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How to find reliable business partners

I've been trying to get involved, get my name out there, and network with fellow local entrepreneurs in my area. I am a 22 year old developer/designer, student and entrepreneur at heart. From what...

asked Sep 2 '11 at 23:57
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User9968
229 points

7 Votes
2 Answers
3.63K Views
How to make revenue and user acquisition projections for product which is not launched yet?

How can you make revenue and user acquisition projections before launching your product? And are they worth anything?

asked Aug 28 '11 at 12:11
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Gagan
150 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.54K Views
How to Find a CMO for niche products

I currently run two 3rd-party poker related SaaS and will soon launch another. Both products are very specialized and niche but there is a large demand for both products within the community. My...

asked Sep 3 '11 at 01:47
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Nextgenneo
327 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.62K Views
How can early startup employees ensure that founders do not intentionally dilute them?

I am considering joining a startup as employee #2. I expect to receive some equity (either stock or options). Is there any way in which I can protect myself against the founders simply issuing...

asked Sep 3 '11 at 03:57
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Abtin Forouzandeh
121 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.59K Views
Securing your company's name on twitter?

I'm currently using @zeeenmedia because someone on the other side of the world has an account, used only intermittently, named @zeeen. Is there a good way to contact that user to work out a...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 02:39
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Blaise Freeman
16 points

7 Votes
8 Answers
3.09K Views
Code Quality in Boot Strapped Startup

I am running a boot-strapped startup with another technical co-founder and we are making revenue (not profitable yet) and things are extremely tight. We are both experienced programmers and my...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 03:32
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Nextgenneo
327 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.05K Views
Legal Requirment for Starting a Business in Austin, TX?

I am starting a business from my home, and will operate it as a sole proprietor. What do I need before I can begin? The business itself is a computer consulting firm meant to help small-medium...

asked Sep 3 '11 at 11:19
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Kevin Soviero
180 points

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3 Answers
2.32K Views
How do Google Trends and Correlate make money for Google?

I'm just curious, what the business model is for providing these data mining services for free to everyone? http://www.google.com/trends http://www.google.com/trends/correlate/

asked Sep 3 '11 at 13:03
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Siamii
195 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.35K Views
What should I know about equity as compensation?

I am considering doing some work for a start up for equity only. I know next to nothing about this kind of thing and I'm wondering what specific things should I ask before entering into any kind of...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 06:53
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Abe Miessler
264 points

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1 Answers
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recommend free email client for synching desktop/laptop/blackberry

looking for recommendations for email eco-system allowing small-business to: let users log into email from desktop, viewing multiple email domains, and reply to each where the outgoing email...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 07:21
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Tim8691
17 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.98K Views
how to convert a single member llc to a corporation

I'm thinking about registering a single member LLC to simplify tax reporting and costs involved with registration and maintaining a registered business. In the future, I'll need to raise capital...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 07:56
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Alex
6 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.67K Views
How much is it reasonable to a new startup to pay for legal services?

A better way to put the question: is it reasonable to just do everything yourself, and fix things up later if they aren't quite right? Or is this likely to lead to disaster, even with the help of...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 07:57
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James
121 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.35K Views
Thoughts on service motto

I am working on a service that makes certain aspect of project management accesible for regular stakeholders (i.e. non-techie users). I though that a motto like "[certain aspect] for mere mortals"...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 14:19
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Aku
229 points

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1 Answers
1.94K Views
Legal questions - Linking to streams

I'm looking to start a website which will link to online streams. I have a few questions: Would I be liable for people linking to illegal streams from my website (my website will only link to...

asked Sep 3 '11 at 19:06
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Muffinbubble
115 points

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2 Answers
3.92K Views
Deciding equity and profit sharing when co founder takes salary and works full time

Having read so much on how equity has to be split, i am still confused and am unable to come to any conclusion. I Would highly appreciate if you could fill in the gap as its making life difficult....

asked Sep 3 '11 at 20:24
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User13119
1 point

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.51K Views
Bringing in partner who is on an H4 Visa

My brother and I started a game company about 5 months ago. We are a general partnership. We recently went to a hackathon and I brought a friend from school as our dedicated game designer. We...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 15:26
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Edgar Miranda
230 points

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2 Answers
1.98K Views
New Photography Business

I am looking into starting a new business for photography and wanted to see if theres a clearly defined list if things I can write off for it. I'm assuming I won't make any money for a while either...

asked Sep 4 '11 at 04:09
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Benny
121 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3K Views
Hiring siblings

There are 12 ppl in my organisation. Should I hire siblings of people already working for my organisation? I mean its not a big deal for a big company, but such a decision should be thought upon in...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 19:56
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User392406
128 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
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Is it wise to leave out your mobile phone number from your business card?

Previously I used to get lots of prank calls/mobile calls after I give out my business cards at conferences. I've recently gotten a new phone and a new number and I'm seriously considering whether...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 21:36
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David C
123 points

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1 Answers
2K Views
How to calculate margin on my marketplace app?

My marketplace app has been live for about 2 months now. Sellers list products with me, I handle the transactions, and then charge a 15% commission. If I pulled in, say, $500 last month on...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 23:24
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W. Matthew Wilson
104 points