I'm in the process of bringing on a tech co-founder, what questions should be asked before bringing on someone?!

Work with them first. Spend at least a month or two working together to see if it’s a good fit. The #1 killer for most startups is team disagreements, especially amongst co-founders. It’s like having a baby together – treat it with the same decision process.

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Hi. I'm in the process of setting up a business in adult novelties and I have recognized that my competition does not do large media ads. Now this could be because of the c...

Answered by Jen Evans – Founder, Sequentia Environics

This is the most entertaining question I have answered yet on Sprouter. And to be honest I am not sure where to start .... as you've offered two pretty extreme options here... (more)

I'm in the process of writing a "garage phase" business plan for my start-up. I'm at a loss for finding resources on what comprises a solid plan format at this level. Can y...

Answered by Scott Rutherford – Founder, UserVoice

That's quite a hard question to answer really. It depends on the type of business (saas, consulting, ecommerce, land scaping, etc) however you could do worse than the metho... (more)

I'm starting a mobile applications company. I have done industry research and primary market research. I have a good idea of what people want in mobile apps. My problem is,...

Answered by Tim Berry – Founder of Palo Alto Software Posted in Management Product Development

You and me both. I'm in the process of starting a mobile apps company right now, and you can see the rudimentary website for it at apps37.com. What I'm doing about that i... (more)

I'm in the process of starting a small business. What are the steps I need to take?

Answered by Rick Spence – Entrepreneurship writer. Posted in Management Lessons

First, give your head a shake. This is a pretty elementary question for someone already starting a business. Step 1 is to hone your strategy by writing out as mission stat... (more)

I am a young, internet startup-obsessed recent grad pursuing a graduate degree. I have no technical skills, but am otherwise computer savy and aware of the latest trends. I...

Answered by Brad Feld – Investor and entrepreneur.

Network around your community and school aggressively in search of a technical co-founder. (more)

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