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3 Votes
2 Answers
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Writing a Disclaimer

I'm seeking advice in how to go about writing a disclaimer for a software service I'm developing. The software program is to record client medical treatment forms. I basically want to say...

asked Mar 27 '11 at 11:44
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Emmanuel
118 points

5 Votes
5 Answers
3.05K Views
Branding vs. domain name availability... and the consequences to creative solutions?

With the introduction of more versatile domain names, people have been utilizing subdomains and clever suffixes to create more unique domains (ie. del.icio.us.) I've also come across others that...

asked Mar 27 '11 at 10:40
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Julian Lloyd
126 points

6 Votes
2 Answers
2.3K Views
What's the catch in an offer for share?

I'm a software developer and quite illiterate when it comes to business thing. Recently someone has asked me to join a company and, while the salary is not higher than what i currently earn, he...

asked Mar 23 '11 at 19:55
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Rudi Adianto
138 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.66K Views
Business models

Is it possible to be a successful business and have a business model where you focus on website traffic with no ads, or immediate revenue streams, then after having good traffic introduce...

asked Mar 27 '11 at 13:25
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User8969
11 points

6 Votes
3 Answers
2.45K Views
Examples of building an audience while in stealth mode

I'm trying to explain to a friend about building an audience before the product is built ... even while still designing the application. Examples of this might include, opening social media...

asked Mar 27 '11 at 14:48
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John Mac Intyre
1,086 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.82K Views
Is the promise of a contract legally binding?

I promised someone that I would enter into a contract with them in the future. Basically I promised that I'd sell them a website for a fixed price in the future. This was an informal, oral...

asked Mar 23 '11 at 21:12
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Picardo
116 points

5 Votes
4 Answers
5.14K Views
How much traffic can you expect to get from TechCrunch?

Has anyone ever had a start-up which was covered by TC? If so, how much traffic does it send your way? Have people seen a significant SEO boost from their links to their site? Is their coverage...

asked Mar 27 '11 at 16:15
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Genadinik
1,821 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
2.96K Views
Anyone have any evidence that keyword URLs (with and without redirects) drive traffic?

I am launching a web application in the Fall for parent teacher conference scheduling. I have some real customers already using a version of the product, I'm ready with a Coming Soon page, have a...

asked Mar 28 '11 at 01:11
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Keyton Weissinger
126 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
13.4K Views
What is the difference between a USP and a slogan?

What's the difference between a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and a slogan? I'm thinking the USP is more descriptive. I have a slogan that I think is really catchy and descriptive in...

asked Mar 24 '11 at 01:40
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Nick
1,171 points

7 Votes
8 Answers
5.35K Views
Think I Have a Great Startup Idea, Don't Know Next Steps

Ok, so everyone thinks they have the next big great idea. Let's just assume for the sake of this question that I really DO have a good/great idea. Some background and basic. I'm obviously not...

asked Mar 24 '11 at 03:47
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Phil Sandler
138 points

8 Votes
8 Answers
18.5K Views
What exactly are the risks of using pirated software?

Adobe CS5, for instance. Is the risk solely that the publisher could sue, or is the property that I create with the pirated software also in jeopardy? And as a corollary, what if I use someone...

asked Mar 28 '11 at 04:30
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Amit
146 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
2.49K Views
wrote software that someone wants to use/license

I wrote a sudoku game and was contacted by a media company that is interested in using the application within an ipad application they are developing. I don't know how that would work since the...

asked Mar 24 '11 at 04:00
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Hvgotcodes
171 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
1.88K Views
Where can I find a good online records management system?

I'm looking for a web app that makes it easy to recreate paper forms (preferably drag and drop), and then save the information in a database, and generate custom reports (again, preferably drag and...

asked Mar 24 '11 at 04:35
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Dave Feyereisen
963 points

6 Votes
1 Answers
5.47K Views
What are the disadvantages / pitfalls of incorporating offshore?

I am looking into setting up a company for a business I'm bootstrapping, that I plan to finance by doing consulting/freelancing. So I would like to set up a legal entity to do business. The main...

asked Mar 28 '11 at 05:22
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Mircea Grelus
782 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
2.92K Views
Blogging about your startup

Most people recommend you blog about your startup while building it, and I have a couple questions regarding that. Do you tell them exactly what your company will be doing? (ie. your...

asked Mar 28 '11 at 05:29
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Aslyesnow
214 points

6 Votes
5 Answers
2.99K Views
Cold calling clients

I have a launched a very unique product for healthcare billing companies. It is unique in the way that it is operated. I am doing AdWords and SEO tactics, but do you think cold calling works? I am...

asked Mar 24 '11 at 06:12
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Kpo
131 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
2.89K Views
Doing demos for unqualified leads

I get a lot of leads and I only want to do demos for qualified people. By qualified, they have to have access to $100k or more in capital. Before, I was putting them in our sandbox (software),...

asked Mar 24 '11 at 06:47
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Sparagi
346 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
3.06K Views
Hire a College Intern

How should one go about trying to offer internship to students at XYZ university? And is it even possible for a startup company? Some sample conditions that would be under...

asked Mar 24 '11 at 07:21
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Mat Banik
325 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
3.09K Views
What happens if we set ourselves to be the registered agent in New York for an LLC

We recently setup an LLC in New York State with Legal Zoom. Due to a mistake on our part or theirs, they set our registered agent to one of the partners at our company office. We usually won't be...

asked Mar 28 '11 at 07:49
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Justin
20 points

6 Votes
3 Answers
8.62K Views
How does Rovio (Angry Birds) make money?

How does an iPhone developer like Rovio make any money with a free app

asked Mar 28 '11 at 09:47
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Mike Walsh
745 points