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2 Answers
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Writing up design requirements

I am trying to spec out logo and web design requirements to take to design companies. What should the spec include? Any good templates?

asked Feb 5 '11 at 15:22
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Tvanover
127 points

4 Votes
6 Answers
3.05K Views
Software Idea but Non IT background

I am an entreprenuer, who has always been keen on IT, but having no background of programming. I have several ideas which i would like to implement one at a time. These involve combination of...

asked Jan 29 '11 at 15:37
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Kartik
21 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
4.49K Views
When is an NDA valid? OR How generic is is too generic?

There are a lot of questions up here about NDAs but I didn't see anything for more generic forms. Here's my issue: I'm a software engineer and have written some iOS (iPhone/iPad) software. A...

asked Jan 30 '11 at 05:28
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Ryan
118 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3K Views
Where can you find the most comprehensive excel Accounting P&L case for a startup business?

Where can you find the most comprehensive excel business case for startups? This questions is more specific than what it looks. I have been looking for a detail business case excel template for a...

asked Jan 30 '11 at 07:50
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Geo
268 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
6.23K Views
How do I correctly document my initial investment and any ongoing investment in my S-Corp?

I'm starting a small business and have decided to form an S-Corp. Like many, my goal in forming an S-Corp is to avoid limitless personal liability and to take advantage of the (potential) tax...

asked Jan 30 '11 at 09:30
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Mcohen75
157 points

6 Votes
5 Answers
8.52K Views
How can some companies offer low shipping rates using FedEx?

There are companies that are able to ship a mattress with a shipping charge of $5. There are many, like Amazon, that are able to offer free shipping. Logic tells me that you achieve this by...

asked Feb 6 '11 at 04:50
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Geo
268 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.04K Views
What/who decides which stock exchange a company is listed on?

What/who decides which stock exchange a company is listed on? How is the decision taken (if it's actually a decision)?

asked Jan 30 '11 at 10:20
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Olivier Lalonde
2,753 points

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1 Answers
2.64K Views
How to deal with a partner who doesn't want to leave his day-job?

I'm a biz dev & marketing guy with a development background and about a year ago I started coding an idea. It took shape and I mentioned it to an ex-colleague / friend. He was extremely unhappy...

asked Jan 30 '11 at 11:37
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Dinosaur Jr
11 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
6.19K Views
Does someone violate copyright laws when quoting song lyrics?

I know there are tons of sites out there that list song lyrics that are surrounded with advertisements and pop up ads. I don't imagine the song writers had this in mind when they were writing their...

asked Feb 6 '11 at 07:20
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Scott
468 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
2.83K Views
Is it hard to get into the hardware business?

In my head, I see the entry to the hardware business very difficult due to all the patents. Is this true or is it just me? Say I want to create a simple mobile phone with touch capabilities. What...

asked Feb 6 '11 at 07:46
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Matt
141 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.73K Views
What are business models of open source projects?

I'm thinking about developing a software library for iPhone with my friend. Our target is a developing country where the mobile phone market is still very young, compared to U.S. The problem is...

asked Jan 30 '11 at 14:49
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Killua
68 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.85K Views
Instapaper for videos?

I love instapaper (read later or any similar tool ), My question is who's going to do it for videos? Imagine that you see a video but want to watch it later, you click your bookmarklet (browser...

asked Feb 6 '11 at 08:41
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The Dictator
2,305 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
2.77K Views
Is it ok to aggregate headlines and republish them?

I have an idea for a web app that will target to a specific audience and will collect news and blog articles, analyze them (for keywords, trending topics and more) and then display the article...

asked Jan 30 '11 at 18:41
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Mike T
174 points

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2 Answers
2.91K Views
Facebook - Like the Page or App, or Like the Site URL?

I've been working on a passion-project for a while called Pi Day Challenge - it's a site designed to inspire people about math and celebrate 3/14. One thing that I thought about tonight was...

asked Jan 30 '11 at 19:19
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Alex Cook
641 points

7 Votes
1 Answers
9.07K Views
What's a typical sales commission for professional services?

What's a typical sales commission for professional services? I ask because I am thinking of going into business with some friends (professional services and product company). We agree on how to...

asked Feb 6 '11 at 11:11
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Hvgotcodes
171 points

5 Votes
1 Answers
1.95K Views
Signing a business insurance quote

just a quick question - I know there are many companies online that compare business insurance quotes - which one is the most reliable one? Which would you recommend? Also, when signing their...

asked Jan 31 '11 at 00:39
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Emilie Gray
36 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.04K Views
Web service with subscription/payment and with automated email

I am considering starting a business based on daily/regular emails that will be fed an automated process getting data from a MySQL database. I am looking for a service that: offers a ready-made...

asked Jan 31 '11 at 04:53
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Tucson
714 points

4 Votes
1 Answers
2.33K Views
Corporate credit without putting CEO as a personal guarantor?

Looks like a lot of things have changed, since I've had to look for this last time. Right some of us have corporate credit cards at our company, but all of them have my CEO as a personal guarantor....

asked Jan 31 '11 at 05:16
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Apollo Sinkevicius
3,323 points

7 Votes
4 Answers
2.61K Views
Can anyone share experiences in licensing content?

I have two companies that have interest in licensing my business's content (training materials). I want to offer exclusive and non-exclusive pricing options, maintenance fees (for annual updates),...

asked Jan 31 '11 at 07:22
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User6935
36 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
12.6K Views
How much does one earn on average for showing an ad in an app on a smart phone?

I am considering entering the smart phone app market by creating an ad-supported app. Where I can find statistics showing the average income per ad impression? (not per click). Does anybody have...

asked Feb 7 '11 at 01:04
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David
1,567 points