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6 Votes
1 Answers
3.17K Views
C Corp vs LLC Taxes

I'm trying to figure out the various taxes taken out for a C Corp vs LLC. Single-member/ shareholder. (C Corp has more deductions.) C Corp: (1) Tax on profit (after deductions), (2) Payroll tax...

asked Feb 22 '11 at 08:53
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Dave
46 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
2.96K Views
choosing the right name for a new product

Do you know any good resources(books, links, courses) from which I can learn how to choose a good name for a new product. This is about marketing I think(but I might be wrong) so I need some...

asked Feb 27 '11 at 03:11
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Dole Doug
141 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
7.49K Views
How do I find out what keyword a competitor is using?

By knowing a competitor's website URL, is there a way to find out for what keywords they are focussing their SEO efforts on (either organic search or adwords) and what ranking they have for those...

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asked Feb 27 '11 at 04:23
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User3462
345 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.31K Views
Social Media Auction website startup

I need more vendors to join my startup, likebids.com, but I only have 10 so far. Can anyone give me more information on where to find the right advertisers that would be interested in our...

asked Feb 22 '11 at 12:12
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Like Bids
6 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.6K Views
Forming Partnership - I need directions and guidance to make the right decision at early stage of a startup

I'm a programmer and developer - and that is what i'm good at, although i do have some self-claimed ( :) ) Entrepreneur skills and Managerial traits since i'm already running a Web Development...

asked Feb 22 '11 at 16:48
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User7962
6 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
5.17K Views
What is a good template legal document used for beta testing phase?

Is there any legal documents or agreements that I need to show to my beta testers? Basically cover things like, they won't decompile it, that I am not responsible for any damage etc. I don't...

asked Feb 22 '11 at 17:46
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Kim Jong Woo
644 points

10 Votes
8 Answers
3.55K Views
Help! I'm a serial entrepreneur that keeps coming up with ideas that never get completed

I am a web applications developer and one of my big problems in launching my own self-initiated and funded web applications is that I just can't stop coming up with application ideas. Seriously, I...

asked Feb 22 '11 at 18:09
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Digital Sea
1,613 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.92K Views
Should I have 1 blog for each product or 1 blog for the company?

We have several products in several different areas (some are in the same areas). Should we start a blog for each product or should we write in our company blog everything? What's the best...

asked Feb 27 '11 at 07:40
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Tiago
333 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.87K Views
Where should I incorporate as an American expatriate?

I am a U.S. citizen who is about to move to Mexico for the next 2-4 years. Following that, I expect to move to Italy more or less permanently. So my question is, is there any advantage/disadvantage...

asked Feb 27 '11 at 07:47
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Kenneth Vogt
2,917 points

8 Votes
7 Answers
2.99K Views
Creating camaraderie among people who never see each other

I have a team of people scattered across time zones and the world. Most of these people have never been face-to-face with even one of their colleagues. Most have never heard anyone else's voice. We...

asked Feb 27 '11 at 08:08
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Kenneth Vogt
2,917 points

9 Votes
7 Answers
2.8K Views
The ramifications of testing prices

I would like to test prices for a SAAS (software as a service) product. I know how to do A/B testing. My question has to do with the ramifications of such testing. If we sell to Customer A for $99...

asked Feb 27 '11 at 09:49
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Kenneth Vogt
2,917 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.5K Views
Trouble in building content for E learning tool designed for medical school/college & motivating the content designers

We are a start up company, buiding a E learning content for our medical schools/college and we are in good situaltion with the E learning tool however we do not have the content for our tool. We...

asked Feb 27 '11 at 22:51
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Karan
54 points

7 Votes
2 Answers
3.41K Views
How do you ask a client to write a testimonial?

Any tips to collect testimonials? I have some clients. They seemed to be satisfied with my services, but they were reluctant to write a written testimonial. Please advise.

asked Feb 27 '11 at 23:42
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Steven
1 point

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.28K Views
ideas for compensation contract with series B startup

Hi and thanks in advance. I've done some looking around to determine where to start with startup compensation. I work as a contractor exclusively for a startup currently in series b round, I've...

asked Feb 23 '11 at 09:53
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User7991
11 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.87K Views
How can I figure out the market size for a mobile app (and then calculate how much money I'd make)?

I have an idea for a VoIP mobile app on Android that would provide some advanced technical features not currently available (i.e. better encryption, firewall traversal, etc.) The problem I have is...

asked Feb 28 '11 at 07:47
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Ajpyles
111 points

15 Votes
8 Answers
19.4K Views
How long is too long for a website domain name?

How long is too long for a website domain name? 3 words? 4 words? Also, how does the prefix "the" affect the domain. Sorry for such a stereotypical example but from what I have been told,...

asked Feb 23 '11 at 12:59
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User6528
149 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
2.17K Views
How do you account for your time when asked how much has been invested in the company so far?

A potential investor is asking us to account for our own (so far unpaid) time when evaluating the amount of money invested in the company to date. How do we account for it - it's not like we've...

asked Feb 23 '11 at 13:34
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Blueberryfields
426 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
2.59K Views
Where did your star developer come from?

If your startup has a star developer : what was he/she doing before joining your company? How did you find and get into contact with him/her?

asked Feb 28 '11 at 09:07
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Zippy
871 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.93K Views
Benefits and drawbacks of adding your personal info to your company's website

I have a software company that sells software online only, and on my website it has an "About Us" section, describing the company's location and history. Is there a good reason- either pro or con-...

asked Feb 28 '11 at 09:47
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User6492
1,747 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.87K Views
Is it Possible to start a Business and a Relationship Simultaneously?

I stumbled across one sad story, on how one entrepreneur broke a relationship, and then missed another because of his startup. This got me thinking: is it possible to start a business and a...

asked Feb 28 '11 at 11:54
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Graviton
871 points