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3 Votes
6 Answers
2.66K Views
Macs or PCs for employees?

When I started my company I bought myself a Mac because that is what I wanted. I have since purchased Macs for each new employee. I like having a standard platform and I thought that working with a...

asked Jul 28 '10 at 23:16
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Jason Cianchette
511 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
3.02K Views
What's a good application for forum & blog capabilities to add to my website?

I want to integrate (finally) a blog into our site (blog.domain.com) and also add a forum. I'd really like to avoid having my team build it. What are potential solutions that you can recommend that...

asked Aug 12 '10 at 04:11
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Chris
4,214 points

13 Votes
5 Answers
44.6K Views
Can I use the logos of other companies on my site?

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but can I use the logos of other services and companies on my site? Ie, if I wanted to put up a graphic of some services that relate to local internet marketing,...

asked Aug 12 '10 at 06:27
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Jim Shook
417 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.25K Views
Hiring an in-office writer

I am in the process of moving my home website business into commercial office space because I need to hire an employee (or two) to help with all of the work. I need to hire a writer - but the...

asked Jul 19 '10 at 23:02
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Steampunk
166 points

1 Votes
6 Answers
3.25K Views
Is there a business in consulting new entrepreneurs?

I own a software start up but I need to make some money in consulting on the side. I have seen many start ups and small businesses that could use help in defining their direction or positioning in...

asked Aug 12 '10 at 06:34
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Stacey
484 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.2K Views
Does anyone know where to get price data for older comics?

I run a tiny startup that lets you organize and track info about your comic book collection. I would like to add price data to the comics in the database. I think this would be a great feature for...

asked Jul 20 '10 at 01:59
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Donny V
141 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.68K Views
Should I get a .co or .com?

I'm currently deciding if I should get a domain name of my 1st choice but with a .co (instead of a .com) or if I should get a less preferred domain name with a .com (because my 1st choice of .com...

asked Jul 29 '10 at 19:36
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Elisha
64 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.26K Views
Would a hosted ecommerce Saas product work if the actual credit card processing was 'outsourced'?

Do you guys think a ecommerce Saas product would "fly" if the service didn't actually process the credit cards itself? Rather it redirects to services like paypal, google checkout etc?

asked Jul 20 '10 at 05:06
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Un Startup
162 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.87K Views
Knowing what PPC keywords your competitors are using

I was checking out www.keywordcompetitor.com and they claim they can tell you what keywords your competitors are using in their PPC campaigns and organic listings. They can also monitor every move...

asked Jul 20 '10 at 05:40
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Tony Henrich
85 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
3.06K Views
Help with Website

I'm working on a product that is set to launch in a few months and need to hire a web designer for our site. I've never done this before so I need help. The details for whats needed on the site are...

asked Jul 29 '10 at 22:29
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Tanvir Chowdhury
165 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.72K Views
Sales through street promotion - how can we recruit many more people?

We developed very innovative new sunglass clipons, which are exactly tailored to each individual pair of eyeglasses. About 40% of all eyeglass-wearers want and buy them. The best distribution...

asked Jul 30 '10 at 01:51
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Philobus
116 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.04K Views
How does an entrepreneur's perfectionism do harm to the business?

Maybe in order to be better, a business loses more?

asked Jul 20 '10 at 12:39
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Jack
116 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
2.81K Views
A customer gives a very low counteroffer for my service, how should I react?

I resigned from my former job and begin to prepare my international trade business. Since it probably will take me a lot of time before I make a profit, I also provide language...

asked Aug 12 '10 at 16:13
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Steven
1 point

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.45K Views
Doing Business in China: How to identify business opportunities?

I'm preparing to do international trade business I will be in China. One of the main places to look for suppliers is Alibaba. Do you have experience working with providers/suppliers found...

asked Aug 13 '10 at 00:24
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Steven
1 point

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.69K Views
3rd Party Merchant Services

I'm looking for a 3rd party payment handling site to sell my software. Currently I have shortlisted Avangate (www.avangate.com) and Fastspring (www.fastspring.com). Fastspring seems to have the...

asked Jul 31 '10 at 00:26
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Tanvir Chowdhury
165 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.17K Views
PA-DSS compliance is a major roadblock for ecommerce startups, what to do?

PA-DSS certification costs over 40K to get. Any ecommerce application that is distrubuted that handles CC transactions has to get this certification. Some of the rules are 'code reviews', which...

asked Aug 13 '10 at 23:19
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Un Startup
162 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
3.34K Views
Mini-Site to attract Investors?

I have an idea about a web application type of website. I am wondering if I should make a mini site and allow users to sign up and get information about whats coming up. I can use the numbers of...

asked Aug 14 '10 at 04:03
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Bhargav Patel
784 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
21K Views
Can You Be A Partner Without Putting Up Money?

I'm running a LLC that is a spin off of another LLC. I was working for the original LLC for a year when the 2 partners decided to start the spin off LLC. I let the partners know I wanted to be...

asked Jul 21 '10 at 05:26
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Anthony O
51 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.59K Views
How can I align my business with my life goals?

These things I am bothered by my business. You know, every one of us needs to make money. I decide to do it by creating my own business and preparing to do investment. I want to live around...

asked Aug 14 '10 at 20:39
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Steven
1 point

-1 Votes
1 Answers
1.76K Views
Will my relocation greatly affect my business? My business fields are language interpretation, real estate market, travel market, internationanl trade market

I am building my own business and tentatively I will go into business interpretation, real estate market, travel market, and international trade market. I am trilingual and I like to travel around...

asked Aug 14 '10 at 21:07
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Steven
1 point