Startups Manic Mondays: Support To Get You Through The Week: Share What You Need Help With, Job Postings, For Hire Offers, or Resources |
- Manic Mondays: Support To Get You Through The Week: Share What You Need Help With, Job Postings, For Hire Offers, or Resources
- Twitter Followers will not convert to sales
- In marketing our business, should we prioritize content creation or networking?
- Starting up with your SO
- I want to dominate the security industry
- Startup CFOs - Daily, weekly, monthly tasks/duties?
- LOC , Loans everything in between
- Is there a credited website that rank startup per revenue and expectation of growth ? And if a company is worth 28M$ after 3 years is that considered good growth ? General Startup Discussion
- What health insurance does your startup use?
- Paying 3rd party creators.
- Leveraging old technology owned by someone else for a new use
- How to pay influencers?
- Looking for resource to make a classifieds style website
- Best approach to get into a Startup as employee + Shareholder
- Novo as a bank for startup
- Fun app idea for startup: should I do Android native app, or Web app?
- Combining Time and Milestone vesting for a CTO - What are some good milestones for a CTO to have to trigger extra equity?
- Which state do I form my LLC in, where I “live” (FL) or where I’m doing business in (IL)?
- How do I learn what my competitors charge in order to determine pricing?
- Advisory or pro bono work?
- Looking for tools to build my business
- Has anyone used Google Maps API?
| Posted: 19 Oct 2020 06:08 AM PDT Welcome to this week's Support Thread. Please refer to the below suggested formats to get the most out of this thread. Need Support?Please use the following format to seek support: SUPPORT REQUESTWhat I am working on: What I need support with: Why I need support with this: My questions to the community: Requested Resources: Relevant URL: [if applicable] Additional Comments: Please add any additional comments that may provide more context around what you need support with so others can provide the most relevant support or guidance to you. Job Provider?Please use the following format to post a job listing: HIRING Company Name and URL: Job Title/Role: Employment Type: [Intern] [Contract] [Part Time] [Full Time] [Remote] Job Description/Responsibilities: Necessary Skills and Experience: Requested, but not necessary Skills and Experience: Job Compensation: Willing to Relocate New Hire: [yes] [no] Job Listing URL: Additional Comments: Please add any additional comments that may provide more context around the job listing to make it easier for the right people to apply.Job Seeker?Please use the following format to post an offer to work : FOR HIRE Title/Role: Desired Location: Willing to Relocate: [yes] [no] Remote Availability: [yes] [no] Relevant Skills and Experience: Requested Salary/Hourly Rate: Resume/Portfolio URL: Additional Comments: Please add any additional comments that may provide more context around the job listing to make it easier for the right people to apply.Resource Provider?Please use the following format to post an offer to work : RESOURCE Organization Name and URL: Location Served: Resource Name: Resource Description: Resource URL: Resource Cost: Do not forget to explore the /r/startups discord. We have many relevant channels to seek support, post job listings, share for hire offers, and share resources. You can also find more support using instant chat on the /r/startups discord. [link] [comments]  |
| Twitter Followers will not convert to sales Posted: 19 Oct 2020 12:32 PM PDT It really doesn't work. I built a decent twitter following in relatively short time, but I am pretty confident I can say this...it's pointless. Twitter is a void where everyone is just begging for followers and retweets. It becomes gross to one's soul very fast. When I launched a month ago, the 2k followers that had seemed engaged and interested proved they really only wanted someone to follow them back. I see so many people trying to support each other, but it's just all lost in the shuffle. In my opinion, don't waste your time marketing on Twitter. Anyone who disagrees, I would ask them if the followers-count/sales-converted is even a half percent. Not trying to rant, just wish that I had seen the post I have written months ago. I feel it's a waste of time. A good way to witness this is to watch writers support each other...no one is remotely concerned about buying a book, they just want to "support" another writer's book to get them to do the same, and...nothing ever gets done. Be very careful about time/money spent placing your startup on Twitter. [link] [comments]  |
