Hi. good questions. Answers: 1. Yes and No - it depends on what you're developing. If it is a cyber product or software, then investors would (usually) expect you to have in-house developers (meaning programmers which are part of the core team). If it's a website that offers services or an app,...
I would say this from my personal experience. First right to popularise your domain name. Here are the top 12 tips they've shared that you have to consider when fundraising for your social enterprise. 1. DON’T ACCEPT EVERY CHECK YOU’RE OFFERED. When you’re running a cash-strapped business, it ca...
Your absolute first step is to gauge interest. Without demand, you will end up wasting your time and resources building something nobody wants. Find a need, know it inside and out, then build the solution to that need. Don't just talk to you friends and family (they are biased). Talk to the re...
Before staring your Animation Studio, you need to be sure that you will have clients/buyers. Everything starts from a test. You cannot just create a Studio and think that you will be successful. You need to test everything before starting. Here is a short business plan: Find your niche - fin...
Can you promote without content? No. However it does not start with content either, it starts with 'strategy'. What exactly do you want to communicate, what you want your audience to expect in your blog, how you want to hook them, engage them, and participate in discussions. What are your strengt...
First off, I'm sorry to hear of your struggles. Secondly, I commend your diligence. As for which course of action to take... There is no silver bullet and while it may seem frustrating you may very well be right on the heels of success. You never know when it will take place in your life, but i...
The terms are based on how an Angel investor views your company as well as your startup’s value in the market. So they are looking at your impact potential within your sector and industry, the size of any recent exits, the willingness to enter into a deal, and vice versa for the entrepreneur.
I've lived in Dubai and crisscrossed the middle east on business. You are right, Dubai is the obvious choice and that's where I was based most of the time. It would have helped if you had mentioned more details about the type of business you are into. Dubai is a little expensive but unparalleled...
You might try hiring him/her via oDesk. I think it's the simpliest way to go.
Hi, I currently work at Idealab and the body of knowledge and level of support for entrepreneurs is outstanding. I worked at 3 start-ups prior to joining Idealab and feel like I've learned as much in the past year here as I did at any of the start-ups. Plus the people here truly want to help an...