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Effective communication methods with remote employees?

Kate Mykhaylyak Marketing and Sales at CyberCraft Inc.

August 17th, 2017

Hi Olesya, In your case, I would hire a local trusted partner who would set up your remote team, take care of setting up all communication and reporting... More

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Hire a software developer or pay a company to develop my app

Peter Babich Team lead

August 17th, 2017

Hey Ayan, you really have to consider carefully before picking one. There are few points you should check while finding the right company for your... More

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iOS app development: Hire in or contract a company?

August 17th, 2017

Dear Ken, It's a really difficult decision. As an owner, you want to control and track all tasks that are in a progress at the same time you can't... More

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What is the most difficult thing when you want to start a new business?

Pema Pema CEO design n fabricating

August 17th, 2017

I found the most difficult thing is like in my country Bhutan, the poor people like me are not getting a single loan because of lack of mortgage though... More

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What can be done to unleash innovation with larger corporations?

John Bilicki III

August 17th, 2017

The problem businesses have simply put: they don't have the perspective to understand why they're either wrong or to perceive what parts are missing.... More

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Hire a software developer or pay a company to develop my app

Ankit Sinha Cling.org.in

August 16th, 2017

Hi Ayan .... I am from the technical background. If you required any help you can contact me any time. Contact: Mob: +91 8626 064 676 Mail: sinhaankit.mca2014@gmail.com Thanks! More

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I received a 7-figure pre-purchase gurantee from a F500 client. What kind of investor should I approch for funding?

Anonymous

Last updated on August 16th, 2017

Bad news for you. There are contractual relationships where the payment guarantee is a part of the contractual obligations along with other like confidentiality... More

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In which situation(s) would it make sense for a software startup to go offshore?

Kate Mykhaylyak Marketing and Sales at CyberCraft Inc.

Last updated on August 16th, 2017

Hi there, Here is a good read about the pros and cons of a startup going offshore: Offshoring for startups - does it make sense? Best regards, Kate More

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What can be done to unleash innovation with larger corporations?

Alejandro Cremades Executive Chairman at CoFoundersLab

Last updated on August 16th, 2017

Corporations experience significant challenges when trying to keep up with innovation (see studies from MIT and HBR here and here). Corporations are... More

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Which company is best in web development & mobile app development company?

Lucy Clarke IT Specialist

August 16th, 2017

The E-Commerce online marketplace is extremely competitive and you’ll want to make sure you enter with every possible advantage. E-Commerce... More

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Is it normal that an Angel Investor proposes not cash but technical services, then asks the founder to pay 30% of the estimated technical cost ?

Ran Fuchs Senior executive passionate about new tech.

August 16th, 2017

This is a very common trap. Service providers presenting themselves as angels, to lure you in, and then want to take your money. The most common story... More

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Hire a software developer or pay a company to develop my app

Alex Black Marketing

August 16th, 2017

There are a number of things to consider when hiring an app development company. The short list: History and reputation for shipping products consistently... More

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How much should a simple app cost (to develop)?

Jack Larson Business Development Manager

August 16th, 2017

Let’s discuss how to asses cost of Android or iOS application step by step. Broadly it is being covered in seven stages where each stage has... More

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How far can you go with Wordpress?

Shweta Dubey Business Development Manager at ALEA IT SOLUTIONS

August 16th, 2017

Hi Austin. Could you please share more details about your web application as it depends what kind of application you are building. If the application... More

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What is the most difficult thing when you want to start a new business?

Rethabile Monnapula Founder and Managing Director at Rethamonn and Boikonet

August 16th, 2017

When starting a businesss I would suggest that you do a thorough research about the business you want to start, every thing thay follow will be much... More

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What is the most difficult thing when you want to start a new business?

Omar Omoush Co-founder and CEO

August 15th, 2017

the right product / serivce is the main thing to start your business , all other elements are easier !

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How far can you go with Wordpress?

João Correia

August 15th, 2017

I've seen $50m/year e-commerce business running on wordpress. They had three full-time developers dedicated to maintaining it. If you are thinking... More

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Is being vulnerable Ok?

Mallory Pickard Senior Content Strategist

August 15th, 2017

There's nothing wrong with using failure or setbacks as vehicles for storytelling and transparency, but the key is to articulate cause and solution,... More

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Founder's Salary?

Ronnie Guha DevOps & cloud software development

August 15th, 2017

Yes, it is normal to take sustainable salaries. If you constantly have to worry about how to pay your own bills, you won't be able to dedicate 100%... More

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As an angel, how do I check a startup's finances?

Lorna M. Founder of Msichana Inc.

August 15th, 2017

It is not at all inappropriate . As an investor you should do your due diligence to ensure you know and understand the company you are investing in... More