| In marketing our business, should we prioritize content creation or networking? Posted: 19 Oct 2020 03:15 PM PDT Hi everyone, hope you guys are well. So due to the COVID crisis, myself and an acquaintance found ourselves out of work. Seeing that finding employment at this time will be almost impossible and that we have sporting backgrounds (football administration and sports marketing), we decided to open a sports promotion and consultancy agency but getting clientele has been diffiult probably due to a lack of brand recognition and largely a monopolization of the market but we figure we might be onto something with our services (if of course given the chance to shine). To try drum up some interest, we are thinking of releasing a ditigal magazine covering local/regional sports along with a special audiobook documenting the history ofdifferent sporting codes within our country. Do you guys think it is a viable strategy that can translate to interest sports fans? Even if we become successful on this front, there is the possibility that it could flame up or blow up and while wee aren't necessarily interested in being content creators, we are fearful of the setback it could cause. If by the chance we get successful, how do we then convert the interest of sports fans into something attractive for sporting organizations to consider working with us? While we have no clientele, should we focus on the content creation or should we entertain the idea of doing events free of charge to get the word out? Should we reach hope to professional sporting organizations to work for them on a free basis to get some rep? Thanks for reading [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Oct 2020 07:42 AM PDT Hey all! I am reaching out for resources / connections with other couples who have started a business together. I'm not specifically looking for people who succeeded or failed, rather simply looking to strike up conversation with anybody who knows what it is to run a company with their significant other. [link] [comments]  |
| I want to dominate the security industry Posted: 20 Oct 2020 01:29 AM PDT A little background information about me, I am a young (19) and upcoming private security license holder, I want to embark on this journey in hopes of revolutionising the security industry in Australia (especially after the hotel quarantine incident in Melbourne), I want to implement a vast array of different technological gadgets to give me an edge with competitors alongside with an unorthodox marketing/advertising approach to get the name of my company out there in the first stage of my plan. I'm always eager to learn from those around me and I do understand that I will be making mistakes along my journey which are inevitable. I want to minimise any potential major fallouts that may occur due to my lack of experience (compared to the older and much more experienced competitors within the security industry) I am adamant with this goal and please don't tell me that I'm inexperienced or shouldn't be doing it and that there's better things to do, I know what I have to do and I'm willing to do it no matter the cost as I've already also devoted so much of my time getting to know the different aspects within this industry; loss preventions, bouncer work, static guard etc. Having worked in numerous positions (70+ hours a week) already has given me invaluable insight into how these security operations are conducted and I truly believe I'm capable of revamping ethical, trustworthy and quality work back into this industry, but in the meantime I'm hungry to learn even more in how I can ensure a successful start up whilst maintaining it and would love to hear what you guys can teach me, any help will be appreciated :) [link] [comments]  |
| Startup CFOs - Daily, weekly, monthly tasks/duties? Posted: 19 Oct 2020 10:43 AM PDT Looking to bridge the gap for a startup as their CFO until a permanent hire can be made. It's not a role that I've held before but I've been in CEO/COO roles. Curious if someone has a guide to their roles and responsibilities? Or a list of tasks? I just want to be sure that I can capably manage the majority of the tasks before accepting. Currently raising F&F round before pursuing first outside seed $ and pre-revenue so it is a VERY, VERY simple structure. Links are appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| LOC , Loans everything in between Posted: 19 Oct 2020 06:55 AM PDT Hey guys so im in the early stages of finally turning my side hustle into a business. And had some questions , its a landscaping business and im trying to get a truck. Apperently if you incorporate a business you can then get a LOC or a credit card and get a truck under the business im located in canada quebec . I would love any insight on any grants or ways I can navigate this as im sure there are loop holes and such. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Oct 2020 01:07 PM PDT I am new to the startup environment and I am looking for a way to compare companies with each other. However I am not sure if there is a certain website or a certified reference that startup owners usually refer to so they can know the growth of the companies and current revenues. Also is 28 million $ worth value in 3 years is considered good growth ? And how do I know if the owners are planning to sell their company or not ? [link] [comments]  |
