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3 Answers
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View and Markup Options?

Greetings, I am looking for options on reasonably priced (or free / open source) view and markup software that can be integrated into an existing web based, product development software. I know...

asked Nov 27 '09 at 16:03
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Jz199
59 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
3.25K Views
Is there a technical distinction between "early stage" funding and other "early" funding terminology

Is there a formal distinction between the term "early stage" funding and other "early" funding such as seed funding, angel funding and venture funding?

asked Nov 27 '09 at 15:26
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Robert
43 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.91K Views
Are there standard approaches to equity and compensation when joining early stage startups?

I recently met the founder of a web startup who is looking to build his management team. I would fill an executive position on that team. Last year, the company received initial angel funding...

asked Nov 27 '09 at 15:04
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Robert
43 points

9 Votes
6 Answers
2.98K Views
Good proofreading site?

We don't have any natural english speakers with our company, so what is a good site to have our blog posts, etc. proofread for style, grammar, etc? Any comments and thoughts on the subject are...

asked Nov 27 '09 at 09:05
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Slav Ivanov
1,146 points

4 Votes
1 Answers
2.59K Views
Getting testimonials, what are the best practices?

Testimonials can be a useful marketing tool. I wanted to toss a bunch of questions out to see if someone with some experience in the area can provide feedback and guidance. Are there times where...

asked Nov 27 '09 at 03:31
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Oleg Barshay
2,091 points

0 Votes
5 Answers
3.47K Views
How should we approach selling to entrepreneurs?

We recently launched a new service business. Our target is the potential entrepreneur. Our goal is to help the people go from curious to competent in making the go/no go decision in launching...

asked Nov 26 '09 at 09:02
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Ideareview
61 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
5.74K Views
Subsidiary or Branch Abroad?

I've found a question that I found interesting, and would like some feedback as to what you all think..... Back-story: A web-based company wants to operate in foreign country to increase sales and...

asked Nov 26 '09 at 04:09
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Nbeecroft
515 points

7 Votes
14 Answers
5.25K Views
Why are most of the well known startups originated from USA?

I'm not trying to throw a flamebait, but on the other hand I want to learn from the success. Why is the ecosystem to build a startup seems to be so viable in USA? How did it all started? I know...

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asked Nov 25 '09 at 21:21
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Jpartogi
1,342 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
3.08K Views
Startup Employment Considerations

A former co-worker of mine has started an LLC that is owned 100% by him. He has asked me to assist him in market research / analysis and sales, based on the theory that I will come on board and be...

asked Nov 25 '09 at 19:02
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Jz199
59 points

2 Votes
7 Answers
3.54K Views
Does a startup really need to be located in Silicon Valley to be successful?

What's so special about the valley, besides being around other startup folks, that entrepenuers feel they must be located there? Now before you go off quoting Paul Graham or Marc Andreessen please...

asked Nov 25 '09 at 15:59
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Joe A
1,196 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.93K Views
Are there any good monetization strategies for webservice/API providers?

I often have ideas for a webservice ... as in a live internet programming API (Application Programmable Interface) for other websites. Ideally, I'd like to allow access to the API for free in order...

asked Nov 25 '09 at 09:03
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John Mac Intyre
1,086 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
2.52K Views
Open source user accounts(openid) OR website specific user accounts?

these days i see the trend where websites are offering the user to chose one of his openid to login to the website instead of creating a new one. it saves the harddisk space for the websites and...

asked Nov 25 '09 at 08:16
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Syed
445 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.83K Views
Is there a good service for managing simple email lists

I have a select set of customers that I would to provide info to on a regular basis via email. I could just create a email alias in outlook but then I would have to manage any subscriptions or...

asked Nov 25 '09 at 08:14
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Dane
1,866 points

5 Votes
7 Answers
3.82K Views
Advice/Resources on Performance Reviews for Employees

We're getting ready to formalize our processes around employee reviews and I wondered if anyone had some great advice and/or links to articles/resources that are valuable on the subject. I've never...

asked Nov 25 '09 at 04:30
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Randfish
1,001 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
4.67K Views
What is the best web site chat provider to use?

I want to add a chat capability to my web site. Wondering recommendations from folks. Looking for something relatively inexpensive and relatively easy to implement but want it to be functional....

asked Nov 25 '09 at 00:59
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Chris
4,214 points

4 Votes
5 Answers
2.92K Views
Reagrding pricing ...Should it be few big fish or many small fish

We have software which can run as per user SaaS model and also as custom deployment. To advertise we are planning to host it and give it free for some time / users. But there is another argument as...

asked Nov 24 '09 at 23:30
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Jigar Shah
131 points

6 Votes
2 Answers
2.18K Views
Resellers or Affliates?

What should I consider first, and why? Setting up a Reseller Program for my software product. or Setting up an Affiliate Network for my software product.

asked Nov 24 '09 at 16:47
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Lkessler
1,471 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
2.64K Views
Would You use fairsoftware.com to find contributers?

Would you consider using Fairsoft 's share vesting system in an early start-up to increase the amount of resources (skilled people) you have access too? You would be using vested equity (though...

asked Nov 24 '09 at 13:48
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Adam
446 points

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6 Answers
4.43K Views
Cheap transcription for video blog?

I am looking for a cheap transcription service for video blog material (interviews, etc). I don't need subtitles or time syncing. Just cheap and relatively accurate transcription of video. Does...

asked Nov 24 '09 at 11:46
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Joseph Turian
895 points

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7 Answers
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What was your first business? How old were you when you started it?

Listening to Mixergy interviews I am always fascinated with how many entrepreneurs started their first businesses when they were really young. I hope to get responses of the first registered...

asked Nov 24 '09 at 06:11
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Usman Sheikh
1,728 points