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How to split up backend development?

My design & front end development is finished, and it is time to do things like add shopping cart, registration, and connect to database. I have read that it is safest to give the programmer...

asked Oct 8 '11 at 09:59
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Jdh
182 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.65K Views
What's the Best Way to Attract New Users?

We've launched a beta version of our construction management software and have demoed it to a a few people within the industry. Everyone's initial reaction is "this is really cool", but they don't...

asked Oct 8 '11 at 08:02
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Anthony Cirinelli
11 points

1 Votes
9 Answers
2.94K Views
Should I learn programming or focus on idea generations

I have ideas about iPhone apps but I am not sure if I code those ideas myself or hire someone to do it for me. I am not an expert programmer but I can learn. The only issue I have with learning is...

asked Oct 8 '11 at 06:16
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Annon
6 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.01K Views
Software audit for possible buyout

We are in the process of auditing a company with a view to buying them out. One of the key parts of this decision is the software they've written and modified over a long period of time. We always...

asked Oct 8 '11 at 05:39
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Avg Joe007
26 points

3 Votes
7 Answers
2.96K Views
What do you build in your e-commerce site to gain consumer trust?

I'm co-founding a start-up that is developing an e-commerce app. We're trying to decide what features to build in that shoppers would expect to see in order to feel comfortable submitting credit...

asked Oct 8 '11 at 05:15
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Frank
16 points

5 Votes
5 Answers
2.59K Views
Do I own my article if I was not compensated by publishers?

I have been writing for a long time and my work has been published across many websites. But one thing that remained common is that I was never compensated by any of these websites anytime. Now, do...

asked Oct 8 '11 at 03:33
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Prashant Shrivastava
26 points

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4 Answers
1.93K Views
Acquire client number two

I have a small consulting business - write software for other people since I have yet to find that one product to develop for myself. I generally have just one client at a time, which does not...

asked Oct 8 '11 at 02:44
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Craig
103 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.27K Views
We are looking for EE who can build a prototype for us

We need to build a device that will : 1) read electricity usage in the fuse box and sent it to transmitter in home and then to internet portal. ( similar devices: Alertme.com, onzo.com,...

asked Oct 7 '11 at 20:20
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Andriy
11 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.59K Views
How much money to spend on successful advertising?

If you are spending money on measurable advertising (ie. CPC) and you know that the return on investment is worthwhile (ie. the revenue generated by converted users is greater than the amount spent...

asked Oct 7 '11 at 16:00
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Joel Friedlaender
5,007 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.84K Views
Where to incorporate software startup?

The scenario: we are a startup software company that will be selling our applications through Apple's network (iTunes and Mac App Store). One co-founder is located in Toronto, Ontario. The other...

asked Oct 7 '11 at 08:24
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Chris
11 points

4 Votes
1 Answers
1.87K Views
What are the types of businesses allowed to petition foriegn employees

I have a person from Belgium with exceptional skills and work ethics who i want and trust to work for me. This person can and is willing to help with my company by investing and doing the...

asked Oct 6 '11 at 22:57
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Darlene Nichols
21 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.56K Views
How do you make people start searching with your keyword phrase?

I have found a good keyword phrase to target, however, there is no global or local search for it. How do I make a user start typing my keyword phrase, which is almost at zero according to the...

asked Oct 6 '11 at 20:47
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Web2jeet
96 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.55K Views
Elevator pitch by email

I am developing a web application. As part of my marketing attempts, I am trying to send messages to different companies that might have interest in my product. Unfortunately I only have an email...

asked Oct 6 '11 at 18:41
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Vondip
584 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
3.21K Views
Where can I find some help on designing packaging for retail sales of our product?

Graphic designers typically charge big bucks to create a packaging concept. Then there is the cost of packaging materials that can sometimes cost as much or more than the product. Does anyone have...

asked Oct 6 '11 at 13:21
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Roger
6 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.33K Views
When/How Often Do Startups Join Together?

I asked this on my blog, but then realized this would be a good forum for discussions so am asking here as well: How Often Do Startups Join Together? In talking to and mentoring dozens of startups...

asked Oct 6 '11 at 08:57
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Tig
204 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
6.28K Views
What is a good format for a one page business plan executive summary?

We are applying for angel investment for our startup and we're working on putting together our one page executive summary. What is the typical flow/format of an executive summary?

asked Oct 6 '11 at 07:05
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Gagan
150 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
3.52K Views
What effect(s) does Google's Panda 2.5 update have on new websites in the SERP?

I recently launched 3 websites (within the past 7-10 months) that had been steadily increasing in the rankings on Google search up until this past weekend, when I noticed a huge drop across most of...

asked Oct 6 '11 at 04:18
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Dan Male
108 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.24K Views
Is sleeping partner considered as investor?

My partner and i are from different countries (1) My partner will fund the startup idea (2) I will be the working partner and the idea will be executed in my home country Please give your advice...

asked Oct 6 '11 at 02:06
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Bt001
11 points

7 Votes
2 Answers
2.59K Views
Is there any reason to scrap a start-up, when you find out there is more competition then originally thought?

When initially researching the competition during the early stages of the product development, there did not appear to be very much competition, other then two larger contenders. However, as this...

asked Oct 6 '11 at 01:47
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Rob R
58 points

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1 Answers
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Are there consultants or companies which will help me find projects in USA?

I am from India and I am owner of a Pvt Ltd company, we deal in software, web development, hosting, server administration. We are successfully in business from last 5 years. These many years we got...

asked Oct 6 '11 at 00:50
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Bandurao
11 points