Software Questions

I'm thinking of starting a new educational institute. One of the plans I had in mind was to use a call center with a good ACD (Automatic Call Distribution ) capability, so that each customer would...

Software Business

asked Aug 9 '13 at 17:29

Saeed Neamati
153 points

I am looking for a technical co-founder to join myself and the other founder in the development of some software for a start-up with with a great market. The problem is I'm 16. We both have some...

Software Co-Founder Development

asked Jul 6 '13 at 00:09

Jason
41 points

I have a site I am launching within the next couple of weeks. The site will be providing a service to connect people locally within there region (city,state etc..). The question is, should I...

Software Online Service

asked Jul 6 '13 at 00:12

Justin
50 points

I see several questions on this site that discuss how, as a startup, to sell software to large businesses. On the other hand, Paul Graham of Y Combinator says that If you're building something for...

Software B2B Enterprise B2C

asked Jul 18 '13 at 08:00

Dan
111 points

I have a customer who wants to pay me by sharing the revenues. He already has a good user base on his PC software version, and we both know that a mobile app should sell quite well (let's say...

Software Revenue Mobile Apps

asked Jun 10 '13 at 09:35

Dalmas
103 points

I'm developing some school communication/information software for mobile and browser and I have a question about ads. I was going to have a resources section where people can post useful links and...

Software Development Advertising Communication

asked Jul 5 '13 at 18:11

Jason
41 points

We charge a monthly fee for customers to use our service. On the sign-up form the calculation for this fee is done and the cost is shown to the customer. They can then complete the billing info and...

Software Subscriptions Consulting Saas

asked May 22 '13 at 23:27

Sjbotha
116 points

I am writing a software product for business use. First few versions were for free, but now I started selling the product. I think that adding at least a short list of companies that are using my...

Software Corporation

asked May 31 '13 at 06:26

Tomasz Grobelny
106 points

I have a simple idea (I think it is not patentable) that I have turned it into an effective software. It need some more effort to make it commercial. By the way I am not unwilling to sell it to THE...

Software Exit Strategy

asked Apr 30 '13 at 17:54

Bahribayli
123 points

I was wondering what is a reasonable/fare commission for someone (call him an agent) who can introduce us to a potential big client. I estimate the client can generate at minimum 400K-600K a year...

Software Negotiation Business Model Saas

asked May 2 '13 at 08:47

Adhg
250 points

I have a person on staff who has been doing a lot of admin type work: support, billing, etc. I am thinking that I will want another programmer (PHP/MYSQL/etc) in the next 6-12 months for some new...

Software Management Employees

asked Apr 9 '13 at 01:27

Simon
165 points

This is a cross-post from stackoverflow; I was told you guys might be more knowlegable in this area... I have an idea for a project which, ideally, I would like to eventually make money...

Software Legal Copyright Software Licensing

asked Apr 14 '13 at 14:52

Araisbec
16 points

I'm a software developer and I have made the first alpha version of my service. And now I need more human resources to make something significant. I need people which will work for free yet. And...

Software Co-Founder

asked Apr 16 '13 at 23:58

Sergzach
101 points

I am currently working as a Software Developer with a company. As well, I provide solutions also to some clients part time. Recently I got an inquiry for a software product. I believe that the...

Software Partnerships Sole Proprietorship

asked Apr 17 '13 at 01:42

Rumit Parakhiya
110 points

My software comes with the standard Apache 2.0 License which covers our bases pretty well while providing flexibility for us and our customers to use/modify the software to their needs. I have...

Software Contract License

asked Apr 18 '13 at 01:34

Snake Doc
179 points

I am using Quickbooks to handle invoicing, purchasing, sales, etc. and so, to facilitate all these processes, I have an 'Items' list; I know, pretty standard stuff, right? Well, here's my problem,...

Software Accounting

asked Mar 23 '13 at 01:51

Jvance
1 point

I am completely new to negotiating equity, and I don't know where I stand with regards to pushing back on potential offers of equity based on a new project. If anybody could give me their view on...

Software Development Equity Shares

asked Mar 26 '13 at 01:00

Dee Mac
123 points

My associates and I own a services business. To improve efficiency we started to developed own software two years ago. The software we developed seems to be very effective and time-saving for us...

Software Equity Stock Options Software Licensing Stocks

asked Apr 3 '13 at 22:57

Gauthier
1 point

I want to develop a tool which makes it easy for teachers and professors to write tests: multiple version, multiple choice, long answer, scantron, the whole works. The question is, would I be...

Software Web

asked Mar 6 '13 at 09:28

Ian93
118 points

I have created a small application/tool, and I would like to release it to the public under those conditions: It is free. (donations are welcome) It is closed source. In the future, I might...

Software License Application Donations Software Licensing

asked Mar 11 '13 at 10:51

Sharp12345
113 points