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1 Votes
9 Answers
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Looking for most permissive license for human readable source code

Having a web site that may contain source code posted by users, I am in need of a completely obligation free license, and a statement by which users agree code posted by them is allowed to be...

asked Jan 16 '12 at 12:25
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Leo
120 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
3.09K Views
Is this equity split unfair?

Ok, so I'm a developer. I was approached the other week by a friend who had an idea for a website that he wanted to make, and he came to me because a) we know each other, and b) I've given him...

asked Jan 9 '12 at 18:03
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Semisight
103 points

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1 Answers
2.36K Views
for software, how effective is to have separate commercial and personal/non-commercial versions?

I want to know, from experienced software vendors... How much effective to have separate commercial and (discounted) personal/non-commercial versions of a product (with same features)? In that...

asked Jan 9 '12 at 19:57
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Nestor Sanchez A
690 points

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1 Answers
2.32K Views
What should my business card say

I am a systems architect by profession, and I have decided to give my entrepreneurial aspirations a try. I will be going to expos and meet ups and networking with people over the next few months....

asked Jan 16 '12 at 14:13
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Vwagh
66 points

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2 Answers
2.31K Views
Consumer Electronic Certification in United States and Canada

I'm in the process of importing some oem-designed electronic for my brand. Where should I look for certification rules in United States and Canada? Does my product need to be certified to be sold...

asked Jan 9 '12 at 20:28
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John
1 point

-1 Votes
2 Answers
1.61K Views
I have signed a non-compete agreement in the IT industry with my current employer

What if I make my father register the business? Can the employer close the business if my father will be the legal owner of the business? I am in Canada and my contract allow me to work as...

asked Jan 16 '12 at 18:14
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Iron Mannnn
3 points

4 Votes
7 Answers
2.97K Views
Will Open-Sourcing my SaaS solution positively impact revenue?

I have yet to go public with my SaaS startup, and am considering releasing it under an open-source license. Below are some thoughts I've collated in answer to this question: No As competitors...

asked Jan 16 '12 at 21:13
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A T
38 points

6 Votes
5 Answers
3.27K Views
what am I giving up by letting someone else become the CEO?

My software based LLC is on the verge of explosive growth... I don't want to be the one managing the people and dealing with all the politics, negotiations, marketing etc. I want to continue doing...

asked Jan 10 '12 at 02:39
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Bill The Ape
133 points

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3 Answers
2.87K Views
sample business model canvas or tool

Hi I am looking for some sample business model canvas with proper details ? Any link or image would be welcome Any quick tool to build a model canvas would be also helpful. cheers //edit I am...

asked Jan 16 '12 at 23:54
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Altuure
103 points

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2 Answers
2.35K Views
What is the most effective way that a start-up can go about hiring a marketing firm?

We have a "clouded" solution that is ready for users to start using but we are unsure about how to advertise the service. We have our pricing models complete but it's a best guess based on...

asked Jan 10 '12 at 05:42
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Tim
670 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.42K Views
Valuing intangible assets in an LLC sale

Upon sale of an LLC, how would I express the values of intangible assets the LLC has generated (e.g. certain access rights, processes and procedures, IP, and customer relationships)? These are...

asked Jan 17 '12 at 03:46
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C Cummins
6 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.59K Views
Interactive Educational Game

I'm a high school Special Education teacher who would like to develop an online educational game for students with disabilities. My current tech skills are minimal. Since my idea is in its infancy,...

asked Jan 17 '12 at 04:08
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Nyc Teacher
6 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
2.85K Views
How to market a software during minimum viable product stage?

I'm about to launch my product. I'm currently preparing the website, documentation, e-commerce integration and so on. It lacks features that will be added in the next few months that will allow it...

asked Jan 10 '12 at 08:28
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Nestor Sanchez A
690 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.56K Views
A Co-Branded website?

Our start-up is not yet launched but has been proposed to make a co-branded website with a big player on the market, where both parties would be presented equally through a number of ads and links...

asked Jan 17 '12 at 06:44
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Patrick
23 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.59K Views
Which metrics are more appropriate for landing page?

right know I have an idea that would like to test out and would like to know which metrics are regularly used to understand why people are signing in or not. So far I have just Google Analytics,...

asked Jan 17 '12 at 13:25
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Pdjota
532 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.77K Views
Is it looked down upon to approach exhibitors at a trade show with a service as an attendee?

I am starting a service for trade show exhibitors and had this question. It would be too expensive, and wouldn't make sense to go to numerous trade shows as an exhibitor, just to approach others...

asked Jan 10 '12 at 11:00
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Manuel Alarcon
188 points

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1 Answers
2.25K Views
How to get vendors to be on a coupon site

I'm woking on a startup where we will put coupon codes on our website and in return we will get 3% of the net revenue of that sale. My question is how could I get vendors on this website? I don't...

asked Jan 10 '12 at 11:49
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Ben Thomson
140 points

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2.64K Views
Sensible pricing options for a tiered translation service on retainer? Or - how do I add value more without exhausting myself?

I’m an English man living in Germany. As a side line, I offer German to English translation, interpreting and language lessons. These do not provide a steady income, so I’d like to offer a...

asked Jan 17 '12 at 20:52
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Edd Turner
4 points

6 Votes
3 Answers
3.22K Views
On launching new web application, build or campaign first?

I'm a software guy so the approach I tend towards is to build something which does at least some core functionality first before telling anyone about it, and refine it through usage. But recently...

asked Jan 17 '12 at 21:18
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Barra MacMathuna
133 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.32K Views
Convincing a customer about a right decision

Just had an experience in my startup about a customer in my software start up. I develop server based software products for the past year and have a few customers for the same. A new customer came...

asked Jan 10 '12 at 12:41
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Muthu
159 points