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B2C marketing

What are some ways to build a large waitlist on a landing page for a new B2C app?

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Stuart Prestedge

Software startup advisor, mentor & coach

Hi, If you are asking how to do it technically then you can use any of the web page development services (e.g. Wix) and add a form that is linked to a list service (e.g. MailChimp). If you are asking how to attract potential customers and persuade them to submit the form then there are a number of things to try. To attract them, you can use paid ads or organic (e.g. Facebook/YouTube/Instagram text/video posts given that this is B2C). The ads/posts must address users' pain/need/desire and show that you will solve this. Ideally, offer some value (useful insight etc.) in the ad/post to show you really can solve it. To persuade them to sign up, again, the page should remind them of the pain/need/desire and how you can solve and ideally offer immediate value (e.g. white paper) when they register (as well as future promise of an app they might have to pay for). Also, if you can think of a way of giving additional value for referrals that will help. Kind regards Stuart

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Isaac van

Focused on growth

Hi there, I did this in my last company. If you are a c-Corp then you can issue traditional shares to consultants. For other forms such as LLC or s-Corp it’s much more complex. So assuming you are a c-Corp, then you need a legal document called an option plan that reserves the shares for options and outlines how options are managed. Then you need an agreement called an option award agreement which you would sign with each person to whom you want to grant options. There are some issues to consider but that is the broad strokes.

Remso Martinez

Host/producer for four successful podcasts

Depending on the state you live in and whatever paperwork you signed when you joined the company, I would consult a disability or worker's rights lawyer and have them review your company's policies so they can provide some potential options going forward.

Almarie A.

Clarity Expert

Hi Have you been to your GP to check on your sinus?

Assaf Ben-David

Mentor, Entrepreneur, Lawyer, Public Speaker

Hi The question is a little vague but I'll my best. 1. An accountant or maybe book manager (depending on the business) 2. A commercial attorney/lawyer. 3. Someone in charge of operations. You might not have to have these people as co-founders and it might be enough to use them as service providers at specific stages. Again: it really depends (1) what the exact business is, (2) what your background is and (3) what you're looking for (someone to take the journey with you or just someone to do what you need and that's it). Good luck

Joy Broto

Global Corporate Trainer & Strategist

I would advice you to understand the three stages of focus namely, Orienting, Selective Attention, Open Awareness. Currently I believe you are in Orienting stage. Try to move on to the next stage and that would help. Besides if you do have any questions give me a call: https://clarity.fm/joy-brotonath

Lungile Zungu

Facilitator, Public Speaker, Sounding Board, INFJ

I know South Africa has a critical skills list on our department of home affairs website for people who want to come here. Maybe Holland has the same and he can apply for a work visa and then explore his options once there?

Menashe Avramov

★Tech SEO

Hello Hamza, When it comes to online education, I personally love the Udemy platform. I've been using it for many years and have enrolled in some really fantastic marketing courses. There are a lot to choose from and every few months all of the courses site-wide go on sale for approximately $10 - $20 USD. Plus, it's international, has lifetime access and a 30 day return policy. Course creators are independent contractors and range from individual people to professional companies. Some of the "marketing bootcamp" style courses on Udemy are 10+ hours long! Marketing is such a huge topic, so it might be best to start with one of the generalized "bootcamp" type master classes, and from there decide on your niche and study further. Phoenix Knor'malle Brand Ambassador at https://www.mysticsense.com/

Lungile Zungu

Facilitator, Public Speaker, Sounding Board, INFJ

Most universities have online courses these days. Some are even free. Also there are online course providers that host courses for people. Most of those are by experts in their field. Try places like, Udemy, Skillshare, Coursera, etc. All the best.

Kevin Pike

President of Digital Marketing Agency

The one thing SEO, social media, website development, email, etc. all have in common is they need people to make them great content. So, jobs involved with writing, graphic design, and content research/strategists are all in high demand and will be for the foreseeable future.

Ripul Chhabra

AI & Engineering Director | Scaling Tech

It's not easy to answer this question until you provide details regarding your idea. - You should engage a company/professional that specializes in mobile games to create a list of features required to shortlist the right software. - You should engage a graphic designer to help you design the game. - You should engage a developer to help you build out the prototype. - You should engage an animator to help you create the characters and animations for your game. - You should test your game with real people to see if it’s fun and engaging. I've successfully helped over 150 entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses, and I would be happy to help you. Please send me more information before scheduling a call - so I can give you maximum value for your money. Take a look at the great reviews I’ve received: https://clarity.fm/ripul.chhabra

eCommerce

What is live commerce?

