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Can startup consulting be a profitable business?

Devon Campbell Founder at Radworks, Startup Mad Science, lead developer at Resque

September 20th, 2017

It's just a matter of aggressively filtering your prospects. Anyone can start a startup… even people who don't have the money to pay your consulting... More

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I have a final prototype, a patent, website, and a simple business plan, but I'm not really sure what my next steps should be?

Sheena Nadeau, MA Cofounder & CEO of VerteBar; Fitness Expert of 12 years specializing in Pain-Free Movement

September 20th, 2017

I am in the exact position you are in. I just started participating in an incubator program to get that help you've mentioned. My advisor has recommended... More

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What is the best way for on-boarding new user ?

Pavlo Redko Digital Marketing

September 20th, 2017

For me this is an issue of ux. Make user way to the app as simple as possible. Less instructions. According to Steve Krug we don't try to understand... More

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Where to find software developers for early startup, with reasonable rates?

Saeed Sheff ceo

September 20th, 2017

I would say price is not the determining factor instead find the best people that can deliver what your need. Great developers are always efficient... More

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What is the best digital marketing tool for startups and why?

Karan Bavandi Founder at Optimal Access

September 20th, 2017

Startups biggest challenge is to get traffic and mindshare. I use ahrefs for my keyword research, competition research, link building and monitoring... More

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What are your recommendations on Digital Marketing when starting a first company?

Pavlo Redko Digital Marketing

September 20th, 2017

I see two main approaches to consider: 1) is the Hubspot Product-Market and Model-Channel approach or Growth framework. It is good if you don't know... More

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I have a final prototype, a patent, website, and a simple business plan, but I'm not really sure what my next steps should be?

Elysia Blackhart Inventor looking for a business advisor

September 20th, 2017

Thank you to everyone who has answered my questions. There is so much information in your responses, which leads to more questions. Before I ask any... More

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Why pay sales team prior to results?

Ian McCloy Founding Principal of Africa Strategies Network

September 20th, 2017

Organisations offering Sales Services will need to invest a certain amount of time and money understanding exactly what product or service you are... More

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I have my MVP and received great feedback from the community on it! I don't have the skills or money to move forward. What do I do?

Parvez Husein Co-founder and CTO @ Portable Office Company. Exited.

September 20th, 2017

Hi Shane, I'm going to come at this from a different angle. Firstly, well done on getting this far. Your product sounds quite clever. And you have... More

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Where to find software developers for early startup, with reasonable rates?

Aleksandar Varnicic

Last updated on September 20th, 2017

There are too many philosophical answers to the specific question. The answer is east Europe - Serbia, Ukraine, Bulgaria etc. etc. You will get deal... More

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Early stage, should I be trying to get a cofounder (solo right now) or work on a complete business plan?

David M

September 19th, 2017

To respond to some of these answers-Putting together a solid business plan with financials is not "easy." A proper plan, if you put 20-30 hours a... More

Question · MVP Development · Product Development

I have my MVP and received great feedback from the community on it! I don't have the skills or money to move forward. What do I do?

Shane Arcuri

Last updated on September 19th, 2017

Hi All, So, I'm creating software for cryptocurrency mining that will enhance the mining experience and help miners increase their efficiency and... More

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I have a final prototype, a patent, website, and a simple business plan, but I'm not really sure what my next steps should be?

German Valencia Success is not a goal, it is a life style

September 19th, 2017

Create a road map to help you identify your milestones and when you must achieve them; it will help you also understand what you need and when. If... More

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Where to find software developers for early startup, with reasonable rates?

Doug Wheeler Founder at Partskeeper LLC

September 19th, 2017

I have spent the last 10 years working with software development teams in Sarajevo, Bosnia, both as employees of our wholly-owned subsidiary and in... More

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Should I use a BaaS for my enterprise SaaS app?

Aji Abraham

September 19th, 2017

If you are using a decent backend provider availability shouldnt be an issue. Main concern would be the cost as the some backend providers can get... More

Question · Baas · Enterprise software

Should I use a BaaS for my enterprise SaaS app?

Anonymous

Last updated on September 19th, 2017

I am a non-technical founder that has hired a dev shop to develop my MVP for a cloud-based enterprise SaaS responsive web application. I have landed... More

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Question · Business Execution · Operations

I have a final prototype, a patent, website, and a simple business plan, but I'm not really sure what my next steps should be?

Elysia Blackhart Inventor looking for a business advisor

Last updated on September 19th, 2017

I have a basic outline for my business plan, and I am currently researching my pitch deck. I keep trying to figure out what my next steps are after,... More

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Live Chat and Cart Abandon recommendations?

Joann Bloom marketer

September 19th, 2017

yes, I am using LIveAdmins Live chat solution on my eCommerce website since last 3 years my website cart Abandon rate Reduce by 63% and other benefit... More