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I have a working prototype, have applied for provisional patent, and don't really need funding (for now). What's next?

June 25th, 2017

Find at least one solid prospective client that represents well the market you're targeting and see if can get them to test your product in their... More

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Can BigData Analytics help new businesses by using external data sources? what is the cost of such technical setup?

Andrew Pearson Founder, Writer, Editor, screenwriter, eSport producer

June 25th, 2017

Hard to answer such a broad questions. "Big Data" is such a catchall buzzword that it's kind of meaningless. Do you mean social media data, customer... More

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Is it necessary to be present on all the social media platforms once we launch our product, where still we are just team of two in our company ?

Virtue Nwachukwu Founder, Social media manager, Cosmetologist, Makeup artist

Last updated on June 25th, 2017

It's advisable, though not completely necessary. But products and services with online and social media presence tend to grow faster than those without. More

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I just identified a threat to my business, do I abandon the idea?

Ashish Bhatia CoFounder, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Investment Banking Technologies

June 25th, 2017

There will be competitors in whichever field you choose to go. Unless the threat is a legal one (chances of patent infringement etc.) or you are not... More

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I want to Brainstorm the idea of Reverse Bidding for Hotels

IFELAJULO FASINA

June 25th, 2017

i had also been thinking its not workable but the fact is it could distrupt the present models.and it would mean more earnings to the hoteliers that... More

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Is it necessary to be present on all the social media platforms once we launch our product, where still we are just team of two in our company ?

Andrew Pearson Founder, Writer, Editor, screenwriter, eSport producer

June 25th, 2017

I don't believe so, but you should be laser-focused on the type of social media platforms where your customers currently reside. Without knowing what... More

Question · Idea validation · Strategy

I just identified a threat to my business, do I abandon the idea?

Jessica Sirota 15 years Human Resources experience & lawyer

June 25th, 2017

In participating in some idea validation, I identified a threat to my business that is very trendy and has not caught on yet. Do I move forward with... More

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My cofounder won’t leave her day job. What should we do?

Nolan Browne Entrepreneur, Executive & Board Member

June 25th, 2017

Bring the subject up head on. Explain how you see the situation, and that you really need her help if this is going to work. Ask her what her obstacles... More

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I want to Brainstorm the idea of Reverse Bidding for Hotels

Randy Linder wellness; data science; veganism

June 25th, 2017

I'd love to brainstorm. Great idea. Isn't Thumbtack similar in some ways?

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Can any retailer compete with Amazon?

Rebecca Witonsky Autistic Entrepreneur and Tax Preparer

June 25th, 2017

Yes if they have a specialized skill in a niche market and adequate funding to survive financially for a few years. Also brick and mortar retailers... More

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How can I reach more Entrepreneurs and Investors around the globe for my new business development process?

Charles David Dreher We Fund StartUp & Early Stage Companies-Exclusivel

June 24th, 2017

Hello Vibek, I suggest you checkout this new website: https://www.NewBusiness.Network All the Best, Charles

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Is it necessary to be present on all the social media platforms once we launch our product, where still we are just team of two in our company ?

Akinwale Oluwakemi Blessing Cofounder and CEO of Blizz Mobile Hub(Electronic and Communication Engineers)

June 24th, 2017

Hello Following you already....but I think its neccesary to introduce social media and at the same time Experiential Marketing too is very lucrative... More

Question · B2B · E-Commerce

what's the prospect of new b2b e-commerce startup from south asia? can a new startup compete with alibaba?

itmam labib about to start, right now contemplating

June 24th, 2017

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Can any retailer compete with Amazon?

Paul Garcia President at TABLE

June 24th, 2017

Not and succeed, and the key word here that you used is "compete." But in business, you're not supposed to compete, you're supposed to be unique and... More

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Recommendation for javascript based translation service?

Brahim BEN ADDI Brahim, a web developer hopes to have projects partners

June 24th, 2017

Hello! I believe that using Ajax which is depend on Javascript, HTML and XML will be useful cause it's quite similliar to using Php by connexion with... More

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Do you think using WIX.COM for starters could be a better idea for non-technical founders?

vu-nguyen Cofounder & CEO of Nilead informatics

June 24th, 2017

I think Wix or any Web Builder tool may just work for you, it all depends on your goals for your website. You need to think beyond having a website,... More

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Does someone have a good suggestion for finding a cofounder who is dedicated/determined to succeed?

Denis Zubkov Product dev iOS mobile & web

June 24th, 2017

You gotta be a magnet to attract serious candidates. You should be able to tick at least one of those boxes: - you have access to capital - you have... More

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Can any retailer compete with Amazon?

Onyekamjinkeya Solomon Cofounder & CIO

June 24th, 2017

I personal summit to the fact that if Amazon are equipped with more Advance Business Strategies (ABS) and Capable Machines,i think no matter their... More

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My cofounder won’t leave her day job. What should we do?

Ugur Cirak Will start a startup in Japan

June 24th, 2017

I think it would be easy to just say, find yourself a full time cofounder but unfortunately that is not possible most of the time. I would try to... More

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How can I reach more Entrepreneurs and Investors around the globe for my new business development process?

Johnscott Ifeanyi CEO@devine farms

June 24th, 2017

Information is one of the major components of a business... So its very important to know that enough information could bring the breakthrough. So... More