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1 Votes
4 Answers
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Supplier not sent goods, now ignoring emails

I have a new retail startup selling electronics. I have a problem with a supplier that has sent some goods, but not all. The situation is as follows: Sent initial purchase order on June 7, a total...

asked Aug 23 '11 at 01:15
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James
123 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.78K Views
What are startup board of advisors best practices?

A common suggestion to start ups is to get a board of advisors. Three or four people that will interact once a month to help with business strategy, development, market positioning, … I heard that...

asked Aug 23 '11 at 01:28
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Andrepi
26 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.16K Views
Is someone stealing my domain name

We have a web site that has been in business for 12 years. When a regular client found a web site that is using our name with a direct behind it.OURs: opticalcloseouts.com thiers...

asked Aug 23 '11 at 01:34
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Jennifer Duffy
1 point

1 Votes
8 Answers
3.61K Views
Hosting for web app

Can you recommend a hosting company that is both affordable and very good in order for my startup to have a good always-online image? It's nothing complicated that requires a dedicated server or at...

asked Aug 23 '11 at 04:02
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Francisc
108 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.39K Views
How do returns work in mobile app stores vs. regular stores?

I was wondering if anyone was familiar with mobile app return policies and how they affect cash flow. When Apple/Google sends a monthly check for an app, does that already discount returns and...

asked Aug 23 '11 at 04:07
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Chris
109 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.65K Views
Pay a lawyer to convert partnership to LLC or do it myself?

I recently started a partnership (4 months ago) and now I want to convert it over to an LLC. We are starting to generate profit and we would like the limited liability protection. I've been...

asked Aug 23 '11 at 04:18
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Edgar Miranda
230 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.58K Views
Few startups questions with Partner who has H1B status

Myself and two other partners are planning to start a C-Corporation. One of the partners is on H1B visa sponsored by his employer and he is getting a W2 from them. We have few questions: Can a...

asked Aug 23 '11 at 07:33
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Gagan
150 points

4 Votes
7 Answers
4.45K Views
Looking to hire good freelancers - looking for original ways for paying them?

I am building a small startup. We haven't raised any money yet, and we're in the stage where we need the help of some very talented free lancers (mostly graphic designers). The prices they are...

asked Aug 23 '11 at 14:46
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Vondip
584 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
3K Views
How will a registered agent protect my privacy?

If I get a registered agent for my LLC, does that truly protect my privacy? So if an employer, friend, coworker, relative, etc wanted to find out who owns the company, could it be done? What are...

asked Aug 24 '11 at 00:09
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Cocoa Dev
122 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.97K Views
Emailing prospects: plain text or HTML?

I provide a web-based service for small & local businesses and sending emails is one method of getting new customers. However, should the first email you send them be an introductory plain...

asked Aug 24 '11 at 02:01
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Joe
121 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.72K Views
How to verify the identity of a freelancer?

My question is if there's a way you're using or know about to verify an identity of a freelancer. For example I want to sign the freelancer on a contract, he will write his ID and name on the...

asked Aug 24 '11 at 02:11
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Fiftyeight
125 points

2 Votes
9 Answers
3.08K Views
On what should I pay attention when letting someone design my website?

So I have an idea for a new website. I worked it out into great detail but unfortunately I cannot design it myself (only have some basic html knowledge). At first my plan was to learn and design it...

asked Aug 12 '11 at 08:19
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Rick
11 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.2K Views
How do I find funding before I start work on a project?

So i have got this idea for this website, but i would definitely need sponsors for the idea to be established, now i dont know why someone would be interested in the idea i would propose to them,...

asked Aug 12 '11 at 13:19
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Kraken
133 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.95K Views
iOS app development

What's the fastest way to get an application built and submitted to the app store? We're willing to pay a development house (or individual, though we prefer teams). We'd prefer to use a domestic...

asked Aug 18 '11 at 01:16
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User12764
16 points

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3 Answers
2.57K Views
Where should I register my LLC

I want to start my own business. I have developed a few iOS Apps and Android Apps under my real name.All these apps were published before I became employed (Full Time). I want to continue...

asked Aug 18 '11 at 01:19
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Cocoa Dev
122 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.66K Views
best digital currency platform or script?

I want to implement digital currency, so people can buy currency with real money and spend it on stuff on my site. are there any sites like recurly.com but for providing digital currency function...

asked Aug 12 '11 at 13:53
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Kim Jong Woo
644 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.46K Views
Competing with an existing piece of software?

Is it legal to target an existing piece of software that is on the market, rewriting it with some improvements and selling it on your own for cheaper? I wouldn't try to do anything that was...

asked Aug 12 '11 at 14:23
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Abe Miessler
264 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.08K Views
Going away to school and my new StartUp

I'm on my last year of University and about to go to Sweden for 5 months as a part of an exchange program. Unfortunately, my one-man startup is in a critical stage. My startup has about 40 paying...

asked Aug 12 '11 at 16:27
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Nick
173 points

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2 Answers
2.74K Views
landing page for sign up process for end user x 2 types (s)

The simplest / minimalist sign up processes is usually the best for the end user. Can you provide some examples. I need to create a sign up process for 2 types of end users, similar to a job site....

asked Aug 18 '11 at 03:32
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Webster
1 point

0 Votes
3 Answers
3.12K Views
How to attract people to attend newly established alumni event

I am orginizing an alumni event. We used to have several event but was not so successful. We now have over 100 alumni in the city of Shanghai, half of them are 30-40, half of them are over 50. How...

asked Aug 12 '11 at 23:53
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User12632
1 point