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Should I hire an agency to develop our platform?

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

August 18th, 2017

You say you can't afford to make a permanent developer position right now. Have you considered contracting with an individual developer rather than... More

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

Ganeshan Sujeeharan Royalist, Virtusan

August 18th, 2017

Well I Myself is kind of techie and help tech startups. Hiring an Single engineer to do your job is a good thing but then you'll also have to think... More

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How to hire a CTO for a hardware company?

Chetan Desai Founder

August 17th, 2017

My only suggestion to you would be look for volunteers or interns :)

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

Jakub Kostecki

Last updated on August 17th, 2017

Hi Anonymous, I do third-party startup BI and due diligence for startup investors - startupfactcheck.com From my experience of vetting hundreds of... 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?

Mouad Ezzaki zaki'sbar@redwidgets,social,philosophy,money,pleasure ,chance

August 17th, 2017

just keep it simple to understand whats happening

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What can be done to unleash innovation with larger corporations?

Steve Owens

August 17th, 2017

They should fund startups by investing alongside VC. Very difficult to disrupt markets inside a company that is the market - read The Innovators Delium.... More

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

Ilya Lipovich Angel Investor/Operations leader

August 17th, 2017

Ayan. Interesting enough we just wrote a piece on this topic. It's on my site. Here is the link... feel free to reach out and discuss. https://getcider.com/top-ways-choose-managed-freelance-software-development-resources/#more-3197 You... More

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Are there any dev shops or 'startup consultant' firms with 'accelerators' that aren't scams?

Anonymous

Last updated on August 17th, 2017

In the process of seeking seed funding, I've come across a number of companies that claim to offer both services (app development, bookkeeping, business... More

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

Avy Loren-Cohen CoFounder ALC Strategic Business Consulting & Executive Coaching for Startups & mature corporations

August 17th, 2017

This usually relates to one's skills and experience. Difficulty will have a direct relationship to what you or your team are able to do... assuming... More

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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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How do you choose the software development partner that suits your business?

Anonymous

August 17th, 2017

In essence a partner: - who can be your friend - who is technical and innovative - who gets your idea and is truly enthusiastic about it More

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How do you choose the software development partner that suits your business?

Peter Babich Team lead

August 16th, 2017

You really have to consider carefully before picking one. There are few points you should check while finding the right company for your needs: 1.... More

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

Anonymous

August 16th, 2017

Here are some important things to check before starting your own business. 1 - Ready for the startup lifestyle: If you are currently an employee... 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