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Building a service around external APIs

I am thinking about building a service around some other company APIs. However, prior of diving into some code, I would like to evaluate all the strategic aspects of such a "one way...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 09:38
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Leonid Mirsky
25 points

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2 Answers
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What do you need in order to be a real .org?

I was wondering what characteristics a venture needs to have in order to be a real .org? Also, since I never ran a .org before, what are some of the implications/pitfalls that come with that kind...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 09:34
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Genadinik
1,821 points

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1 Answers
2.07K Views
How do sellers get paid online?

If I'm setting up a system where people can sell stuff online. I'm planning on having my own merchant account and setting up my own payment system. The problem I ran into is how to I send money...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 09:03
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Shawn Mclean
220 points

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5 Answers
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What equity/salary/earn-out can I expect from a purchasing company for my company and myself?

I am the single member of an LLC consulting company. I have half the revenue of a company that is thinking of "acquiring" me. They are in the same industry. They just incorporated within 1 year and...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 08:12
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Seamus
6 points

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3 Answers
2.56K Views
What are the major risks that can influence a business?

I am starting an internet business I have enough traffic of my estimation and I am currently earning through to Google adsense program now I faced a question What are the major risks that can...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 06:53
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Gimp
427 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.23K Views
Points to be mentioned while writing to angels

I am about to start writing to Angel investors about my project. Can anybody tell me what are the bullet points to be included while writing to Angels. Should I follow any steps while writing to...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 03:08
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Gimp
427 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3.35K Views
As a single founder, is it worth the effort to add a new (novice) co-founder?

I have often read that single founder companies are given lower priority by incubators and angels. I was thinking about bringing in an additional founder. They will be "new." First, I will have...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 03:02
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Achshar
125 points

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3 Answers
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What to use the invested money for?

Ok so i am located in India and am looking for some investment for my startup. Since i am a one man company, i think i can move to valley if the investor/incubator (?) wants me to. But my question...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 02:56
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Achshar
125 points

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2 Answers
2.52K Views
Paperless office - any issues?

I have a sheet feed scanner and shredder on their way from Amazon in the hope of going paperless for my home and business paper work. For those that have done it, have any issues arisen due to...

asked Sep 15 '11 at 22:29
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Lloyd S
1,292 points

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Legal issues in setting up an affiliate program?

Are there any legal issues with setting up an affiliate program? Basically a system where people can get rewarded for referrals. Even if there's nothing major, are there any words you should make...

asked Sep 15 '11 at 10:53
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Babonk
143 points

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4 Answers
2.26K Views
How do I know if a potential new employee is a "long-term" unemployed person?

This pertains to the president's proposed new tax breaks for businesses. PBS Newshour

asked Sep 15 '11 at 10:03
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Tom Jones
24 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
2.43K Views
How do I go about finding a 'closer' to help pitch investors?

I don't understand the funding/investment landscape. If I want to bring someone in to help me pitch angel investors and/or VC's: Where would I go about finding them? What questions do I ask to...

asked Sep 15 '11 at 06:37
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Javid Jamae
347 points

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6 Answers
16.4K Views
E-Commerce Website for Retail AND wholesale

I work for a clothing designer company (Kit + Lili) that has been in business for 5 years. We currently sell our product wholesale using a company called Groupe BDM and retail through Shopify. It...

asked Sep 15 '11 at 04:39
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Erin Danahy
6 points

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3.43K Views
Are there any benchmarks for hosting/infrastructure/licensing costs for a SaaS provider?

Does anyone know of benchmarks or comparisons for hosting/software/infrastucture costs for a SaaS startup? We are running at about 3.2% of Gross Revenue and 11% of net revenue. We feel like we are...

asked Sep 15 '11 at 03:15
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Boom Town Tech
101 points

6 Votes
2 Answers
2.14K Views
Using technical evangelism\advocates

In the context of a software company, when does it make sense to hire a technical evangelist (also known as advocates now). Big companies have them and I've seen plenty of smaller companies with...

asked Sep 15 '11 at 02:18
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Dustin Davis
272 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
2.34K Views
Why become certified as a women-owned business?

I am working with a client who has the opportunity to become certified as a women-owned business. She is interested in better understanding the tangible benefits associated with becoming certified...

asked Sep 15 '11 at 02:14
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Joseph Barisonzi
12,141 points

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How do you get data on prices and deal offers from local merchants?

What the best way and economical to get updates about the prices and offers from local dealers? I want to cover 58 areas local dealers/retailers from my city.

asked Sep 15 '11 at 02:11
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Web2jeet
96 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
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Trello: Launching as a platform or as a specialized product

Why did the Trello team decide to lunch as a general platform for many different use cases and not as a specialized product for a specific vertical? https://trello.com/

asked Sep 15 '11 at 02:09
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Tomer London
16 points

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2 Answers
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Keypoints on how to negotiate. Is there a recommended "cheat sheet" or handbook?

I'm looking for bullet points on how to negotiate. I know there are entire tomes written on this. But I also know that the essence of negotiation can be boiled down to a few essential points - that...

asked Sep 15 '11 at 01:31
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Voidstar
11 points

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3 Answers
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How do you move forward with a novel e-commerce idea?

I have an idea for a web product. It's a new type of e-commerce site. I have the most fundamental questions. The first is how to even go about getting any advice for it. One concern is that a one...

asked Sep 14 '11 at 08:48
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Craig
16 points