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4 Votes
2 Answers
3.09K Views
Public speaking challenges and how to overcome it?

I am a software developer turned startup founder who is good at executing things. One thing I dread though is speaking in front of an audience, no matter how big or small.This is holding me back...

asked Mar 7 '14 at 12:39
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Ramon Atwood
30 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.42K Views
Finding a job through LinkedIn by emailing companies you like?

What's the best way to go about finding a job through LinkedIn?Should I just start sending invites to connect to startup founders and then when they accept, make my case about wanting to work for...

asked Mar 7 '14 at 01:10
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April Byrd
5 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
4.65K Views
Lifestyle businesses vs funded startups?

What are some pros and cons to each? There are a few lifestyle businesses that seem to have grown huge without any funding. WikiHow is one such example.Why would you choose one over the other?

asked Mar 6 '14 at 18:00
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Jonathan Thompson
20 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.57K Views
Should I focus on creating a perfect iOS app or two decent apps for both iOS and Android?

My startup is bootstrapped with limited resources. Is it better to just focus on the iOS ecosystem or would we be missing out on significant market share on Android by doing so?

asked Mar 6 '14 at 11:25
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Bobbie Rice
50 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
10.6K Views
Open source social media monitoring tools for agencies?

Are there any free or open source social media monitoring tools for a small agency? We just started the business so want to go with any free alternatives out there to bootstrap.

asked Mar 6 '14 at 05:29
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Gene Mc Gowan
45 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
6.37K Views
Getting web design clients without prior experience or portfolio?

I just began consulting on the side as a UI/UX designer so don't have a portfolio of clients. The only thing I can put in there is work I've done while being employed for a company full time.How...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 23:32
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Murray Favela
55 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.35K Views
What can you learn from getting rejected by investors?

Most VCs will never tell you "no". Instead they will keep saying they'll get back to you. They do this so that they don't jeopardize investing in future rounds (in case they made a mistake the...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 23:24
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Thea Cortez
10 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.52K Views
Valuing a SaaS startup which has a large number of free members (and no paid plan yet for monetization)?

I'm going to helping a friend try and sell a service of his which is completely free to users. It's a social media tool similar to ManageFlitter.He has a large number of active users. The service...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 17:27
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Violet Phillips
155 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.7K Views
Does creating an LLC that is a holding company for other LLCs provide additional asset protection?

Are there any benefits to creating an LLC that does nothing but act as a holding company for other LLC entities?Does that provide any added benefits in terms of asset protection?

asked Mar 5 '14 at 16:39
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Paul Newman
125 points

4 Votes
1 Answers
9.89K Views
Cold emailing a VC without an intro?

I don't have any contacts that could provide me an intro to a vc firm or angel investors. I have, however, found that many VCs' email addresses can be easily found on their websites or personal...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 12:38
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Henry Nielsen
25 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.46K Views
Affiliate marketing on mobile platform? Or will it always remain a smaller share as compared to desktop?

I have a content site whose primary source of revenue is affiliate programs. I have yet to see a user that converted and bought something from a mobile device.Will affiliate marketing always be...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 11:54
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Ruth Quinn
35 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.2K Views
Should you contact a journalist by alternative methods right after sending email?

Since journalists get so many emails, would it make sense to try to reach them via alternative methods right after sending the email. Maybe via Twitter, Facebook, calling them if a number is...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 11:17
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Jordan Mayhugh
155 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.45K Views
What are some reasons to sell a product below cost?

Lets say my company and another competitor are the only two contenders in a niche for a physical product. And the products are mostly similar (and can't really be altered much to have a big...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 11:16
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Raymond Davenport
30 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.69K Views
How to get beta testers for new product?

What are some ways to get beta testers that are in your target demographic to try out my app?Friends and family are ruled out since they don't fit my target audience.

asked Mar 5 '14 at 08:29
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Curtis Crespo
45 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.4K Views
Would VCs consider a site sold on auction to be a proven founder?

I have sold a website of mine on Flippa for high five figures. Would that work in my favor when trying to raise money for a startup idea? Or is that too small to even matter and not worth mentioning?

asked Mar 5 '14 at 06:06
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Carla Blair
30 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.82K Views
What a 1.2% job offer really mean in a 4 people startup that got their first VC round?

I was offered a job at a very small startup. They have just started a year ago. 4 founders started the company together. I'm going to be their first hire. They offered a "pay the rent" salary and...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 05:51
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Mo
6 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.17K Views
Lead generation strategies for SaaS companies?

What some of the best cost effective lead generation methods for a SaaS company?

asked Mar 5 '14 at 05:25
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Paul Rathbone
50 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.35K Views
What are some business models or monetization options other than intrusive advertising for startups building a free product?

The standard monetization procedure for free products these days seems to be to place ads everywhere. These ads often reduce the quality of the product for consumers. I'm looking for a more...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 04:11
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Daniel Que
21 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
4.19K Views
How to make a product sticky? Like Facebook or Instagram.

What are some ways to add social value or stickiness to a website about video games?

asked Mar 5 '14 at 00:34
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James Smith
70 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.71K Views
Best ways to market an ebook?

I'm almost done writing my first digital product, an ebook about how best to hire engineers for startups.What would you say are the top 3 ways to go about selling this ebook?

asked Mar 5 '14 at 00:17
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Edward Deal
30 points