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2 Votes
1 Answers
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When (and why) should a small, niche company spend resources *promoting* Social Media Marketing rather than an email newsletter?

What are the types of situations (or examples) of when a small, resource strapped company should divert resources from other areas (product development, email newsletter) to Facebook? Some general...

asked Apr 11 '12 at 23:52
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Clay Nichols
737 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
1.98K Views
US Citizen, living in Australia wanting to incorporate - in US or Australia?

I am a US citizen living as a permanent resident in Australia (married to an Aussie). I need to incorporate and have been advised to get an 'off the shelf' Delaware Corp. We are considering moving...

asked Apr 11 '12 at 21:30
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User17432
11 points

1 Votes
7 Answers
3.29K Views
Why did Instagram make it over other similar apps?

There are couple of apps similar to Instagram, such as Hipster, Pixl-o-matic, Lightbox, PicPlz & Retro Camera. Why did Instagram make it over the others?

asked Apr 11 '12 at 19:28
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Newton
133 points

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3 Answers
3.34K Views
Can I run an IT services company online, without having a physical presence?

I am located in India. I currently have a full time job and due to financial constraints, I need to continue this. I intend to start a firm that will provide Web Development Services. I need to run...

asked Apr 11 '12 at 16:56
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Gentrobot
122 points

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2 Answers
2.47K Views
What am I legally allowed to call my 'company'?

I'm a student, and I'm interested in making apps/websites. Thus, I registered for a Student account with App Hub {WP7 dev program.} I also made a website where people can play my HTML5/JS based...

asked Apr 11 '12 at 10:57
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Java And C Sharp
101 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.54K Views
Going to be on national television to pitch my software - Need Advice

This Thursday I will be filming for a Canadian TV show where I will be pitching my software to 5 Canadian millionaires to invest in. The TV show won't air until September. The software is...

asked Apr 11 '12 at 07:51
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Mike
11 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.4K Views
Investor Relations for Startups

Our company appears to be close to getting our first investment -- term sheet but no cash delivered -- and we know we need to get in the habit of keeping this investor and any future ones up to...

asked Apr 11 '12 at 03:22
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Dmoore
46 points

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1 Answers
3.37K Views
Paying App developers in equity?

I am starting a software company. We will start with one service in particular, but will expand from there. My question is, is it reasonable to pay developers in equity alone? Also, seperate...

asked Apr 11 '12 at 02:41
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User51648
9 points

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3 Answers
4.76K Views
'Startup' enterprise software application, question about ownership between investors and developers

Over the past four years, my business partner and I founded a company that is planning on selling B2B software. We have been paying the developers to create the software, thus keeping full...

asked Apr 11 '12 at 01:07
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User17410
5 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.79K Views
my business is in my legal name i.e. "John Smith" do I still need a DBA to form an LLC?

Being an independent artist, if my business is in my legal name i.e. "John Smith" do I still need a DBA to get an LLC ? The bank was asking for a DBA.

asked Apr 11 '12 at 00:33
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D Magone
11 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.45K Views
Marketing - Competitor goes out of business

I've read that the online image editor app http://www.picnik.com closes. How should a competitor react on such a message? What marketing measures are the right ones to reach users that are looking...

asked Apr 10 '12 at 19:40
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James
16 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.4K Views
implications of a pre-contractual agreement with potential future employer?

I have only seen this being done for football players that have running contracts that will expire in a year's or two year's time and want to make it easy for the next football club to sign them...

asked Apr 10 '12 at 18:23
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6152142613526
68 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.6K Views
How to motivate sales person?

It is pretty clear that money alone is not sufficient to motivate a programmer. Things like giving them meaningful, challenging work and providing a supporting environment can motivate them far...

asked Apr 10 '12 at 13:01
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Graviton
871 points

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0 Answers
2.02K Views
Considering selling imported goods through ebay and/or etsy.com How to not get on the bad side of US government?

I hope this question is on topic. I have a plan to make a bit of extra income. I know a person in Africa (let's keep it this general for now) who can help me import some cheap local non-edible...

asked Apr 10 '12 at 12:31
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Job
101 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.22K Views
Is advertising on cars effective?

Are there any studies that show the effectiveness (or the opposite) of ads placed on cars (wraps, magnets, stickers)?

asked Apr 10 '12 at 07:49
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User194076
157 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.33K Views
Trademark for Domain Name

I am currently in the process of building a website and would like to know how I can register a trademark for the name of my website (to avoid possible problems with the competition). What I am...

asked Apr 10 '12 at 06:53
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Ben
136 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.38K Views
Proof of managing director or signing officer for a LLC

I'm a member of a domestic US LLC, formed in the state of Delaware. I'd like to open a foreign exchange account with a vendor for my LLC to pay my suppliers in Europe. The vendor requires a...

asked Apr 9 '12 at 23:23
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Tchitcho
18 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.42K Views
Company location vs state of incorporation vs residency

Okay, I hope someone can answer my question. My husband has a company incorporated in state A, where we used to reside. He is the only officer and only employee. We moved to state B but kept the...

asked Apr 9 '12 at 22:34
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Dcg
11 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.53K Views
Charging U.S. sales taxes on product purchased online and sold from foreign location

We are building an online application that will allow users to create and purchase high-quality typographic logos and business cards. The application is taking a while to develop so we've decided...

asked Apr 9 '12 at 21:41
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Miguel Buckenmeyer
482 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.63K Views
How to market a website where developers can buy and sell source code?

I've developed iPhone and Mac applications in the past, with reasonable success. Back then, Apple would take care of the distribution, and sales were pretty constant. I just launched a website...

asked Apr 9 '12 at 09:38
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Boopyman
113 points