Getting Started Questions

I have a new idea for a hardware product. Unfortunately, I only have experience with software and would only be able to develop the software side of the product. I have no idea where I would start....

Getting Started Products

asked Oct 24 '10 at 07:52

Senseful
111 points

Suddenly an idea strikes me and I start thinking about it. In the initial hours (can be days), the prospect looks very exciting and promising, however with time I am able to see the...

Getting Started Motivation Ideas

asked Nov 3 '10 at 04:15

Dienekes
126 points

I've got several ideas for new products that I think might fill various gaps in the market. However, I'm unsure where to start. I'm not an engineer, nor do I have access to facilities to create...

Getting Started Ideas UK Prototype

asked Oct 20 '10 at 00:35

Pm 2
133 points

In our local area there are certain products that are sold at a much higher premium by large big brand retail stores and they move a lot of this product. There are smaller established stores who...

Getting Started Strategy Business Agreements

asked Oct 20 '10 at 09:07

Xiaohouzi79
1,257 points

Though maximum start-ups come up in information-technology sector, however there are many other who want to venture out, in their respective field, but fall short of guidance or motivation due to...

Getting Started

asked Sep 24 '10 at 07:57

S H
118 points

I am a student and do freelance programming work to pay the bills until I graduate and maybe even after. I live in Kansas but I do freelance work across state lines (in Missouri currently) Is it...

Getting Started LLC Health Insurance Tax

asked Oct 6 '10 at 05:50

Schwiz
126 points

I see a lot of information about starting an LLC or other corporation, but very little information about a sole proprietorship. I am a freelance web developer and programmer and right now I am...

Getting Started

asked Jul 28 '10 at 01:23

Sonofabit
146 points

I have a high tech software start up B2B ...I know in my industry that competitors market through blogs, webinars, seo, associations, broadcast emails etc... I am targeting the Canadian Small to...

Getting Started Marketing Sales Strategy

asked Jun 2 '10 at 07:26

Stacey
484 points

Does it make sense to find a mentor who can help you out in your startup, online? He's not going to be physically present, of course. And you run the risk of him running away with your idea. But...

Getting Started Mentor

asked Apr 25 '10 at 05:53

Startup Struggler
77 points

Can one pay for expenses that a start up requires before forming your LLC or Corp? Is it then possible to count them as expenses when you start one?

Getting Started Incorporation Payments Expenses

asked Apr 9 '10 at 18:06

Vnchopra
418 points

Assume the following situation: You are small Developing a product for a niche market Your product is better than others (I know it's not, but for the sake of argument let's say it's ) No...

Getting Started Marketing Software

asked Apr 11 '10 at 03:22

The Dictator
2,305 points

Do you engage your market before or after you make a prototype? I say it's better to get people involved as early as possible (before making the prototype), because not only will you make sure...

Getting Started Customers Customer Feedback

asked Apr 11 '10 at 06:44

Raed
101 points

We are looking to setup an online casino here in the Philippines. Im asking this question to supplement our knowledge of putting up an online casino. If you have any ideas on how to go about these...

Getting Started

asked Apr 12 '10 at 19:49

Startup Struggler
77 points

I posted here about starting an online business in your free time. There are many advantages to this like, no need for outside money, total control on everything, fun, and a terrific learning...

Getting Started

asked Apr 17 '10 at 04:19

Tony Henrich
85 points

I want to know what type of registration process is required for a software startup, specially in India. My startup specializes in LAMP and .NET. Is Microsoft Empower partner program worth...

Getting Started India

asked Apr 20 '10 at 18:57

Rpk
208 points

A year ago, my friends and I started a company based on a big (relatively) project referred to us by a friend. Now the project is complete and we've gotten deals with several companies to build...

Getting Started Focus

asked Mar 13 '10 at 19:42

Startup Struggler
77 points

I'd like your opinions on how I can use marketing to increase sales. I run a small business on the side (I also have a full-time job), selling a niche enterprise software application. Last year I...

Getting Started Marketing Advertising

asked Mar 25 '10 at 21:20

Cocowalla
327 points

I'm curious, do you think customers should be told that the service they are using is the very first version and they should expect updates (eg. we're going by MVP philosophy)? Where do you draw...

Getting Started

asked Feb 24 '10 at 06:58

Matt
460 points

Let me preface this with the fact I am not a business student. I am a computer science student but I have a great interest in creating a startup. These questions have probably been asked before, so...

Getting Started Ideas Investment

asked Feb 3 '10 at 04:14

Fly Ghost
126 points

I live in Colombia and have a web service, I would like to create a company in the US so I can receive payments from there. Is there a way to create a company without traveling there like this...

Getting Started Incorporation Saas Selling

asked Jan 26 '10 at 14:32

Carl
16 points