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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 Matthews Founder of Varys (Anonymous P2P Information Brokerage) progressing past idea looking for a cofounder

August 17th, 2017

I have outlines of my business plan and pitch deck, but I have neither a cofounder nor a complete business plan. If my goal is to have a successful... More

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

Rajiv Mylavarapu I am an entrepreneur looking to grow my business

August 17th, 2017

We are an app development company. Do check us out at www. Escapadetechnologies.com

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

Dat Nguyen Lean startup enthusiast, serial entrepreneur, & co-founder at softupsolutions.com

August 17th, 2017

The most difficult thing for entrepreneurs is having to make decisions. - Decide which market to get into. - Decide how/where to find product/market... 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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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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Is being vulnerable Ok?

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

August 16th, 2017

i think that your stategy to show us the story of your busness is a good idea to build trust with others and be partners inthe futur. for me trust... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Fred Stacey Servant Leader with a passion for building future leaders

August 16th, 2017

Don't be afraid to fail. Instead embrace the fast failures and constantly learn. Measure, Measure, Measure...did I say measure? Hopefully this leap... More

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What can be done to unleash innovation with larger corporations?

Noah Cardona Founder & CEO at nacgenX, LLC | Principal at Cardoson Holdings

August 16th, 2017

I think you nailed it on the head with the statement of "corporations are meant to deliver." In my experience (definitely not a large corporation)... 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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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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What is the most difficult thing when you want to start a new business?

Frank Binauli Entrepreneur

August 16th, 2017

funds are a big hiccup. Some entreprenuerial projects do not need you to start too small. you still have to buy that smallest machine required for... 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