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

Myra Ann Keith Co-founder and President of A-Tel Communications, Inc.

September 19th, 2017

I have read nearly all the responses. If you believe in your idea and your product just keep moving. I agree that a co-founder is a difficult proposition.... More

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How do I get in touch with angel investors?

Raymond Williams Software Developer at Vista Entertainment Solutions USA

September 19th, 2017

Meetups Angel List Personal Networks Cold Calls Incubators Mentors Friends Family

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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?

David Martin

September 19th, 2017

Patent, then register as an LLC or incorporate as an S-Corp. Then go out into the market. Downside-attorney cost and time. Downside of not first building... 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?

Anthony Vaught Managing founder @ Comma LLC

September 19th, 2017

Can you pm me with some details, interested in this as well and might be able to help.

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Should I use a BaaS for my enterprise SaaS app?

Niresh Agarwal Growth Strategist

Last updated on September 19th, 2017

My suggestion would be to use BaaS provider(s) wherever possible and as long as it is not the differentiator part of your offering during initial... 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 Martin

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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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

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

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

Eugene Dzhurinsky Software Engineer, wanterpreneur

September 18th, 2017

1) If you have no tech co-founder at this stage - you're likely failed already. 2) There are the cases when (1) is false 3) You don't need to spend... More

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Why pay sales team prior to results?

Chris Kimera Enthusiastic; Passionate and always Obsessed

September 18th, 2017

Some companies have sale some people that are only paid on commission (no money upfront) But the problem with this is that you won't have much control... More

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Why pay sales team prior to results?

Anonymous

September 18th, 2017

Its a basic quiestion , sales team brings in the money and rest of them uses the money. If you dont spend on sales team your high paid development... More

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

Aaron Vick Cofounder CaseLogistix - Startup Mentor/Advisor

September 18th, 2017

Many answers have been great suggestions! Searching locally for someone to help round out your team of founders can be the jump start you need for... 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?

Evans Musenda Insightful Investment Strategist in Start up for Southern Africa

September 18th, 2017

It's Always better to have as many things as possible.It may mean nothing at all to have a Co founder if the business plan is not done,In my Opinion... More

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Can I raise a Series A to spin off a company?

Steve Owens

September 18th, 2017

Its not difficult to raise money, but it is a lot of work. Most companies go through several stages: Friends, Family and Fools (the 3 "Fs"). Then... More