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Calculating the valuation of a startup

I am going to join a start-up founded by one of my colleagues. He made a mobile app by which he won some prizes, and got funding from a government program. He is the only one in the company and...

asked Jan 1 '11 at 08:09
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Mbaddar
6 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.36K Views
Widgets for feedback

I have embedded forum software into our website using Yet Another Forum (ASP.NET plugin which you can see on our site at http://labslice.com/Forum/ ). It works just fine, but obviously needs a bit...

asked Jan 1 '11 at 12:46
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Simon At Lab Slice Com
106 points

6 Votes
9 Answers
3.18K Views
I'm exhausted with my consulting business. How can I find the energy?

Cross-post from reddit.com/r/startups. Hey All, I'm Ken, and I run a startup in Houston. I really love my company. We're not super profitable, but we're profitable. My friends and I get to do...

asked Dec 16 '10 at 09:17
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Xkenneth
140 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
3.42K Views
How do I attract visitors to a free web app/social site on a low budget?

I've been working on a site. It started as a side project to teach myself a bunch of things but now that it's live I'd really like to pump some life into it. Functionality is limited; basically,...

asked Dec 23 '10 at 04:11
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Sergi Papaseit
113 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
1.96K Views
What is needed to digitally sell and distribute software (videogames) to the US?

I'm currently developing a game with a few friends and have plans to sell it and distribute it worldwide via digital means. I'd like to know what I should take into consideration if I want to sell...

asked Dec 16 '10 at 09:38
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Kensai
111 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.57K Views
Can US LLC own Indian Pvt Ltd

Does anyone know if a USS LLC can wholly own an Indian Pvt Ltd company? I know that many countries consider LLCs to be sole proprietorships and therefore do not allow them to own Pvt Ltds. Does...

asked Jan 1 '11 at 15:50
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User6289
16 points

10 Votes
4 Answers
3.01K Views
Software licensing: Charge per-major-version or per one-year-free-upgrades?

We struggling for years with the best way to license our software and see two options: A) Minor service updates are free-of-charge and we only charge for each upgrade to a major new version that...

asked Jan 1 '11 at 21:40
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Droplet
56 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
4.18K Views
To avoid your emails being treated as spam, does it help to attach a vcf file?

For my online business, I need to send emails to my customers. Sometimes they get rejected by their spam filter. I try to encourage my customers to add my email address to their address book. Do...

asked Jan 1 '11 at 22:11
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Anthony
203 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.18K Views
Granting LLC membership units to employees upon sale or acqusition

My company is an LLC incorporated in Massachusetts. We're looking for a way for our employees to participate in any upside if the company is sold or acquired. We don't want to award membership...

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asked Dec 23 '10 at 05:50
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Michael Monteiro
16 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
3.37K Views
What is the best invoicing tool you have discovered?

We're running an online store of electronic devices, and we need to start creating invoices for our clients. What is the best invoicing tool you have discovered?

asked Dec 16 '10 at 12:09
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Sd Reyes
156 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
2.56K Views
In the agreement for hiring an offshore provider, should the governing jurisdiction be my country, theirs, or both?

I am considering hiring a firm in India for a website development and am in the process of drafting the agreement. I am located in Australia. Standard agreements include a clause stating which...

asked Dec 23 '10 at 13:41
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Trish
186 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
2.92K Views
A con-artist or an investor

I have two potential investors: 1) My uncle - a trusted and wealthy family member and 2) "M.S." an unknown person that approached me after having heard my pitch and was "instantly enamored with my...

asked Dec 16 '10 at 14:47
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John Berryman
388 points

10 Votes
8 Answers
4K Views
New Startup - How to outsource everything without losing control

I run one technology startup now that takes up most/all of my time. I have another idea for a technology startup and wanted to outsource everything either through contract workers or salaried...

asked Dec 16 '10 at 14:55
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Steve
56 points

10 Votes
8 Answers
4.4K Views
While working on my startup, should I keep track of my time?

I'm a cofounder at a startup. One thing I have been thinking about alot lately is time tracking. I usually spend the day at the office, and then I get home and continue to work on more stuff. I...

asked Dec 23 '10 at 17:13
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Alex Cook
641 points

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1 Answers
1.97K Views
Offering Different Authentication Ways to Non-Technical Users

Good Days, I have recently been tasked with developing an online portal for the real estate agents. I am planning to make the code as generic as I can so that I can use it as a product for the...

asked Dec 17 '10 at 05:21
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Ncakmak
180 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.94K Views
Raising seed capital without too much dilution

My company is in the process of raising additional capital for my semi start up website. Currently we are in a beta testing phase with the intent of testing the functionality of the site on a...

asked Dec 24 '10 at 01:59
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Robert Dolle
118 points

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2 Answers
2.48K Views
How might a non-profit public service website be valued?

Assume a website that provides a free service to a certain community (disability related). The site is run by a charitable foundation and there's no charge for the users of the site. There are 2...

asked Dec 17 '10 at 08:57
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Howie
148 points

6 Votes
4 Answers
3.53K Views
How can I handle occasional credit card transactions?

I use Paypal to handle payments. Recently I found out they require the customer to have an account for large transactions. However, it is impossible for a corporate credit card user to create an...

asked Dec 11 '10 at 07:55
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Steve Hanov
596 points

4 Votes
6 Answers
3.31K Views
How do you get developers/engineers to engage salespeople?

The other day, I asked Why do developers/techies avoid salespeople, and found some great insight. To sum up the answers on the question, it's a matter of introversion and arrogance. So how does...

asked Dec 11 '10 at 08:06
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Alex Papadimoulis
5,901 points

11 Votes
9 Answers
3.85K Views
How to Build a Strong Social Network for a Young Entrepreneur?

"It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know" -Old English Proverb Having a strong social network is a Must-Have of every entrepreneur. Our friends and partners make us stronger in areas we're...

asked Dec 6 '10 at 05:51
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Sd Reyes
156 points