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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

Beware of being swayed by big-name firms or impressive name-dropping. Make certain you explore these projects. Were they finished on time and on budget? Did the clients consider them a success? Are they publicly available? Although noteworthy, working with large corporations differs remarkably from working with startups.

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6 Ways To Make You An Entrepreneur Before The Product

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s amazing how quickly competitors and “me too” products can encroach on your space, after your product debuts, with account names you should have reserved. You may not see the need for a YouTube, Instagram, or Twitter account now, until someone takes the name you want.

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6 Startup Lessons Learned By Passionate Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

In my own experience with technical startup founders, I still find it hard to name one who was also good, or even interested in financials or business operations. I recommend a personal SWOT analysis first – find your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Then pursue the people and education you need to build a winning business.

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10 Tips On Due Diligence On Any Startup Funding Offer

Startup Professionals Musings

This is the classic pyramid scheme where you get an email with a list of names, asked to send a few dollars to the person at the top of the list, add your own name, and forward the updated list to a number of other people, resulting in a huge return to you. Delete the message. Chain emails leading to a windfall.

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10 Keys To A Credible and Trusted Internet Web Domain

Startup Professionals Musings

Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost?

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10 Remote Staffing Blunders That Will Cost You Dearly

Startup Professionals Musings

We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done by full-time employees, in the office or at home.

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7 Keys To The Best Internet Name For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m sure you have all been frustrated at least once by not being able to get the Internet domain name you want for your company. Who owns all of these names, and should you ever buy one for a premium? For instance, BMW now owns all domain names ending in.BMW. Yet people still pay big money to get the name they want.

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