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3 Answers
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Pricing for the premium content?

We are in a process of launching a new start-up. It is a web based software application/platform providing business networking services. Although not directly comparable, however for the...

asked Sep 18 '11 at 18:52
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Peter K.
194 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.85K Views
How do I get traffic to my Ebusiness?

Well, I have a website with a low traffic. How can I get tons of traffic to my website? Please do not say Adword and other things that requires expenditure to get traffic. How do I get free heavy...

asked Sep 18 '11 at 17:11
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Gimp
427 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.41K Views
Can I patent something like this?

Assume there is no one doing type as you search. And I am the first one to do it, can I patent this application? If not, please explain. Thank you.

asked Sep 18 '11 at 16:14
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Ted Wong
171 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.33K Views
Why is free lunch so good for a company

I am in the process of trying to convince my boss to have catered lunches at work. The company is still in its scrappy startup phase so money is a little tight. I was wondering if anyone could...

asked Sep 18 '11 at 12:31
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Jmeed
8 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.26K Views
What is the smoothest solution you've seen for small payments?

We have a site where visitors can pay 99 cents for a service. It would be cool if the user experience were similar to iTunes: the user clicks one button, doesn't have to type in credit card info,...

asked Sep 18 '11 at 02:18
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Blueyellow
6 points

3 Votes
6 Answers
3.2K Views
How to get the owner of a registered domain name when there is no website

I would like to register a .com domain but it appears it is already taken. However, there is no webpage at all. I get this:...

asked Sep 18 '11 at 00:48
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Ryan
147 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
2.72K Views
What is a good ratio between indirect & direct costs?

We have made a calculations in a business plan and our indirect costs are greater than direct costs. It looks so wrong... does it exist any standards what is the max. for indirect costs?

asked Sep 17 '11 at 21:31
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Stanislav
21 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.88K Views
How should i slice my time in various activities involved in a startup

This is my first post to this forum. I started a company offering outsourced software product development few months back. Things were moving slowly so far with myself doing all the coding for...

asked Sep 17 '11 at 16:33
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Ameya Phadke
56 points

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2 Answers
2.98K Views
Is there any business alternative to that of online business?

Nowadays we have free domains, free hosting servers and free tools to make a website. Just copy some content (Not copyrighted) and paste it in your website. Add some ads given by Google...

asked Sep 17 '11 at 07:56
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Gimp
427 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
2.33K Views
Can I manage my company?

I am 22 years old. Finished my bachelors degree and now started a small scale business. I strongly believe that one day I will grow high and make international expansion. My parents asks me to stop...

asked Sep 17 '11 at 06:28
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Gimp
427 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.02K Views
How do I start my company?

I have an idea. I started Googling for investors with immaturity. Well, once I got matured enough I thought first starting a company on my own with the little money I have and later I can find...

asked Sep 17 '11 at 06:16
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Gimp
427 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.09K Views
Is collateral a criteria for angels or just the idea?

The World's richest people like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Pages, Warren Buffet and these people who are ruling the World once upon a time they don't have enough money to start a company...

asked Sep 17 '11 at 05:44
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Gimp
427 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
3.4K Views
For an educational service startup, what would be the effect if we provide expert-exchange through webinars?

We are making a I.T based framework, which contains visual learning, MCQ-exam, student performance analytic. We think to put expert-exchange service in our business model. Here experts...

asked Sep 17 '11 at 04:53
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Darshan Joshi
154 points

4 Votes
1 Answers
2.11K Views
Should I include an exit strategy as part of my pitch to angel investors?

In my first letter to Angel investors that describes my work should I include a description of my exit strategy? And if that is something I should include, what all should I include in describing...

asked Sep 17 '11 at 02:21
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Gimp
427 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.22K Views
Who is responsible for tracking copyright issues?

I have a brand new website for easy sharing of music. The files are intended to be copyright free (home recordings, podcasts etc). The system though could easily be used for music which does have...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 22:27
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Max San
108 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
3.71K Views
What is the best way to use stickers in marketing?

I have recruitment startup based on web application , I purchased 5000 sticker with the logo,slogan and the link of the startup on it. now I'm really confused how could I use the stickers in...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 22:10
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Waseem Abu Senjer
28 points

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4 Answers
2.97K Views
Domain squatting Business illegal?

I was thinking about this, is domain squatting illegal ? I've initially thought that it was illegal, and there are people quoting various laws and stuff that says it's illegal, but after looking...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 20:39
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Pacerier
317 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.71K Views
Sole Developer setting up an offshore company for tax reasons

I am self-employed developer resident in an EU country. Currently working on a product that will be eventually be sold online. Over the years I’ve noticed that several smaller UK software companies...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 19:30
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Canacourse
106 points

4 Votes
11 Answers
5.41K Views
Should you hire a candidate who is arrogant?

I am hiring for software developer position. Now I got this one guy who solved my C test well. But I find that hes a bit oversmart. I also got this other guy whosdid 80% correctly. So, now I am...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 19:29
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Ncm123
126 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.25K Views
In what state do I register my LLC?

I am starting a consulting firm with my friend who lives in Washington, D.C. but I currently live in Virginia. To make matters a little more interesting, I will also be moving permanently to...

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asked Sep 16 '11 at 10:15
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Bill
6 points