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1 Answers
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How to track how much traffic I'm sending as an affiliate to brands?

I'm not a tech person per se. I have a content site that is monetized with affiliate links. How can I track how much traffic I'm sending to merchants without having to reinvent the wheel?Are there...

asked Feb 27 '14 at 14:09
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Tommy Staples
35 points

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1 Answers
2.6K Views
Should I work for a startup before starting my own?

I am about to graduate and thinking about either getting a job at a startup (my first) or just finding an idea to bootstrap.Would you say that working a few years for startups is good pre-cursor or...

asked Feb 27 '14 at 11:27
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Michael Stewart
95 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.26K Views
Pros and cons of being an entrepreneur in High School?

Would you recommend dropping out of High School to pursue creating a tech startup?What are some pros and cons of starting your own company in general?

asked Feb 27 '14 at 01:14
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Ronald Moffet
20 points

1 Votes
0 Answers
3.2K Views
How to define your target market on a broad service?

One of the main reasons I've joined is to learn how I can best push a open-source product I've worked on with the occasional help of others over the years. Approach is most capable as a SaaS...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 20:48
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Garet Claborn
324 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.46K Views
Any networks for female founders in Silicon Valley? We're a minority.

Are there any events or networking opportunities specifically for female founders in the bay area?

asked Feb 26 '14 at 18:47
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Nichole Willhite
7 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.48K Views
Allow alcohol in the office? Why are most startups in the bay area are doing it?

I have visited quite a few startups in san francisco and the bay area and saw a growing trend... booze. And lots of it.When I visited Yammer I saw engineers drinking scotch at their desks while...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 18:46
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Joseph Styers
60 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.88K Views
How to figure out pricing structure for SaaS product?

What are some ways to workout how much to charge people?How many packages are usually optimal?Should you show prices upfront for all packages or have people fill out a short form to call /email...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 17:07
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James Rumph
20 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.38K Views
Knowledge of algorithms required to be a CTO or VP of Engineering?

I have several years of experience developing software and managing small teams. But I struggle with learning about algorithms. Does that put a huge negative on me being a CTO in the near...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 15:16
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Oscar Bennett
35 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.01K Views
Why are some startups in "stealth mode" if ideas are worthless. And how do they raise money from VCs?

At any given point, there are many VC funded startups in stealth mode. What's the benefit of being in stealth if "execution is everything" anyway? How do VCs justify funding such a startup since...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 13:00
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Antonio Comer
130 points

6 Votes
3 Answers
3.31K Views
My self-funded startup has nice cash flow... best way to put that money to work?

I have a small network of niche content sites and they are generate a good amount of revenue from Adsense. There is very little I can spend the money on grow the business because of the niche in...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 11:34
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Ronald Kiser
60 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.28K Views
We're two engineers, do we need a business oriented founder?

We are a team of two engineers creating our first SaaS startup. Should we spend time finding someone to better guide the ship from the business end? We haven't raised any money yet but looking...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 00:46
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Leeann Rodriquez
35 points

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1 Answers
2.28K Views
Is an MBA useful in starting a company?

I am deciding on whether to go back to school or just learn the relevant things myself.What parts of an MBA would you say are the most beneficial to a startup?

asked Feb 25 '14 at 22:54
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Stanley Baggett
100 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.27K Views
Need advice on assigning equity structure for 1 year old startup

I need advice and experienced views on establishing a proper original founder equity picture in a project. Here are the details: Founder A - Coder / Co-Product Designer / Co-Original Idea...

asked Feb 25 '14 at 18:49
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Dan Newman
21 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.92K Views
Calculating market size for a CRM app?

How can I figure out my market size for a CRM app similar to ZenDesk (support desk)? I am creating my pitch deck and can't figure out to accurately calculate that.

asked Feb 25 '14 at 17:45
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Kevin Prudhomme
40 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
5.26K Views
Should a beta version be free, or come at a premium?

My natural inclination for pre-release software is that it should be free. You're trying to get people to try it out, knowing that the product is incomplete and potentially more buggy than you'd...

asked Feb 24 '14 at 23:15
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rbwhitaker
3,465 points

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2 Answers
2.32K Views
Biggest problem companies have hiring sales people?

What would you say is the biggest friction point in hiring good sales people that can sell well?

asked Feb 24 '14 at 20:33
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Shaina Mc Cullough
10 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
5.49K Views
Is it legal to photograph my TV screen and use those images?

If I were to take my camera and take pictures of shows playing on my television, do I have the legal right to use those photographs online?I'm building an entertainment blog around this concept.

asked Feb 24 '14 at 17:31
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Jason Tillery
45 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.63K Views
Competitor signed up for my SaaS service. What do I do?

Should I be concerned that my direct competitor just signed up for a paid account on my SaaS product? Is it legal for them to do so with the intention of possibly copying our work? Is it legal for...

asked Feb 24 '14 at 13:37
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Brad Brown
30 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
5.46K Views
How does One Kings Lane source their products and negotiate discounts?

I'm looking to start a business similar to One Kings Lane and not sure where to start in terms of sourcing products from manufacturers. Is there a site where I can see a curated list of merchants...

asked Feb 24 '14 at 04:59
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Kenneth Smith
35 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.71K Views
Subjective: Which office chair do you use and recommend?

Looking to buy a few chairs for our new office and wondering which chairs are both comfortable for long coding sessions and fairly cost effective at the same time.

asked Feb 23 '14 at 20:00
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Wayne Wallace
25 points