| What health insurance does your startup use? Posted: 19 Oct 2020 04:44 PM PDT Hey guys, we recently raised an institutional seed round so (finally!) have some money to buy decent health insurance. Curious which health insurance providers your startup uses? I tried buying through Gusto but they only provide insurance if you have 5 or more full time employees. We currently have only 3 FTE's. Would be grateful for recommendations on providers or brokers [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Oct 2020 06:54 PM PDT I'm creating an e-commerce site (most likely with WordPress) where 3rd party creator content will be for sale. What's the easiest way to pay the creators? Should I take the gross sale then pay the creators manually on a monthly basis or is there a better way? This is a smaller side project so I'm looking for low cost or free solutions. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Leveraging old technology owned by someone else for a new use Posted: 19 Oct 2020 06:03 PM PDT Hi community friends - I have a question and I am hoping you all can give me some helpful advice. I have an idea for a start up that would leverage another companies technology for a brand new use and I am wondering how I can set up an arrangement that doesn't end in me being cut out once everything is up and running. As an example, imagine I had the idea of using AI to predict the quality of avocados - i do not own an avocado farm or an AI company but (imagine) this could be a profitable arrangement for both parties. How do I approach an AI company without them just taking my avocado idea and leaving me in the dust? What do i need to set up to make sure that doesn't happen? Anything helps [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Oct 2020 11:53 AM PDT Hi everyone, I have some struggles with the payment method for influencers. I'm part of a startup that includes a free training app and I've contacted 300 influencers(5000 followers to 300k followers), I often get replies that they are interested in working with us and a lot of them don't return when I propose our payment model (some of them take it but 90% doesn't) Our influencers payment model is like this: I struggle to finalize a lot of deals with influencers and I'm wondering if someone here has any good ideas on payment methods for Influencers when they are promoting a free app? Thank you in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Looking for resource to make a classifieds style website Posted: 19 Oct 2020 05:07 PM PDT Ideally something simple like Squarespace. Maybe some sort of add-on. What I want is to make a sort of classifieds website similar in function to Craigslist but not completely in execution. I'm solving a hyper-local problem. A key feature I'd like to implement is having responses to a post routed so that the poster's contact info isn't put out to the person replying, respecting their privacy. How could I make this work? Ideally messaging through the website itself. Next up on my wish list would be the ability to make an account and manage posts, which I think is possible on Squarespace. Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| Best approach to get into a Startup as employee + Shareholder Posted: 19 Oct 2020 02:13 AM PDT Hey guys, I'm wondering if any of you has any recommendation on the best approach to get into a Startup as an employee and shareholder. Any personal experience ? A bit about my BG: I'm currently attaining a MSc. in Marketing Analytics in the UK and I have worked two years in digital marketing for a company based in SE Asia. Thanks a lot 🙏 [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Oct 2020 03:57 PM PDT I'm comparing the business bank account services (Novo, Azlo, etc.) and am wondering if there will be any issue with using them for when I get a funding check? Can I deposit that check to the account, will the investors think I'm crazy using a non-namebrand bank? (Chase, BoA etc.?) [link] [comments]  |
| Fun app idea for startup: should I do Android native app, or Web app? Posted: 19 Oct 2020 03:54 PM PDT Hey guys looking for some getting started advice. I'll describe the general requirements, my skillset, and resources available. App outline: using the front facing camera showing the user next to a video playing next to it (so I'd split the screen in half), the app helps the user record and learn dance moves. So imagine you set up your phone on a table facing you and record yourself following a dance routine. Technical requirements: obviously I need access to the phone's front camera, and I need to load and play videos, probably from a web server. Goal: create a fully functional MVP. There won't be too many features, I want to start small and put something on the app store (or where ever). Skills and resources available: I have intermediate experience with Android native development and website development. I'm not even considering iOS at first because a) I've never done it, b) I just need one mobile platform to test my idea. Also in terms of resources I can probably (and likely will) hire an upworker or related online contractor to quickly throw together the most time consuming parts / "shell" of the software. So really on the technical side I'm wondering between the choice of: A) native android app that interacts lightly with a web server (for video files and stuff) B) a website to be loaded on the phone, but I think I'd still wrap it in an app, so e.g. the app would open the site in an iframe or however that works (and thats all the app would do) What do you guys recommend? I'm looking to balance ease of