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What are some creative ways for a cash poor start up to compensate a designer?

We are in need of a designer for our start up, but we are pretty much cash poor. I have been talking to a designer for a few days, and he really wants to help as he loves our idea. He is very...

asked Oct 24 '12 at 13:00
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Derek
164 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
4.31K Views
Tech Startup Organizational Structure

We are in the process of launching a tech startup. I wonder if there's a good way to form a good organizational structure. I came up with the following, but I don't know if it sounds professional...

asked Jun 7 '13 at 16:16
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Noah
138 points

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2 Answers
2.72K 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

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4 Answers
2.74K Views
Is the "invite based" sign up worth having for a new application or startup?

So, just as the title states, is it worth it? I've seen a lot of newer services try this model, including Google+, Spotify, etc. but I'm not sure if it really created enough value for the services....

asked Sep 7 '11 at 04:42
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Nick
108 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.77K Views
Do I need a small business bank account?

I am starting a small business with a partner in a another state. We already have an LLC established. I have done some googling the differences for a business bank account at various banks. Wells...

asked Nov 21 '11 at 13:16
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Mitch
16 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
6.28K Views
When should I start worrying about the number of signups I have on my landing page?

I just launched my landing page a few days ago,and I'm already fearful that I won't succeed, which may be unrealistic considering how early I am in the process. I've started working through The...

asked Dec 17 '11 at 22:16
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Levi Campbell
118 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3.69K Views
How to find steady programmers for a start up?

Here is my dilemna I only have a small budget for a Java programmer and I keep finding people that cannot see the benefit of doing anything they just want a salary and a full time job. So I have...

asked May 19 '10 at 22:36
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Stacey
484 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
6.12K Views
Web Analytics: Identifying referral traffic from sites on HTTPS

As Google, Facebook, Twitter, and other sites implement https the referral data in analytics tools is becoming less accurate, e.g. HTTPS traffic comes with a blank referer and appears as direct...

asked Mar 29 '12 at 07:27
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Webbie
2,835 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
1.92K Views
How important is the quality of the website?

I'm planning to launch on iPhone app. In doing so, I am also starting my business; whether personal or LLC etc is still undetermined. I am in the process of creating a WordPress website for this...

asked May 10 '12 at 06:28
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Torben Gundtofte Bruun
350 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
1.94K Views
If my startup buys software code, is the seller or buyer responsible for copyright infringments?

The reason I'm asking is this: I currently run a sole proprietorship. I plan to establish a Limited company in 6 months time. The Limited company will take ownership of all software I produce in...

asked May 29 '12 at 17:45
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Nilzor
138 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.72K Views
Release or wait for data to be available?

We are planning to launch a web site for real estate ads. Actually, it's a web site where real estate agents can post properties(houses, flat, land) to sell or to rent. Then other people can look...

asked Nov 21 '09 at 00:58
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Pattchen
16 points

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3 Answers
3.03K Views
What are the pitfalls of incorporating *after* launching a new website with partner(s)?

A friend and I are working on a website which we hope to launch before the end of the year. We would like to put off the actual incorporation for as long as possible (legal, accounting, & other...

asked Dec 6 '09 at 07:47
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John Mac Intyre
1,086 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
2.52K Views
How can I make my site more social / involved for posters?

I've just created a new site which allows users to post content around their local area and any activities. As it has just been launched there is not much in the way of content for those people...

asked May 19 '11 at 12:03
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Xiaohouzi79
1,257 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
2.32K Views
What's the thinking behind why so many pricing pages having 3 options?

I'm pricing my SaaS version 2.0 software in preparation for launch in Q1 and I'm wondering why so many pricing pages have 3 options. For v1 we just had 1 pricing plan and we definitely left money...

asked Dec 24 '11 at 03:44
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Umassthrower
458 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
4.41K Views
What if the startup I work for gets bought out?

I am the technical founder of the startup that I work for. My software, that I architected, runs on a device that has won a Gold award even before the trade association's show. The startup is...

asked Apr 7 '12 at 02:30
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Someone Somewhere
116 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.42K Views
Office Space in Client's Office

One of our clients has agreed to allow us to use some of their office space gratis whilst we get to our feet. Is there anything that we should consider that may not be obvious. I'm aware that we...

asked Jun 6 '12 at 22:48
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Mr Edmundo
118 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
2.39K Views
Projecting Sales for Web Dev Business Plan

I am putting together a business plan for my Web Development startup. Cost of materials, marketing, etc. are the easy (fixed or one-time cost) parts - but I am trying to figure out how to create a...

asked Dec 18 '12 at 09:00
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Itamar
116 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
4.76K Views
Strategy for pricing a desktop application

I'm trying to figure out how to price a desktop application that I'm currently developing. I have read a few articles on the subject, but I'm unable to come up with a clear path. A bit of...

asked Dec 1 '09 at 11:17
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Smart Company Software
1,190 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
1.98K Views
How to tactfully respond to friends and relatives who say get a real job?

My friends and family who none of which own a company keep telling me I should get a job. From my perspective creating a job is a job. I explain that I am developing a software company and it...

asked Aug 25 '11 at 04:53
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Waterfallrain
18 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3.03K Views
deciding on priorities for new features

we released a very limited version of our product but it misses lots of functionality. Our income will be based on retailers and there are certain functionality they will be looking for. And of...

asked Mar 7 '12 at 08:30
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Altuure
103 points