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I have a web based product which has some unique characteristics. The whole concept is not 100% unique but the way this idea has shaped up I think is unique. I want to apply for patent of this...
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The business concept in broad terms was to help customer find the cheapest or other best offer from comparable offers by automatically going to those websites, filling out complex forms and then...
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I'm sure many of you have been in this situation before, where you want to quit your day job to focus more on the startup you have built. Currently I'm having a hard way to tell my employer that I...
There are lots and lots of startups that succeeded. They prove that the idea behind them was good just as much as the implementation and marketing and all that stuff were good. Then sometimes a...
I have mobile app and social media site ideas but not sure how to get them started seeing that I don't have any computer science background. I have contacted some local consulting firms but they...
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I'm looking to approach some local companies that my startup has synergy with about making a strategic investment in my company? Any ideas on how to approach these prospects? Thanks...:)
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We're getting close to launching a new product, and I'm trying to decide the right timing for press. We plan to run an invite only beta for a week or two, followed by a larger beta group before...
From your experience, what would you like to advice First Time Enterpreneur ?
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One of my friend is on H1-B Visa in US working for some company, he wants to start his own startup and he is working madly on some of his idea but as he is not US Citizen he feels very said about...
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Netflix introduced a new way to rent DVD's. Zappos introduced a new way to buy shoes. When both ideas were just starting out, they must have seemed crazy to most. How does one take a "crazy new...
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For those that are running profitable ventures, some amount of cash reserves are necessary to: Smooth out the variability of cash flows Be prepared for emergencies such as an office flood or a...
Looking for people to share you experiences in marketing an ERP product in the education space(schools/colleges/universities). What challenges you faced and how did you overcome them ?
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What are trends or patterns of successful technology startups? Which is the sector where startups have been more successful? I see social networking as one, ex. Facebook.
Can anyone point me to any data that shows validates the scalability promises of the MySql database ? Specifically I am looking for real life examples of applications running MySql server and...
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Related to this question here, if I'm not a US permanent resident, is it possible for me to get an account in US banks? If possible, what are the prerequisites? Has anyone been in this situation...
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I need a business plan. I know nothing of this. Where do I start and which direction should I go in?
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When starting a new company, it is curial to get the right team in place, or the business will never go anywhere. While it is possible to go at it alone, co-founders can be a great asset, if they...
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Is there a way to use my own money in a 401k or IRA account to invest in my startup? It looks like "Rollover Business Startups" (ROBS) are discouraged by the IRS. Are you aware of any other tactics...
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What is a good online Web 2.0 button generator that you have used? I've seen many sites has really funky button, but because I don't have any art skill I thought I can use a generator to do that. I...
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Anyone ever work with Commission Junction or Linkshare (or others) as an advertiser? I'm looking to set up an affiliate program for my marketplace app. We have the technical skill to implement an...
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