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6 Votes
6 Answers
3.77K Views
Revenue Split - I am doing 100% of the programming work, he's the idea man

My friend had a fantastic idea for an iPhone game. I am currently working on it, as he lacks the technical expertise at the moment to work on such a large project. Here's my problem: what is an...

asked Feb 20 '11 at 12:35
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Brobd
53 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.67K Views
Cost & Requirements in setting up a Startup Incubator Center Like TechStars, FounderInstitute

I'm in the middle of starting a Tech Incubator Center like TechStars and Founders Institute here in Africa. I am a web developer and IT Business Analyst. Please i need your input on these...

asked Feb 20 '11 at 10:17
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Stanley
59 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
4.8K Views
SaaS Solution and Hosted Solution... is there a difference? (Enterprise)

When it comes to enterprise software, would you say there is a difference between a hosted solution and an SaaS solution? Or are they the same thing? If there are differences and you offered a...

asked Feb 20 '11 at 09:29
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Big Tuna
349 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.4K Views
How should a small business providing local services do link building to get ranked high in the search engines?

Assuming an appropriate amount of on-page optimization has been done, and a sites structure is good, how does a small local business acquire links without resorting to purchasing them? The...

asked Feb 19 '11 at 15:48
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Mcohen75
157 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
2.15K Views
Software for capturing mouse actions

Possible Duplicate: Need to create a professional Demo / Video Tutorial for my Software Application I'd like to create a video for my site that shows users how to use a particular application....

asked Feb 19 '11 at 09:29
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User3462
345 points

10 Votes
13 Answers
3.82K Views
What is the single most influential book every entrepreneur should read?

What is the most important business book to you?

asked Feb 19 '11 at 08:28
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Appmaster
89 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.28K Views
Partnering on an idea with 2 separate and distinct companies

I am in a current situation that I need some advice on, I think it will be easiest to explain with a simplified example. I am involved in a startup company that specializes in software development...

asked Feb 19 '11 at 08:17
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Shane
326 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.45K Views
What counts as the "really secret stuff" which shouldn't be shared with potential investors?

After reading significant opinions on NDAs and how they might apply (see this article for example), I'm wondering, what counts as the "really secret stuff"? What's reasonable to keep a secret from...

asked Feb 19 '11 at 06:02
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Blueberryfields
426 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.74K Views
Swag & Giveaway Advice!

I've just found out that I will be presenting my startup, mokabla at an Entrepreneur event in ATL in less than a week. There will be about 200 people attending. Since this event doesn't have...

asked Feb 18 '11 at 14:39
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Shaymus
176 points

4 Votes
6 Answers
4.54K Views
Need to create a minimum viable product site quickly

I have a few ideas that I need to validate. Is there any offering that lets me quickly create MVP sites? I'd need: Website design template A way to capture user's email address so that they can...

asked Feb 18 '11 at 12:54
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User3462
345 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.39K Views
Top Position on Google search results overtaken by download sites

A couple of months back I launched Data Moving Tool, an application to Extract, Transform and Load data to and from any data source (database, flat files, etc). In an effort to boost my online...

asked Feb 18 '11 at 06:35
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Jbb
33 points

4 Votes
6 Answers
3.35K Views
Good options for credit card processing

I'm bootstrapping a micro-startup hosting service with very, very little capital. All of my customers will have recurring billing with a possible trial period. Initially I integrated with...

asked Feb 18 '11 at 05:54
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James
139 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.24K Views
Please suggest how I can establish a relationship with young startups in US using Social Media?

We are an young startup whose target market in other young startups and SME's. We intend to provide them with service like blogging, link building, content research and other activities that will...

asked Feb 18 '11 at 05:35
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Beginning Steps
50 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.51K Views
Software distributor or Sales Agent which one makes more sense?

A company (which consist of one person) wants to sell my software (underour brand name and license agreement) but wants to do installation and 1st level support to the customer but doesn't want to...

asked Feb 18 '11 at 04:22
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Stacey
484 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.7K Views
What is the most effective way to market a Local Small Business?

We have successfully launched a small business providing services locally in a couple cities. Uptake of new clients has been slow and we want to spend some of our (limited!) cash to market the...

asked Feb 18 '11 at 04:19
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Mcohen75
157 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.23K Views
How should I register my business

My friend and I have been working as independent energy consultants for about a year now and we are planning to incorporate to be able to extend our services. We both got our PhDs last year and we...

asked Feb 17 '11 at 22:56
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Siah
106 points

2 Votes
7 Answers
2.6K Views
Hiring a development company

Imagine that I want to launch my web site or other product in six months. It's too much work for one person - perhaps it will need four to eight people. Let's also imagine that I have a good but...

asked Feb 17 '11 at 20:43
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James Barton
11 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
5.83K Views
How to source deals for my daily deals website start up?

Firstly, I know what you are thinking already, "Not another daily deals website!" - it's true, I am entering an oversaturated, highly competitive market of daily deal websites. It's going to be an...

asked Feb 17 '11 at 17:23
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Digital Sea
1,613 points

12 Votes
4 Answers
7.45K Views
What is the typical revenue stream expected from Android advertising?

I know this is a broad question (and a sensitive one) but would be interested to know some stats. If using Google's AdMob service for your android app, can you provide an indication of realised...

asked Feb 17 '11 at 16:15
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Giulio
163 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
3.66K Views
Is it a good idea to create a new app on WordPress?

Is it a good idea to use WordPress as the base for a startup app? Would a VC invest in an app if it was built on WordPress, regardless of the idea? The app, for example, is a photosharing site...

asked Feb 17 '11 at 15:19
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Sirwan Qutbi
14 points