Bizspark

Question

I had a business idea that I wanted to pursue that will require a website, I was seeking to do this is ASP.Net so I thought using BizSpark would be a good idea.  It seems you need a website explaining the business, but I was going to use BizSpark to get the hosting and start the business since I would get a discount on the hosting.  What should I do?

Answer 1

try open source. They won't let you in unless your product is already complete.

 

Answer 2

Do you have proof that they want a completed product before they let you in?

 

Quite the paradox if that is so, can't build a house without the tools, but requires the house to get the tools.

Answer 3

The program startup guide for BizSpark is available here: http://www.microsoft.com/BizSpark/ShowItem.aspx?LocalizedItemId=37 and most of the questions you have should be covered in the FAQ here: http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/Faqs.aspx

This should answer your questions about what it takes to join BizSpark.    If you have further questions, please hit up the 'contact us' link on www.microsoft.com/bizspark and fire away.

Regarding Open Source, there is no restriction in place for start-ups who are using Open Source software.  Please see this item from the FAQ: http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/Faqs.aspx#Startup-Question4

Thanks,

Mike

 

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Answer 4

if you join the WebSpark program there are special offers for hosting websites, and you can now get a free 30 day trial of Microsoft Azure in the cloud by signing up on the Azure site.

 

Scott Hill

BizSpark Mentor

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