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5 Answers
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Where can I propose an open source project and collaborate on software requirements before starting to code?

I'm searching for a website to start a new open source project--I want to start the developing of a "Sport Training Log". I have some software development skills, but not everything I need (I...

asked Dec 20 '10 at 21:24
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Boos
111 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.44K Views
Need a bank partnership for my website...any suggestions?

Im starting a website however my site is dependant on the use of a financial institution to serve as place where members can deposit money for future use. Does anyone have any suggestions on the...

asked Aug 9 '11 at 23:32
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B Run
16 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
5.96K Views
Can I use a business name to accept Paypal donations (for free software) before legally forming a business?

I would like to give away some software I have developed for free on a website as donationware, but rather than see my name when people donate, I would like them to see something more official like...

asked Jan 24 '12 at 17:03
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Fentoooon
113 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.4K Views
Copyright/Trademark issues on Computer/Tablet/Phone accessories

My wife and I are starting a small business to create hand made cases for laptop/tablet/phones etc. We're curious about the legalities of buying fabric that's pre-printed with logos of lets say...

asked Apr 17 '12 at 05:04
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Dstarh
113 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
1.68K Views
Launching a team collaboration web-based software: questions about its name

We are about to launch a product similar to Basecamp, Asana and Podio (hopefully not too similar). It is a team collaboration web-based software targetting small and medium businesses. We have...

asked Nov 10 '12 at 04:42
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Dan
49 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.04K Views
Where will a two people company do business?

I'm planing to startup a company, that will operate online, with one more person. We are not from the United States but we would like to incorporate it there. Maybe Delaware or California, we are...

asked Sep 22 '13 at 12:12
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Diego Armando Rincon
113 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.96K Views
How to hire employees or good management team for a startup when I have no friends?

I have no friends and I am alone with the idea of the startup. Though I know execution is the main part in a startup, I don't know where should I or how to hire people for my startup.

asked Feb 28 '14 at 19:26
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jolt
11 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.69K Views
Topic suggestions for software developer's conference?

I help book topic sessions for the annual Software Industry Conference which will be held this year in Dallas, TX. The conference targets both beginner and experienced Micro ISVs, and internet...

asked Feb 22 '10 at 12:46
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Gary E
12,510 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
3.02K Views
What are high barrier niches that are hard to get into in software

Yes I do what to get idea if this is the question , what are not crowded niches that are hard to get into for single developer or team of 2? In software industry

asked Oct 18 '10 at 01:14
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Meir
238 points

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2 Answers
2.13K Views
freelancers.com ,elance etc ask for portfolio web related

My basic idea here is for starting a software company Well the people giving projects at freelancers and such sites basically ask for a portfolio, i have been in this field professionally for...

asked Jan 29 '11 at 15:29
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Mazhar Kaunain Baig
111 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2K Views
Writing up design requirements

I am trying to spec out logo and web design requirements to take to design companies. What should the spec include? Any good templates?

asked Feb 5 '11 at 15:22
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Tvanover
127 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.31K Views
Profit sharing with sales person

I am trying to start yet another offshore development company. I have couple of people (onshore) who might be generating leads for us and closing the sales. Now the point is that these guys are...

asked Jul 27 '11 at 17:02
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Pradeep
286 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.19K Views
Should a new web startup spend the effort required to support IE7?

I'm currently in the final testing stages of launching the release version of my website. Over the past couple days, I've been testing the entire site on IE7 as it's a browser I would like to be...

asked Mar 9 '12 at 03:17
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Mike Christensen
183 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.29K Views
How to incorporate software startup from Poland or some other country?

I have problem, I live in Poland and I want to incorporate my software startup that makes around $15k/year. The cost of incorporation of a limited company in Poland is $7k/year (w/out taxes). This...

asked Apr 25 '12 at 19:36
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Svisstack
188 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.47K Views
What techniques do you use to see if your product or service provides Value?

I use a simple formula to define value . Benefits - Costs = Value But the key thing to note is that what you think are benefits for the customers might not be perceived as benefits. Asking them...

asked Oct 13 '09 at 21:36
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Anup
547 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
3.99K Views
Best Method for Advertising Mobile Application

We are looking to get the most bang for our buck, what is the best method for marketing our mobile application? Are there services that specialize in marketing for mobile applications? Any...

asked Jan 19 '10 at 15:38
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Gulu Apps
41 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.72K Views
Giving Equity to an Incubator

A new incubator has shown interest in my startup idea and are asking for 7% equity. As this is the first time someone has asked for equity from me I'm not sure what exactly this entails. Does this...

asked Nov 1 '11 at 07:53
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User744319
94 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.65K Views
Sweat Equity problem

I am soon to launch an interesting network. I have completed product development and currently testing the product. In the course of working on the project, I met an experienced man who loved the...

asked Jan 24 '12 at 19:13
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Marie
11 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.5K Views
Best way to ask for honest feedback on your startup?

How can you ask for honest, actionable feedback on your startup from friends in the industry? One of the things about the bay area is that no one ever tell the other person that their idea sucks.Is...

asked Feb 28 '14 at 20:24
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Crystal Bryant
20 points

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3 Answers
3.5K Views
100% remote teams: how do you collaboration?

What tools and strategies do you recommend for 100% remote teams to collaborate? Our team of 6 is spread across the globe. Also, how can you create a company culture in such a case?

asked May 14 '14 at 14:43
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Patty Balderas
14 points