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4 Votes
2 Answers
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Accepted into Startup Chile grant program, need advice

Our startup has recently been accepted into StartupChile (SUP). If you don't know, they offer a 40K grant to launch over 6 months in Chile without claiming any equity in your project. Our team...

asked Nov 5 '11 at 16:46
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Laramie
192 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.27K Views
Not going to earn from it(for now) - Do I need to create a company?

I am launching a used book buy/selling platform website for students where they can buy/sell from each other (direct buy/sell no commissions to the website). I don't have ads on my websites as of...

asked Nov 13 '11 at 23:21
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D Min
116 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.28K Views
Dividing an LLC and bringing more partners down the road

I have been developing a game for 3 years now. And recently, a friend has joined me to work on the game with me. By next year, we plan to bring along an artist and musician to help us finish the...

asked Nov 6 '11 at 04:35
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Vakey
8 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.34K Views
I have started an online forum for university students, how do I get users?

My website is rather unique in what it offers to users. Not only does it offer a forum specific for different subjects, but it includes Links boards and News boards for the subjects where users can...

asked Nov 6 '11 at 04:45
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Noah O
8 points

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2 Answers
2.28K Views
How to approach new competitor to my copyrighted product?

I have an LLC and developed a copyrighted program that I sell online. I frequently enter in various terms online and see how I'm doing in the search results vs. my competitors. All of a sudden, I...

asked Nov 6 '11 at 07:56
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User6492
1,747 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.7K Views
How to split up LLC ownership?

My friend and I are planning on forming an LLC around some services we are providing. I am working fulltime on our services and started the initial work 6 months in advance My partner has a...

asked Nov 6 '11 at 11:55
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Sheehan Alam
194 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.33K Views
Online web design business: Contract or not?

I am doing a web design and development business planning. The system is client buy a website package online >> make a payment >> I collect their requirement >> We work together...

asked Nov 14 '11 at 08:49
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Modular
39 points

-2 Votes
3 Answers
3.39K Views
How to start a hosted ecommerce solution like Shopify and Volusion?

I'm thinking of building a django application which is like an online shopping mall similar to eBay and Amazon. My business model is somewhat like that of Shopify or Volusion, which means I will...

asked Nov 14 '11 at 11:48
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User14412
1 point

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.11K Views
Does our homepage need lots of keyword rich content?

Quick question - Does our homepage need lots of keyword rich content? Right now, it has only about 60-70 words on it and apart from the Title of the page, our keywords are not really present. All...

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asked Nov 6 '11 at 15:35
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Dmurtagh
157 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.44K Views
How can I transition my personal funds to my LLC funds?

I am registering for an LLC after freelancing on the side. My current clients are writing checks to my name. Do I just simply cash these checks into my business account going forward?

asked Nov 6 '11 at 15:35
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Sheehan Alam
194 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
1.97K Views
If I'm registered as solopreneur can I legally avoid disclosing that on my merchant website and a payment gateway landing page?

If I'm registered as solopreneur can I avoid putting something like: Joe Doe, <Home address> and put instead: example.com <solo registration number> on a payment gateway landing...

asked Nov 14 '11 at 19:29
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User14417
8 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.03K Views
Finding the right startup

One of my friends is itching to leave a very well paying job in a big corp. and join a startup. But since startup's don't get enough visibility, finding the right start can be a challenge. Are...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 03:23
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Egon
106 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.35K Views
Platform to bring tech entrepreneurs to light

I've had this idea in my mind for a while now and I wanted some of your opinions on this. I'm a PhD student in Computer Science. I feel like the inventions that many students do just go within...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 05:09
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Sunil
128 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.87K Views
Need a terms of service generator for a web design startup

Does anybody know a good terms of service generator? I need one that, besides inserting company name and etc, will outline my and my customers' rights so I don't have to read the whole thing. I'm...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 07:11
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Rooz Mahdavian
11 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.56K Views
Ads or no Ads for a web app?

I'm just about to release my first publicly available web app, and I'm wondering what type of revenue model to use. Basically, the entire idea of the app is that it does not require log ins, so,...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 08:15
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Dhaivat Pandya
111 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.71K Views
Has anyone ever used one of the buy Facebook fan sites?

I just set up a Facebook page for a totally new business along with a teaser page. The Facebook page is looking a little lost. I still have some work to do to spruce it up and give it a little more...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 10:41
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Lloyd
360 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
4.28K Views
Can a US LLC do business in Canada?

We have registered an LLC from New Jersey and now we have have got couple awesome projects from Canada. They are software projects. Can we do them from here (US)? How about the taxes? Can some...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 13:01
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Varchar1
33 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
2.62K Views
What are the best and/or cheapest online/offline methods you've found for driving traffic to your website?

I raised a query in another question about Facebook ads and someone suggested to focus elsewhere on acquiring customers and use Facebook to engage and maintain relationships. So that got me...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 13:15
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Lloyd
360 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.61K Views
Are books, videos, and blogs targeting startups really useful or are they just a distraction?

These days internet startups have gained a lot of popularity among young people and developers of all ages. Because of this same reason, many people have also started to benefit from this...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 13:29
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Ricardo
4,815 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.54K Views
How many shares for investors?

I want to incorporate a new company and authorize 10MM shares. I also need $50,000 to get started. I am considering inviting friends and relatives to invest, and issue them shares. I want to own...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 21:03
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Olu
6 points