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3 Votes
2 Answers
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Affiliate based sites. What are the pitfalls?

I am thinking of creating a site which has content based on affiliate products where revenue comes from affiliate commissions. The site will be of high quality, human created and edited. I am...

asked Nov 27 '10 at 05:35
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Tony Henrich
283 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.44K Views
Where to Research / Purchase Keyman Insurance

My partner and I have been looking for keyman life insurance so one or the other could buy our equity if we were to be disabled or killed; however, finding information about a policy is difficult....

asked Nov 22 '10 at 06:29
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Kyle West
708 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
3.26K Views
Maximum number of angel investors?

What is the maximum number of angel investors you could possibly (not theoretically, but realistically) bring in to finance your startup (given you have traction and exciting potential)? I'm...

asked Nov 27 '10 at 08:14
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Mr. Schwabe
147 points

0 Votes
6 Answers
3.08K Views
where can I find passionate developers to build a project to lead to a startup?

I've been looking all around the web, looking for places to find 1-2 passionate developers/artist that would be interested in working on a cool project/idea I have for a site to facilitate in...

asked Nov 22 '10 at 09:36
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Equino X
111 points

9 Votes
6 Answers
4.58K Views
Anyone done A/B tests on SaaS plan names?

I am adding paid plans for my online service and would like to know what subscription plan names to use. Should I go with Gold, Silver, Bronze or Basic, Premium, Standard??

asked Nov 22 '10 at 10:20
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Nick H
120 points

9 Votes
7 Answers
3.47K Views
Incentives for feedback/testimonials

I've recently released a couple of information products and would like to get feedback about them from my customers (testimonials would be even better!). Simply sending a nice email and asking for...

asked Nov 22 '10 at 13:39
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Alex Aotea Studios
665 points

6 Votes
7 Answers
3.46K Views
How helpful are 37Signals' books?

I've heard much about the books of 37Signals: Getting Real and REWORK. Just how helpful are they? Are they really worth reading?

asked Nov 22 '10 at 14:07
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Apophenia Overload
133 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.69K Views
Any reliable site where *hardware* engineers can be hired for small (work-from-home/telecommute) projects?

For software hackers/developers there are many. However, I need a hardware guy (or girl?) for a relatively small project. Is there a site where I can search for people and see ranks,...

asked Nov 27 '10 at 15:34
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Tzury Bar Yochay
113 points

13 Votes
5 Answers
8.05K Views
How do I get companies to sponsor my project?

I have a software project that I'd like to release as open source. Its a quite complex tool that >50% of the industry i am in will use (i worked in it for a number of years, hobbyist and...

asked Nov 22 '10 at 17:39
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Frank B.
111 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
3.64K Views
Building New Product: ASP.NET/MVC vs SharePoint 2010

Hi I met an investor who wants a new product to sells to other companies. We agreed to make it SaaS, but we're arguing over three options: SaaS product made by ASP.NET Saas product Made up of huge...

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asked Nov 27 '10 at 23:07
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Shankarooni
8 points

8 Votes
9 Answers
8.52K Views
How did you come up with your business idea?

For those of you who have successful businesses, how did you come up with your business idea? I'm trying to think of a business idea but none of the ideas I've come up with so far (currently about...

asked Nov 23 '10 at 01:23
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Jason Swett
555 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
2.77K Views
Bad Signs: When non-tech people say "what am I looking at"

So I am finally finished writing my software product after a long time (1.5 years)...full time almost development and research by myself. This software is designed for businesses and research...

asked Nov 27 '10 at 23:28
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Kim Jong Woo
644 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.16K Views
For tax purposes what is best currency to collect?

I have a canadian company selling to a European company who's currency is GBP. For tax purposes should I sell to them in Canadian dollars or should they pay me in pounds?

asked Nov 23 '10 at 02:00
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Stacey
484 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.79K Views
How do you obtain angel investors help?

I am brand new to the startup stage and am trying to obtain money to get my startup off the ground. I have heard about angel investors but I have no idea how to get in contact with them (especially...

asked Nov 28 '10 at 04:11
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Chromedude
202 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
3.05K Views
In a community based startup, what is a good community growth velocity? What is a worrying one?

I know this depends on the community in question, how actively I am marketing it, how well search engines have indexed it and so forth. But I was wondering if there are some good guidelines in...

asked Nov 28 '10 at 05:36
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Daniel Bingham
148 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
4.8K Views
Which is a better suffix for enterprise-product company domain?

As per @Zuly Gonzalez' answer to this question on "Non .com domain v hyphen domain ", when choosing a domain name sometimes it is necessary to add a common suffix to the name. Eg. mydomainAPP.com....

asked Nov 23 '10 at 11:35
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Avi D
140 points

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2 Answers
1.94K Views
Insights into marketing a service?

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find insight into marketing a specific service? This is a general question. I am wondering if there are any resources (web sites, books, ect..) out...

asked Nov 24 '10 at 00:06
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Jed Regan
266 points

9 Votes
4 Answers
4.22K Views
Video demo of my software product?

I need something short, like 1-2 min long video to catch attention of my visitors and highlight the best features of my system. I have an accent myself and would rather outsource the development of...

asked Nov 28 '10 at 15:04
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Igorek
886 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
2.48K Views
Life as an Entrepreneur!

Just wondering, do you sometimes feel like you might be crazy? or is it normal to feel crazy as an Entrepreneur, because you are doing something different , that isn't following the normal path of...

asked Nov 24 '10 at 01:43
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167 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
2.79K Views
Is This a Right Time To Submit a Press Release?

I will be submitting a press release to PR Web for a new startup in order for it to gain some exposure. I've heard that having a press release be available on a Monday is one of the key times to...

asked Nov 24 '10 at 03:14
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Mlocke97
48 points