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5 Votes
3 Answers
2.9K Views
Service to handle online sales of software

I am selling a little niche app on the app store. http:www.finaltouchapp.com For several reasons I also want to sell it directly from the web page. Are there any out of the box solutions that you...

asked Oct 20 '11 at 06:33
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Thom Pete
1,296 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.74K Views
How to Approach Potential Customers Without Tipping off the Competition

We are working on a service that endeavors essentially to provide an advertising forum for a certain class of goods and services whose providers we consider our key customers. There are others...

asked Oct 20 '11 at 08:31
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D Moore
174 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3.88K Views
Pre launch marketing ideas?

I am a first time author and am looking to build buzz around the launch of my book. Does anyone have any interesting pre launch marketing ideas?- besides the ever popular blog site.

asked Oct 20 '11 at 08:38
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Keith
35 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
1.93K Views
Wifi Tablet built to Spec

I have seen a lot of information on the internet about low-cost wifi tablets from India. I have spoken to a reputable tech company in the states about ordering them and they quoted a price of $37...

asked Oct 20 '11 at 11:48
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Eric Littleton
107 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.13K Views
Protecting user data in multi-tenant SaaS

What is your take on the ownership of members data in a multi-tenant SaaS (Software as a Service). I am designing a reservation type SaaS for the use of mainly two groups of people - the consumers...

asked Oct 20 '11 at 13:02
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Lc Yoong
1 point

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.61K Views
Taxes on freelance/consulting work

I am not sure how I should be paying taxes for freelance/consulting work. With some of my clients I just signed a consulting agreement, and an NDA and then I invoice them. They pay me via credit...

asked Oct 20 '11 at 15:56
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Sheehan Alam
194 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.76K Views
Android market research

how can you get some insights on the android market? If you look at an app, is there any way to get an ideea of how much money that app generated for it's developer?

asked Oct 21 '11 at 00:14
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Ryan
147 points

4 Votes
5 Answers
3.56K Views
What should I consider before jumping from stable job to startup?

I work in finance and have a stable job with lots of growth potential. However, I have no passion here. When I think about working for a startup, my eyes light up with excitement. I'm immobilized...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 00:36
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Ryan
162 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2K Views
Would this idea violate any law?

The idea is this : My website would just embed videos from various websites like youtube, metacafe, etc. I want to have users log in and comment or discuss on the videos I embed. The purpose is...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 10:03
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Sunil
128 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.56K Views
Event of a sale prior to vesting schedule completion

Starting to work with our legal team and its time to expand the team. A few questions on the vesting schedule. Employee 1: CFO position I am bringing in a CFO from a financial background with...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 12:11
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Eric Littleton
107 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
1.96K Views
I am introducing a new service in my community and I am looking for effective ways to communicate my message.

I have studied information about other similar businesses in other states and I have spoken to industry experts and they have indicated that traditional advertising has not been effective for my...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 12:34
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John Peterson
6 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.53K Views
Finding institutional investment / VC while employed full time

I am currently employed at a large software company and have recently sprouted a new business idea which I believe (as all true entrepreneurs would) has big potential. The concept would likely...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 13:03
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Razrlite
11 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.01K Views
US web startup - what legal steps do I need to take

I am on the verge of being ready to launch a new web application. The application charges a small monthly fee to its users. It is hosted on servers overseas. However, currently, there is no legal...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 16:54
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Guywhoneedsahand
6 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3.74K Views
Business Card Title

I've started as a freelancer and back then I got a friend to design me two business cards that I handle in different situations. Bellow my name I have: IT Consultant, the generic card that I...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 18:04
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Fernando Martins
798 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.56K Views
What happens to the "Founder" status once I sell my startup

I founded and was running a twitter tool all by myself. I was the sole Founder, CEO,CFO and whatnot. But, now that I have sold the tool, what happens to my Founder status? Can I still brag the...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 19:28
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Kpl
138 points

16 Votes
7 Answers
4.6K Views
Dealing with a Slow Developer

We outsourced development (out of the country) to get a prototype of our site put together. The developer estimated 8 weeks for the project, but admitted that they could not guarantee that it might...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 20:17
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D Moore
174 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.23K Views
What do "DDU Taiwan" and "L/T" mean?

I'm in the U.S. My customer in Taiwan says: Please kindly provide the unit price (based on DDU Taiwan) and L/T. What does "DDU Taiwan" and "L/T" mean? My company has not shipped anything...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 21:46
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Bstpierre
422 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.14K Views
Name has strange meaning in another language

I came across a somewhat catchy 6 letter name that had a domain still available. I snapped it up but then found out that splitting the name has a meaning in another language that, while not bad, is...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 23:49
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Jesse Vogt
118 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.61K Views
Freemium business model in beta (would this work?)

I am starting an online b2b networking portal. It is somewhat comparable to linkedin in a sense that most of the content is user generated, meaning more users it has more attractive service...

asked Oct 14 '11 at 22:56
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Peter K.
194 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
1.87K Views
Is there a video conference app that will allow you to share screens?

Is there a video conference app(preferably an iPad app) that would allow two people to view the same screen. For example, revising a slide or browsing while chatting and collaborating. Ivisit do...

asked Oct 22 '11 at 00:36
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Logi Kal
37 points