getting started with the potential to keep working on the product without later rewriting everything for a separate platform. Feedback appreciated, thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Oct 2020 11:34 AM PDT He would be more of a CTO/Co founder hence the slightly larger than usual %. But not that big because I have taken all the risk so far and we are already generating revenue while I've been paying him as a contractor. I'm currently considering a scenario where: - He gets 10%, 1 year cliff with 4 year vesting period AND - He gets another 5% (which adds the the equity being vested in that remaining year of the above) if the ARR is at a certain level by the end of year 3. AND/OR - He gets another another small % if we manage to secure a certain amount of investment within the 4 year time vesting period. But he would need to have made a significant contribution to us being able to get that investment (I don't understand how this would work though if it's more of subjective thing that I decide). I'd love to hear your thoughts on this, especially from those of you who have been in this situation from the CTO perspective or founder perspective. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Which state do I form my LLC in, where I “live” (FL) or where I’m doing business in (IL)? Posted: 19 Oct 2020 02:21 PM PDT So sort of a specific circumstance, but my ID says I live in Florida (I have family there) but I'm physically living in Illinois and doing business in Illinois (media production, both in-person and online). Question is which state should I form my LLC in? Obvious answer seems it would be Illinois, but I know IL has the worst tax incentives, and Florida is one of the better states for tax incentives. Curious if it would be a big benefit to just register in Florida, and continue to live and work in Illinois. I am reading online that doing business out of state can sometimes cost more because you have to file for a foreign LLC, but I don't know if that would apply to me because my drivers ID says I still live in Florida. Thoughts? [link] [comments]  |
| How do I learn what my competitors charge in order to determine pricing? Posted: 19 Oct 2020 07:51 AM PDT I am starting a business in a niche sector (professional consulting services for fine historic automobiles). Whichever competitors with similar businesses I pull up do not have prices mentioned anywhere, and for good reason. Still, how do I learn what they charge for similar services in order to establish my market appropriate pricing? Surely there must be a way other than having to call and asking directly. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Oct 2020 08:08 AM PDT Hey everyone, I am pretty happy with my current full time position. But I want to help some startups around my area in an advisory or part time role. As a lot of smaller companies don't have full time UX Researchers or even know how to perform something as simple as usability testing to see why users are dropping off could be a game changer. Anyone have experience in trying to get involved in this roundabout way? I'm super new to this sort of world. I wouldn't even necessarily need money in exchange. Should I ask for something else in exchange if I get some startups who want my help? [link] [comments]  |
| Looking for tools to build my business Posted: 19 Oct 2020 06:10 AM PDT Browsing the internet to find the right resources or workshops can be very time consuming sometimes. Especially now I'm building my own startup, I struggle with some common challenges (like teambuilding). So that's why I'm looking for a platform/tool that provides resources to these kind of startup problems. Anyone out here with a good tip or example of such a tool that really guides and advises you well? Much appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| Has anyone used Google Maps API? Posted: 19 Oct 2020 06:06 AM PDT I'm in the dev stage of an app I'm building that will use Google API as one of its main features (it's a navigation app). I've been looking at pricing for Google Maps API and they have two options: * pay as you go * buy in bulk and receive up to 20% discount Has anyone had to utilize the Google Maps API for their business venture? What were the costs in your case, and which option did you use? My product is untested for the market, except among friends, because COVID has put a pin in the way I normally pull market interest (going to public spaces and pulling validation statements from people passing by). Because of this, I'm hesitant to buy bulk, but looking at their costs, it can be up to $30/1000 pulls from their API which might add up quickly depending on the response the app gets when we go live. Also, if anyone has any ideas to test the market in a COVID world, especially from an online standpoint, those suggestions would be appreciated. I've attempted to make surveys in the past utilizing surveymonkey, but I've always run into issues distributing the survey to a group other than my friends. The farthest I can get is maybe the friends of a friend, but theres still some bias in the results due to that distribution method. [link] [comments]  |
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