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Ripul Chhabra

AI & Engineering Director | Scaling Tech

Live commerce is a business that uses online and on-site activity to sell products and services. Some of the key features of live commerce include: - Customers can access and purchase products on-demand. - The salesperson is not on the premises. - The customer does not have to leave home Live commerce is the new frontier of online marketplaces. It is making online marketplaces more engaging and interactive, where customers can purchase products and services in real-time, instead of just buying them after they are done. I think that the impact of live commerce will be quite big on online marketplaces. It is because it will help companies to increase their customer base and improve the overall experience of customers by making use of technology such as chatbots and virtual assistants. Online marketplaces are now shifting from a one-way process, where products and services are sold through websites, to two-way platforms where buyers can buy things right away and sellers can manage their products and services using chatbots. The impact of live commerce will be seen in all aspects: delivery times, payment methods, marketing efforts etc. Online marketplaces like Amazon India have already started integrating with various ecommerce companies such as Uber for deliveries. This means that you no longer need to wait for your items to reach you; they can be delivered instantly! And if you don't want them anymore, you can return them easily without having to do anything about it! All this has made shopping more convenient than ever before! I've successfully helped over 150 entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses, and I would be happy to help you. Please send me more information before scheduling a call - so I can give you maximum value for your money. Take a look at the great reviews I’ve received: https://clarity.fm/ripul.chhabra

Online Marketplace

How to create an NFT marketplace?

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Ripul Chhabra

AI & Engineering Director | Scaling Tech

The NFT Marketplace is a platform for buying and selling non-fungible tokens, such as rare or limited edition collectibles. The marketplace allows people to search for collectibles and set their own prices, which is particularly helpful in finding the right buyer who offers the best price. Here are some important features of the NFT marketplace. 1. Storefront It is the primary feature. It should contain such info as bids, previews, owners, price history, and more. 2. Advanced Token Search A customer must get robust data on items they need quickly, with minimum effort. An NFT marketplace should have all items sorted by some features (for example, music, images, videos, art, memes). Quick search enhances customer satisfaction. 3. Filters This functionality is similar to the previous one as the main idea is helping choose the right product fast and effortlessly. Divide all offers into several categories that impact buyer’s decisions in most situations. Those can be prices, recent goods, hot offers, best-selling, and more. Users will pick items they need faster, and it increases the probability of buying them. 4. Create Listing Give a right to customers to develop and send collectibles. Ensure they can do that quickly and with no obstacles. Generate a page where customers can submit a file, typing in the specific item data. Such info as title, tags, and description is a must. 5. Listing Status Those who offer goods and pass item verification procedures should benefit from this option. It allows checking the status of the confirmation procedure. This feature is useful for implementing collectible verification. 6. Bidding Option Making it possible to both purchase items and bid on them is critical for any e-commerce project. It attracts more users as some are interested in flexible pricing and do not wish to buy collectibles at their starting fees. Bidding is always fun. Do not forget to add an expiration date for an auction feature. Registered participants should have an opportunity to see information about the current status of their bids. It will help them decide whether to buy or keep on placing new bids. An auction watchlist is like a separate important feature. 7. Wallet Users need a safe place to receive and store their non-fungible tokens. Not all options are suitable as some of them may have certain threats to the security of funds. That is why the NFT market service must have an initially inserted wallet for saving and submitting tokens with no fear. Create and offer a connected, “native”, wallet instead of forcing your buyers to sign up with other online wallets. Put their convenience in the first place. You should not create a wallet from scratch. Think about integrating your service with options like Metamask or Coinbase. You might need to create a list of the top-preferred wallets and add them to your platform. Do everything to make storing, submitting, and obtaining tokens as simple as possible. 8. Ratings This characteristic is for newbies. Beginners may have no idea where to start from, how the system works, and how to choose items fast. Having a look at one’s rating to find out whether other users consider this specific seller a reliable one might be enough. Thanks to ratings, the platform’s participants can rate others and provide feedback based on their impressions. It will help others see how credible every user is. Users with the top ratings obtain attractive rewards. After understanding and determining the features for an NFT marketplace platform, spend some time deciding on some tech aspects. You should also decide whether you wish to apply ready-to-use instruments or come up with your solution from scratch, investing even more time and money. For more information, you can refer to my blog https://techwink.net/blog/how-to-create-nft-marketplace/

Assaf Ben-David

Mentor, Entrepreneur, Lawyer, Public Speaker

Hi Sounds like you've done a good job so far ("consistent users and daily downloads"). Well done. You're welcome to message me with more details and I'll let you know if I can help. Good luck

Eugene Douglass

Polymer Chemist, Chemistry Teacher

No, unlikely any customers will trust you with their money. Better to get a worker job, go back to college or grad school, and/or learn a trade, where your conviction will not matter.

Lungile Zungu

Facilitator, Public Speaker, Sounding Board, INFJ

You need to create a profile on Linkedin and be active, post and comment on others profiles. It's a process but people help people they know. Executives are extremely busy people and they protect their time. Also try Facebook groups, again you'll have to join and interact- that's networking in social media. All the best.

