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Is the traditional 'selling (closed source) software licenses' model still a viable business model?

I have developed a library that I would like to license to customers in the traditional way: users are paying for a license for a closed source library which allows them to use the library for a...

asked Jun 10 '12 at 18:15
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Mark
1 point

1 Votes
1 Answers
1.94K Views
Being paid in equity. Can my poor credit rating negatively affect the business?

I'm a web developer, and I've been offered (in addition to cash) equity in the new business that will be based largely on the application I'm being hired to build. As someone who has been scraping...

asked Jun 10 '12 at 11:47
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Jasonmklug
106 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.36K Views
Setting A Price Range for A Custom Website Design

sorry if this is the wrong area to be posting this, but after looking through the other various stackexchange sites, I thought this one was most suitable for my question. I'm a first year...

asked Jun 10 '12 at 11:45
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Glynbeard
6 points

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3 Answers
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When to move from private into public beta?

I'm having an app in private beta for some months now. When should I move it into public beta?

asked Jun 10 '12 at 00:33
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Thomas
6 points

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2 Answers
3.08K Views
Advertising campaigns that drive mobile downloads

I want to run an advertising campaign that will drive downloads of my mobile app. I'm open to AdWords, Facebook ads, Reddit self-serve ads, AdMob ads that appear on mobile devices etc. The mobile...

asked Jun 9 '12 at 11:43
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Sunday Monday
167 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
5.22K Views
mobile app name registration before release

I am currently in the middle of developing for mobile application and website.. Because my app/web are still in development period, I didn't register my mobile application in Google play or iPhone...

asked Jun 9 '12 at 09:47
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User948950
8 points

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1 Answers
2.24K Views
Another company to manage activities of other company

I'm wondering if there is any limit of activities another company could carry out for my company? I have a limited company in the UK, live outside the UK, and would like another company or a...

asked Jun 9 '12 at 08:25
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Lukeshek
452 points

13 Votes
4 Answers
4.38K Views
My co-founder turned out to be a lazy person, how should I talk to him?

My co-founder simply comes to the office whenever he wants, some days he "prefer working from home" and such. I just can't stand the fact I am there 12+ hours and him less then 8. There is a lot to...

asked Jun 9 '12 at 04:11
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Anon
66 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.45K Views
What's the simplest way to calculate my tax burden?

I'm looking at starting an online game, with revenue coming in through the purchase of in-game bonuses. I've got a team of four people, counting myself, working on setting it up, and it should be...

asked Jun 9 '12 at 01:39
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Bob
11 points

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2 Answers
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Can I use Terms of Service for my SaaS instead of regular contract?

I have a B2B SaaS web app. In most cases my clients are small or medium sized organizations and we have annual contracts. In other words, they sign the contract, according to which they are 'locked...

asked Jun 9 '12 at 01:03
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Salmon
970 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.52K Views
is a startup blog necessary?

I have just finished designing the concept of my service, that is, what I am going to offer to people has crystallized. there are various components to this, and I will look for cofounders now, and...

asked Jun 8 '12 at 15:58
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Bjess
11 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.27K Views
License model for University/Colleges

We have a product that is sold to schools as a site license. It is used by teachers and students alike. We found that entry was a lot easier when the purchasing process was perceived as simple and...

asked Jun 8 '12 at 08:54
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Jez
6 points

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3 Answers
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What sort of business type is a video game company? Manufacturing?

I am a college student and I am supposed to be creating a business plan for a school project. I decided to create a faux video game company in order to satisfy the criteria of the project, but I've...

asked Jun 8 '12 at 08:22
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Nicholas Coovert
3 points

6 Votes
1 Answers
3.01K Views
How to fire people but still maintain a happy/friendly work-space?

People come and go in a startup very often. Even if you try your best to find best talents, there's no guarantee that they are a good fit for your company in a long run. The present culture of...

asked Jun 7 '12 at 17:39
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Hiro
63 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.17K Views
When must I turn my business idea into a formal Company?

I'm a programmer, I have an idea, I know how to implement it, it will be a website, and that site will be my business. My question is very basic: where in timeline must I register my business as...

asked Jun 7 '12 at 10:26
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Sony Santos
131 points

7 Votes
3 Answers
2.72K Views
Should I be concerned with a low conversion rate?

I have a new bootstrapped SaaS app that targets small businesses. It has a 30 free trial offer. The visit to trial conversion is around 1%. Currently I have 9 paying customers with 360 trial...

asked Jun 7 '12 at 06:43
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John
36 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.57K Views
Buyout angel investor to avoid exiting?

It appears that in order to raise angel investor financing for my first-of-it's-kind product startup ($500K+ minimum) I will have to give up the whole dream within a few years in an exit...

asked Jun 7 '12 at 00:17
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Novati
11 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.42K Views
Office Space in Client's Office

One of our clients has agreed to allow us to use some of their office space gratis whilst we get to our feet. Is there anything that we should consider that may not be obvious. I'm aware that we...

asked Jun 6 '12 at 22:48
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Mr Edmundo
118 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.24K Views
Travel website - 3rd Party Data Integration

I'm creating a travel website that lets users select points of interest for a particular city (a restaurant, museum, etc.). These records are to be displayed on a google map as markers. This I've...

asked Jun 6 '12 at 20:59
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Iamjonesy
129 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.15K Views
Evaluating initial contribution in a business startup

Here’s a business scenario involving two persons: Person A: - has business strategy and technology road map for a line of business in software - has 4-5 customer prospects who are interested in...

asked Jun 6 '12 at 18:45
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Aaron Smothers
56 points