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7 Votes
4 Answers
2.92K Views
Is there any websites/community of software early adopters to publish betas?

I'm wondering if there exist any community driven site, to join two kind of people... Developers creating new software products (web, desktop, mobile) to be reviewed, but not as a paid tesing...

asked Sep 14 '11 at 06:00
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Nestor Sanchez A
690 points

9 Votes
3 Answers
2.73K Views
What is the best way to test whether people would pay for a web application?

I am currently implementing a relatively simple web application, as I'm trying to dive into Ruby on Rails. It turns out be going quite well and, in my opinion, it will appeal to a lot of users. But...

asked Sep 14 '11 at 05:19
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Dyn Zack
216 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3K Views
Should I charge more or less for monthly-subscription payment (vs the single one price)?

I'm building a software product that I will charge for X amount per license. Also, I want to give customers the chance to pay a monthly-subscription. Note: In both cases they will have access to...

asked Sep 14 '11 at 04:57
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Nestor Sanchez A
690 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3K Views
Allocation of sweat equity

I have recently joined my friend in a start up which is yet to launch the service. I have been offered 5% equity as sweat equity after a vesting period of 1 year but the caveat is that it is linked...

asked Sep 14 '11 at 04:46
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Bhm4709
8 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.58K Views
Besides Adwords and SEO, how do you advertise an international customer support service?

Given that you want to provide quality computer support for customers in the US remotely, via online chat, phone and screen sharing solutions, how would you go about advertising such service among...

asked Sep 14 '11 at 03:34
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Maxim V. Pavlov
217 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.39K Views
When is the right time to add a customer loyalty program?

Based on your experience -- how early is too early to launch a customer loyalty program as part of the marketing package associated with launching a company? My client is launching a B2C endeavor...

asked Sep 14 '11 at 01:18
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Joseph Barisonzi
12,141 points

3 Votes
6 Answers
3.38K Views
How to deal with nervousness while meeting new client

While meeting new clients I feel bit nervous, what should I do to overcome the nervousness and being confident.

asked Sep 14 '11 at 01:04
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Darshan Joshi
154 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
3.02K Views
How to decide the stake in a startup? what would be the crtieria for deciding the stake?

I have a scenario: The following entities come together for a software product startup. A. 2 software architects: The product/software architects put in lot of effort, do the product feature...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 23:26
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Chetana
6 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.28K Views
How do you get immediate information about a product launch announcement?

How to be one of the first few to get the information of any product launch announcement? How does the release or launch of any upcoming product or service get into the news?

asked Sep 13 '11 at 22:43
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Web2jeet
96 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.7K Views
Fair equity in this scenario?

I'm looking for opinions on what you would expect the equity distribution to be in this scenario: Person #1: Came up with the idea, left his job 1 year ago & went unpaid for 6 months, filed...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 21:26
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Boston123
113 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
18.1K Views
How much should a 30 second promotion video for a startup cost?

I am working on my own small startup. We're looking to create a 30 seconds teaser. Very simple, which will have some animation, some text recorded on top of it, and maybe some original custom...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 21:17
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Vondip
584 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
3.33K Views
For an educational services startup, how do you finalize your business plan and marketing strategy?

We are trying to target the education sector for our business, we are developing the resources with the following features: Interactive animation for subject content Examination Tracking system...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 17:51
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Darshan Joshi
154 points

5 Votes
4 Answers
3.49K Views
How to quit full-time job for startup?

My co-founder and I met each other at our current company. However, we are intending on quitting our jobs within the next few weeks for our startup. The startup and our current employer are in two...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 12:01
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Li Zhou
323 points

0 Votes
4 Answers
2.56K Views
Collection: How to deal with a client who is going to dodge payment in Internet-based business?

I am a business translator and sourcing agent in Hangzhou, China. Recently a British businessman found me on the Internet and inquired about my service. He agreed on my service charge and I worked...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 11:00
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Steven
1 point

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.26K Views
Should I pay for blog content?

I recently created a blog asking people to discuss their missed opportunities, hoping to spark more conversation. I am getting some traffic but no one ever posts anything. As a promotion, I...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 08:50
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Keith
35 points

5 Votes
6 Answers
4.27K Views
How can I get initial users for my website?

We have a website that's just about to be released. We did a limited beta release (friends, family) and some light advertising with Google Adwords (very small budget- about $200). The ad campaign...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 08:07
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Cuga
161 points

10 Votes
4 Answers
3.31K Views
What are the Pro's and Con's of using log in with Facebook or log in with Google?

I have seen more and more websites allowing you to log in with your facebook or google account. I am in the process of building a new website and I am wondering what the pro's and con's of doing...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 02:02
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Don Tarinelli
51 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
2.55K Views
Self employed or a Limited company, which should I register my startup under?

I am a web developer and I am currently self-employed work with several companies on different projects. As I am also thinking of building start-up. And I don't own a team, I work alone by far so...

asked Sep 13 '11 at 01:46
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Safran Ali
272 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
1.96K Views
How would you sell a development team?

Is there a site, or resources, for a development team in need of a start up? I'm in a bit of a odd situation here, in that I built a development team of 6 people for a privately funded social...

asked Sep 12 '11 at 23:58
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E Barr
123 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
6.2K Views
Asking for equity vs stock options as employee

As an employee at an early stage start up company , what are the benefit of stock option vs equity? It seems to me like equity is far preferable , but is there any advantage to stock option over...

asked Sep 12 '11 at 23:26
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Abba Abba
28 points