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4 Votes
3 Answers
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Does it make sense, if someone invest $100k on me and I'd only require $90k, I take $10k and invest it back on some other people?

Does it make sense, if someone invest $100k on me and I'd only require $90k, I take $10k and invest it back on some other people?

asked Sep 1 '11 at 18:20
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Pacerier
317 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.38K Views
Starting up an online book store

I want to start an on-line book store and exploring the options on hand. Till now, I have gathered the list of website hosts, budget of dedicated server machines(in case self hosted) and a list of...

asked Sep 1 '11 at 23:09
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Pankaj Upadhyay
156 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
3.96K Views
How feasible is a business model that sells fan T-shirts / cups for a small website?

I was trying to understand the concept of the business model of Kingdom Of Loathing They were doing stuff like selling T-shirts and cups, so basically I was wondering what are the benefits for...

asked Sep 1 '11 at 23:16
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Pacerier
317 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
1.92K Views
Going with a CPA or Enrollment Agent

My business partner and I are currently looking for an accountant for our growing business. At the moment we have met with two different accountants. One was a CPA and one was an Enrollment Agent....

asked Sep 2 '11 at 00:25
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Edgar Miranda
230 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.64K Views
Exclusivity Contracts, good or bad?

Recently at a meeting with a prospective client, my co-owner and I were introduced to an interesting situation. Our product will be going into beta fairly soon, and we are making the rounds to...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 01:33
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Bwasson
1,162 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.71K Views
Approach Investor without business plan but you are building what he said he would invest in?

I was just watching some interview of an investor. I was shocked to hear when he described the idea he would invest in is very similar if not exact thing to what we are developing. He said send me...

asked Aug 27 '11 at 15:28
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Gagan
150 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.48K Views
Leave Seed Stage Startup - Partnership Issues

My partner and I started an online service. When we formed the idea for the company, we came out strong with a lot of energy, but it seems as if my partner's priorities are now elsewhere. I'm the...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 07:41
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User13096
6 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.65K Views
single word names vs multiword names

We are trying to come with some names for our new startup, and wondering if a multiword name is better than a single word names? The startup is going to be focusing on food/cooking. Some of the...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 08:05
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Tehnyit
144 points

-2 Votes
2 Answers
2.19K Views
Incorporating somebody else's project in my own

Let me take a general example to demonstrate my dilemma. Say I am making a web-based project (which I am). Now I want to use some code that is used some other place already. Say I want to...

asked Aug 27 '11 at 18:29
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Kraken
133 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.01K Views
License to use a control suite

I am outsourcing development and design of a website and the vendor plans on using a control suite that requires a license. He claims to have a registered version and has a license to use it. As a...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 08:33
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User3462
345 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.39K Views
Can a UK Limited company (with standard articles) issue options?

I am about to start a limited company, myself and the other initial shareholders wish to be able to grant options to individuals who contribute significantly. We understand that we can't issue...

asked Aug 27 '11 at 20:09
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James
121 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.66K Views
How many users use Google, Yahoo, MSN and Outlook Calendars?

I'm working on a product and needs to check how many users are using web based calendars. Or how many users create calendar events per year. I need this to figure out the market size. I tried to...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 09:24
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Gagan
150 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.27K Views
Valuations of a product sale

As a small development company we have worked on several projects concurrently using the revenue to bootstrap other projects. We now have reached a stage where we have several mature...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 09:51
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Tim Nash
1,107 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.55K Views
Security breach and data loss insurance?

I would've thought that this is the #1 requested insurance for businesses. However, I cannot find much information if such insurance exists. Errors and Omissions insurance does not cover security...

asked Aug 27 '11 at 23:19
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Igorek
886 points

5 Votes
5 Answers
4.17K Views
how do you protect your idea when going to a venture capital company?

I have an online idea that requires a lot of IT. I am the marketer and can implement on that front but do not have the IT experience or know-how. I would like to find a venture capital company that...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 10:43
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Jodi
26 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
3.18K Views
How Do I Define and Research a Market and Estimate Market Share

Marketing your startup takes many forms. The classical marketing approach revolves around the 4 P’s: Product, Price, Promotion and Place. In this question and answer, we will discuss place, which...

asked Aug 27 '11 at 23:45
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Jarie Bolander
11,421 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.83K Views
Potential network on AngelList

If you have a start-up profile on AngelList you might have noticed a few "roles", or buckets that you can use to add other folks or institutions to your company's profile. Some of them are quite...

asked Aug 28 '11 at 00:45
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Usabilitest
1,698 points

8 Votes
4 Answers
3.02K Views
Outsourcing Website development overseas

I am in the process of outsourcing a MVP website to vendors in the asian region. Although I have no questions about the quality of programming of some of the vendors, I am concerned with the web...

asked Aug 28 '11 at 01:26
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User3462
345 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.88K Views
How does a US Citizen living in Europe register an US based LLC from Europe?

I am a US citizen currently living in Poland (EU state) and would like to register a US based LLC from here. Is this possible? If so: How? How much is the cost? What are the positives &...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 20:35
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Psylohi
108 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.09K Views
What are the optimal steps for pursuing development of a product innovation?

I have a great idea for a (tangible) product innovation in a very niche industry and would like to find out what the optimal steps are for pursuing this. Note: I have been reading a lot about the...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 23:20
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Sam
509 points