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3 Votes
3 Answers
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What is the best way to present our business plan to potential investors or to a bank?

We have an excellent Business Plan, for some fantastic mobile ideas. The down side, we need funding to get these ideas developed and to market. What is the best way to meet with potential...

asked Jul 21 '10 at 11:31
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Gulu Apps
41 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.28K Views
Is it a good idea to contact investors using Twitter?

I know its easier to get backed up by investors if you know someone, but how can I talk to such people? They must be so busy with what they are doing. Example: Dharmesh. Sometimes there is...

asked Aug 15 '10 at 02:29
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Bhargav Patel
784 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
2.05K Views
How to Secure A CD Product

I have an idea to launch tutorials on CDs but is it possible to bypass someone being able to just burn the disc? I was thinking: Incorporate something that uses an online account so they must log...

asked Jul 21 '10 at 23:40
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Dr. Khan
27 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
3.31K Views
How often do I post a blog?

SO I was told I should have at least three posts a week but do I post a blog every two days or just post all three at once at the beginning of every week? Why was makes more sense?

asked Jul 13 '10 at 01:20
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Stacey
484 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.45K Views
If one sells ecommerce software, do you HAVE to be PCI compliant at this point?

If one sells ecommerce software, do you HAVE to be PCI compliant at this point? I read it costs upwards of 40K to get your ecomm software PCI compliant. And some of the requirements have things...

asked Jul 22 '10 at 03:40
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Un Startup
162 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.06K Views
Starting New School 4th question

Once I've solidified what we're offering, where and what are some cheap/free ways to get students involved. I need really creative ideas here. Craigslist doesn't cut it as a good answer. In my...

asked Aug 2 '10 at 15:41
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Ryan Chatterton
921 points

3 Votes
9 Answers
3.3K Views
Looking for blogs and real life stories about entrepreneurs with a family

I really need to read and learn about startup entrepreneurs that have a family, and are managing to take the big risk and do this crazy thing called "start-up". As I see it from my point of view (...

asked Aug 2 '10 at 15:46
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Meir
238 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
3.5K Views
How can I collect payment from my client?

I am an interpreter and business assistant. How can I ask for payment if there is no written agreement beforehand? What can I say to my client?

asked Aug 15 '10 at 20:08
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Steven
1 point

2 Votes
5 Answers
3.53K Views
Startup: What now?

I am currently planning a start up. I have got the following things done. Register the Inc. Make Email accounts Make contracts and sign them with Co-Founders Competitor Analysis Marketing...

asked Aug 16 '10 at 10:01
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Bhargav Patel
784 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
3.78K Views
What mistakes did you make when you started your first business?

Could you share your story?

asked Jul 13 '10 at 15:17
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Jack
116 points

-2 Votes
2 Answers
1.87K Views
I'm preparing to be a wholesaler. How to do market research?

I have not decided what products I choose to work on and I need to do market research. How to do it? Any tips? I am in China.

asked Jul 13 '10 at 21:00
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Jack
116 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.52K Views
Pricing Sheet for Sales Reps

My company does custom web application development. We build applications based on the needs of the client, so our projects really vary in terms of requirements. We typically meet with a client,...

asked Aug 17 '10 at 04:06
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Aac
85 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
3.75K Views
Looking for blog recommendation

I'm looking for blog software for a new community site we have just launched and have very specific criteria: 1) it must be hosted (where the software is regularly patched for security...

asked Jul 23 '10 at 01:53
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Julie King
871 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3.3K Views
Promoting a website by writing articles

We have recently launched a website, and we are now going through the promotional phase of 'getting the word out'. One of the ways we are doing this is by writing a series of quality articles to...

asked Aug 17 '10 at 20:42
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Morpheous
236 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.77K Views
What would be the best way to setup my company?

I currently have a 2 other sites I have with different people. I am currently working on my own project that is totally different from those other websites. I am looking to setup a company as...

asked Aug 17 '10 at 22:44
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Jdeleon
70 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.62K Views
Automated shipping from warehouse or stock my own inventory for eCommerce site?

I'm about to start up an eCommerce site for health products. However, I'm unsure of how to structure the company, in particular reference to shipping of product. Should I buy my own product, stock...

asked Aug 4 '10 at 01:46
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Dr. Khan
27 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.79K Views
Sources of industry and benchmark information (free or inexpensive)

What are some of the best free (or almost free) sources of updated and historical industry data, analysis, and comparative benchmark information? For example: Restaruant industry average food and...

asked Aug 4 '10 at 07:14
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Smart1 Cpa
171 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
8.47K Views
Revenue Multiples for Tech Startups

Does anyone have an idea of what a revenue multiple for a tech startup with a transactional business model would be? I know it would be highly variable, but any resources, thoughts or known...

asked Aug 18 '10 at 04:31
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Jim Shook
417 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.55K Views
Coaching - software company

I am interested in connecting with individuals who offer coaching services. The criteria I am looking to evaluate are: Individual has lengthy experience in developing 1 or more web-based software...

asked Jul 14 '10 at 09:49
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Danny
113 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
1.98K Views
looking to start a CPA practice

I have an accounting degree from New Zealand (many years ago!) but have never used it as a qualified accountant here in California just as a business consultant. I want to get my CPA license and...

asked Jul 23 '10 at 08:07
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Roginla
88 points