Entrepreneurial Discussions

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

Eugene Dzhurinsky Software Engineer, wanterpreneur

September 18th, 2017

Getting the business plan is easy. Finding a person to name a co-founder is hard, and you absolutely must have a business plan to put on the table... More

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

John Zhu Seeking marketing/sales cofounders, willing to swap expertise

Last updated on September 18th, 2017

here is my post on this forum as an alternative: why not swap your expertise for development skills. https://cofounderslab.com/discuss/swapping-expertise-to-move-startups-forward More

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Why pay sales team prior to results?

Sumeet Jadhav Founder @ Code Factree

September 18th, 2017

@Anonymous, See I totally agrees with you, But my question is why to pay first, means why not bring us the business and take the money. If you create... 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

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What are your favorite tools for startup product management?

Rambabu Thapa Entrepreneur, Sales and Marking Executive, Digital Marketing, Designer, Programmer

September 18th, 2017

Business Model Canvas helps you re-evaluate your unique value proposition in regards to your customer segments, business activities, cost structure, and... More

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What are your favorite tools for startup product management?

Rambabu Thapa Entrepreneur, Sales and Marking Executive, Digital Marketing, Designer, Programmer

September 18th, 2017

For a startup, nothing is more important than making sure everyone on the team is on the right track.As you grow you want to have the ability to manage... 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?

Mark

September 18th, 2017

No need for a business plan, business model canvas should be fine.

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swapping expertise to move startups forward

John Zhu Seeking marketing/sales cofounders, willing to swap expertise

September 18th, 2017

Thanks to those who commented on my post. Quite a few posts I have been following have to do with "how to find a tech cofounder for an MVP?" or "should... More

Question · Big data · Entrepreneurship

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

Anonymous

Last updated on September 18th, 2017

I developed a project with a big data company, but all IP rights belong to me. Now that the concept's been fleshed out and tested, the company's given... More

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When should I put pause to idea and move on with another idea

Thomas Sutrina Inventor at Retired Pursue Personal interrests and family

September 17th, 2017

The person with some success could have have had the resources you were missing. I always assume that there are people as smart as I am and that society... More