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I'm looking for a domain name for my new project and one of the variants is available but has a hyphen between the two words. The non hyphenated variant is registered in the cayman islands. Are...
432 points
I love the advice on Venture Hacks about confining the time you're out pitching to set amount (e.g., six weeks). Basically, kick it off and then run as fast as you can with as many people as...
156 points
The number of press release services out there is mind boggling. I am an ISV (Independent Software Vendor) with a niche software program, and I'd like to send out a Press Release to the software...
1,471 points
Out of curiosity I compared traffic of various social networks and top portals, got two interesting charts...
1,050 points
I am currently looking at job opportunities and the two most enticing are either a developer at a medium sized company or i have been offered a job at a new startup. The money at the development...
31 points
Background : I used to work for a software consulting firm. For obvious reasons, one thing that was critical to both our company and our customers was keeping track of the time spent on specific...
My partner and I would like to lunch a new marketplace for products that, for obvious reasons, we can't disclose at this point. We don't have any patent or proprietary IP to raise the entrance...
What is a good benchmark for a download conversion rate? In other words, what % of my website traffic can I expect to click "Sign Up Now" button to start a plug-in download (examples: xobni.com and...
86 points
A local company I know regularly goes abroad to sell their products trough an extensive network of distributors except in some regions where they have little presence for doing business. I've...
532 points
Is it revenue, profit, number of staff, does it even matter? If you've been at the coal face for a good 4 to 5 years do potential investors want to hear that you're still in startup mode -...
46 points
Where can I brainstorm to find (Different, Emotive, and Simple) stories about my small business in order to craft messages that will catch the attention of traditional media? Where do freelance...
313 points
Someone asked me today when it was more advantageous to call someone, email or pay them a visit. This is one of those things you think you know but is difficult to quantify. What are some of your...
631 points
I run a web solutions business and have helped start-ups implement their web strategies. Although, at this point it is pertinent for me to proactively approach new start-ups that are cash-rich and...
any good tips how to reach this particular group of people?
If you have some money in account then how much to invest it for own startup? better to invest only certain $K and get other from Angels or other sources? What's your experience?
430 points
I run a software company selling downloadable software. Currently my site is written entirely in HTML, using a text editor. I upload it by FTP. The chief problem I have identified with this...
341 points
Where can I find a programmer in the Northeast United States to become a co-founder for a Web 2.0 startup? To provide brief background: I do not have a coding background but have a strong business...
4 points
From what I have read, both LLCs and S-Corps give you the benefits of a Corporation for legal purposes while avoiding double taxation. However, I can't determine what the difference between the...
26 points
When subscription based services charge you a monthly fee, when do they charge it? First of the month? Same date next month? 30 days from original pay? For example if I pay for a subscription on...
As a solo-preneur one really needs outside support. Consultants, freelancers, etc. Challenge is finding them, qualifying their experience, and tracking their work; as efficiently as possible as you...
