wants 51% shares of our company

We are five engineering students, going to start up a company. As there are many competitor companies in the market, we were looking for an investor to start very big. Fortunately, we found an...

asked Aug 7 '12 at 01:00
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Akshat Nigam
50 points

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5 Answers
2.55K Views
Should i give 3% equity to this Incubator?

I have recently submitted an application to receive a government grant for funding. There is a requirement, that is to be submit via an incubator. I contacted an incubator and they are ok with...

asked Aug 6 '12 at 22:59
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Slay
154 points