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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?

Robert Hazelrigg Onwer

June 26th, 2017

branding and marketing plan

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Should I add expiry date to a partnership proposal

Ovie Uwode Business analyst CEO ogalink ent.

June 26th, 2017

Yeah. Sure . to avoid stories that touch the heart. Expiry date is needed to maintain that all partnership deals holds for only an agreed period of... More

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Internet of things applications dev companies ( software & hardware) would recommend for us?

Chetan Davdra CEO of Analog Method and 1337Lab

June 26th, 2017

Hi Vasilis, I own an IoT development house. let me know if you would like to connect, and can discuss in more detail

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Can any retailer compete with Amazon?

Scott Omelianuk Multi-Platform Media Executive; Creating, Remaking, Managing and Marketing Content Businesses

June 26th, 2017

If by "compete" you mean in revenue or users, not likely. But you can have a successful digital retail business by emphasizing the things that Amazon... More

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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?

David Pariseau

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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I want to Brainstorm the idea of Reverse Bidding for Hotels

Munish Suri Entrepreneur, Leader, Expansionist, Technologist

June 25th, 2017

I welcome all participants views and perspective. The problem i want to solve is that there are dime a dozen travel sites offering hotel bookings,... 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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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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My cofounder won’t leave her day job. What should we do?

Joe Albano, PhD Using the business of entrepreneurialism to turn ideas into products and products into sustainable businesses.

June 24th, 2017

You refer to this person as your “cofounder” so I’m wondering what your business relationship is. Have you formed any kind of legal... 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