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1 Answers
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Amazon like business model?

I am trying to create a business plan for educational purposes. I found this plan through wikipedia and it is quite...

asked Nov 10 '11 at 06:13
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Nikolai
125 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
6.47K Views
Can we use the tax classification of "disregarded entity" for our LLC if all owners live and work outside the US?

We have registered a US LLC to help us get a US bank account. We are based in the UK, however we have some suppliers we import from in the US and we have clients who will purchase from us in the...

asked Nov 9 '11 at 22:24
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Nikolay Piryankov
683 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.52K Views
Where to find the cheapest electricity?

Say I wanted to start a business that relies heavily on electricity (though not induction-heavy electricity, like welding or the like would produce, standard electricity used used by computers). A...

asked Nov 9 '11 at 21:54
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The Piachu
113 points

12 Votes
7 Answers
19.5K Views
How should I respond when a customer demands my financial statements?

Received this email today. A customer approaching the end of their trial period is demanding my financial statements. How should I respond? As part of XXXX's supplier management program, it is...

asked Nov 9 '11 at 12:54
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Steve Hanov
596 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.62K Views
Can we set NewCo's initial valuation at zero?

Background : Company A has developed a software product. Revenue is about $8K per month; margin is about 75% (after royalties). Debt owed to angel and family/friends investors is about $550K. The...

asked Nov 9 '11 at 09:50
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Starting Fresh
11 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
1.86K Views
Learning more about PAID deskop music players market in 2011

Considering developing a software product which will enhance the control ability of existing media players for audio enthusiasts (audiophiles, htpc users and more). The first step is to estimate...

asked Nov 9 '11 at 08:49
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Matt
6 points

6 Votes
2 Answers
2.43K Views
Time for Capital Fundraising - but they want so much?

We are an existing company of 4 years, with 5% of market share in our chosen market. The market we have chosen is an infrastructure market. It is a recession proof market. We have built the...

asked Nov 9 '11 at 08:08
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Ruby
31 points

7 Votes
3 Answers
3.58K Views
How do I respond to client asking for retainer back?

After deciding on a list of requirements with a client and agreeing on a price, the client sent me 50% of the total before work was started, and we agreed the remaining was to be paid at...

asked Nov 9 '11 at 07:09
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Nute
143 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
4.41K Views
How to design / mockup a business plan?

Is there any software like Balsamiq Mockups to have a mockup of your business plan? I need to show the how things will work as a biz plan instead of how things will work on the website. As far as...

asked Nov 9 '11 at 01:39
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Nikolai
125 points

5 Votes
1 Answers
2.42K Views
I have a product--how do I distribute?

I have a product that I would like to distribute through National Retailers. I have already found it a success in local markets (craft shows, fairs) however, I am thinking about increasing the...

asked Nov 8 '11 at 15:21
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Kaman
26 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.24K Views
How detached is Shark Tank (Dragon's Den) TV?

There is a chance we will be entering our first round of VC meetings soon, and I am mildly addicted to the show Shark Tank and its predecessor Dragon's Den (UK). There is a similar thread on this...

asked Nov 8 '11 at 11:03
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Laramie
192 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
6.82K Views
Is it legal to make/sell candy from home?

My wife is really getting into making hard candy from home, including cough drops. She's wanting to start selling them on Etsy. But, we're having trouble finding any information on whether or not...

asked Nov 8 '11 at 10:45
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Joshmax
118 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.31K Views
What are android sales numbers?

As part of making a business case I'm trying to gather data for Android phone sales (quantity and dollar value) by continent. I was initially hoping this would be something that Google could...

asked Nov 8 '11 at 10:35
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Koobz
116 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
3.76K Views
What is the legality of apps like Instapaper?

Just wondering if applications like Instapaper are legal and if so how? I've read around a bit and it seems that because the data is being sent by the bookmarklet from the users machine to...

asked Nov 8 '11 at 05:34
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Vdh Ant
146 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.69K Views
Would you recommend SubscriptionBridge? And why?

We're looking a a recurring billing and subscription management service. I've narrowed it down to Spreedly and Subscription Bridge. Spreedly is a bit bare bones but pretty easy to use. And they...

asked Nov 8 '11 at 05:02
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Clay Nichols
737 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
1.9K Views
What papers do I need?

I am a Canadian and married to an American, we live in Canada but want to buy a business in the states.What do I need (visa,etc... and how much money is needed for me to move there?.

asked Nov 8 '11 at 03:22
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Barbara
6 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.91K Views
Whats your opinion on using freelancing sites over other lead generation techniques

We are an outsourced software product development company from India, quite recently started. We started using freelancing sites for finding prospects as it was the easiest way to get started till...

asked Nov 8 '11 at 02:59
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Ameya Phadke
56 points

5 Votes
4 Answers
5.17K Views
How to register LLC in USA or LTD in UK and bank account, for foreigner?

I am from Serbia, Europe (Not Europe Union country). I develop Android apps and would like to sell them on Android market. I can not register for Google merchant account from Serbia so I need...

asked Nov 8 '11 at 01:08
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Saša Šijak
28 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.54K Views
How many shares for investors?

I want to incorporate a new company and authorize 10MM shares. I also need $50,000 to get started. I am considering inviting friends and relatives to invest, and issue them shares. I want to own...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 21:03
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Olu
6 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.61K Views
Are books, videos, and blogs targeting startups really useful or are they just a distraction?

These days internet startups have gained a lot of popularity among young people and developers of all ages. Because of this same reason, many people have also started to benefit from this...

asked Nov 7 '11 at 13:29
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Ricardo
4,815 points