Stuart Prestedge

Software startup advisor, mentor & coach

Hi, It's easy to find them (e.g. LinkedIn, Google etc.) but, just like I advise clients that are looking for development partners to do projects, you should really take the time to work out your criteria for selecting the right partner and the questions you want to ask them before approaching them. Also, in your case, you should be clear on the benefits to them of partnering with you. There will be a cost, in time at least, so they need to see a clear benefit. Happy to discuss further on a call. Kind regards Stuart

Neal Kumar

Strategic Partnerships | M&A | Entrepreneurship

Ping me and I may be able to assist you! I was a former high school math teacher and now current edtech entrepreneur.

David C

I help you buy, sell, plan, value a business

You have a couple of choices and you need to get tax and legal advice before moving forward. The UK company could establish a subsidiary in the US. Profits earned there would flow up to the UK parent after local taxes etc. Assets transfered may create liabilities, talk to CPA. The other way is for you to create a US entity and use it to buy the assets of your UK corp. There are rules around the pricing of the assets, then you'd have to decide how to wind up or deal with the money in the UK corp, again, talk to CPA. Basically, the value (if any) in the UK entity will likely trigger some tax consequences in the UK. So, no, it's not as easy as just 'moving it over' unless there really is not much of any value. Hope that helps.

Thakor Dhavalsinh

Copy writing articles writing blogpost writing

A member buyout option for a startup partnership LLC can be structured in a number of ways, depending on the specific circumstances of the partnership and the agreement of the members. One common way to structure a buyout is for the purchasing member(s) to pay the selling member(s) an agreed-upon price for their share of the company, which may be determined through a valuation process. The buyout can be financed through a combination of the purchasing member's own funds and external financing, such as a loan. Alternatively, the partnership agreement could provide for a buy-sell agreement, which allows for a specific procedure and pricing formula for a member to buy-out the interest of another member in the event of certain specified events such as death, disability, retirement, or termination of employment or other agreement between members. However, it's important to take into account that there are legal requirements that need to be met and it's best to consult a lawyer to make sure all aspects of the process are done legally and fairly.

David Favor

Fractional CTO

Everyone does this. For example, take the entire LAMP ecosystem. You could write your own Linux + Apache + MariaDB + PHP + OpenSSL + WordPress... Or you can just use these, as they currently exist. Same applies to ideas. Dan Kennedy is found of saying, "Pioneers come back riddled with arrows..." In other words, doing anything new is likely to fail. Better to take something... anything... already working... put your own spin on it... then go after part of an already existing market. As for your specific project, you've provided to little detail... to provide any in depth advice... Since your project is Tech based, likely good to bring on board someone to serve first as a Fractional CTO (Tech)... then after your tech is working... change over to a CMO (Marketing)...

David Favor

Fractional CTO

Water. The primary reason for any inflammation has as a primary cause or contributing factor... dehydration... Target 1oz/1lb/day of water, moving up to 2oz/lb/day. So if you weight 100lbs, start out with 100 oz./day, moving up to 2oz./day. My intake for years runs between 1.5-2+ oz./day. There's other tech than can also be used, like Aqueous EDTA... made in your kitchen with a Vitamix/Blendtec which removes all toxic minerals/metals which serves as seeds (like sand in an oyster makes a pearl) around which structures form that produce inflammation. Also pruning all animal products almost always produces near instant, profound reduction of inflammation. Then there's using simple tech like Ascorbate + Niacin + DMSO in water which when ingested... reverses existing oxidation, then over time forms a systemic oxidation buffering system, all the way to cellular interiors. If all this is... new tech to you... find someone who's been working with this... approach... for decades... put them on your payroll forever...

Gus Amaral

PM, IT, Business Case

There is no minimum. The answer doesn't lie with how large your product catalogue is but your product differentiators. You can open a store with a single decor product for that matter. Instead of looking at volume, think about these aspects: - quality: is my product better? And how so? - price: is it more competitive than similar products? - innovation: does it have innovative features other don't? - service: is my service better to influence the buying decision?

David Favor

Fractional CTO

You'll start by first stating the purchase price + exact site URL. This is the only way to guess, as the site audience + monetization + marketing + sales multiple being asked, all determine your options. Tip: Hire someone to help you with this... as... depending on answers to the above questions... will layout various approaches to fund your purchase...

Arati Sinha

Life Coach:-Financial | Mental | Emotional |

Hi, 1. A good profile with refined communication written with your photo 2. Join other LinkedIn groups so that others will know about your presence and visit your page and not just join but constantly engage yourself in that group conversation. 3. Ask Questions on your page and don't worry if you don't get an answer at first. 4. Make efforts to reach out to others by inviting them and again don't worry about their response you keep doing your side effort consistently. 5. Last go for paid promotion everything is about how much effort you are ready to make to gain more visibility

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