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Is sending a monthly invoice required if you're a SaaS company?

If you're a SaaS company in the United States, is it required by law to send a monthly invoice to subscribers?We haven't built out this feature and wondering if we can push it lower in the priority...

asked Mar 25 '14 at 21:46
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James Charles
35 points

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2 Answers
2.46K Views
Factors that determine a quality link in link building?

What are things to look out for when considering the value of a link? What factors make a back link good or bad?The factors seem to change drastically every year. Here are some things that were...

asked Mar 25 '14 at 16:13
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Michael Trent
20 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
5.1K Views
What type of contract is needed to add a new equity-owner to an already established company?

I'm in a situation where I'll be joining a startup that has already created their company entity and been in existence for a couple years. It's a sweat-equity deal, so I will not receive a salary,...

asked Mar 25 '14 at 15:46
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Chad Hutchins
16 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
4.12K Views
Difference between raising money on Kickstarter vs. AngelList?

What are the differences and pros / cons for each platform?Why should someone go with a Kickstarter campaign vs seeking out angel investors on platforms like AngelList?

asked Mar 25 '14 at 14:29
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Lisa Yamaguchi
20 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.41K Views
Does having paid customers prior to a seed round hurt valuations?

We run a SaaS product which, until recently, was completely free to use. We're just starting to roll out a premium paid version and there are very few paid accounts.Would having this paid account...

asked Mar 24 '14 at 22:43
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Leslie Parker
80 points

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1 Answers
3.55K Views
Lowest credit card processing fee that a company can possibly pay?

What is the absolute lowest credit card processing fees that a company with tremendous volume pays? Ex: What is the fee that Amazon or Walmart pays?

asked Mar 24 '14 at 19:55
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Jennifer Schiro
35 points

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3 Answers
2.68K Views
Scaling a SaaS startup: which city would you move to for growth?

Which city has the best ecosystem to start a company that has a need to hire engineers quickly to grow? A big second criteria is that the city needs to be safe for families (with good school...

asked Mar 24 '14 at 16:11
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Dorothy Tillman
40 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.31K Views
Lessons learnt while mentoring startups?

If you've done your own startup before and now mentor other startups on the side, what are some things you've learnt (in the process of mentoring them)?

asked Mar 24 '14 at 15:42
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Orlando Osborne
30 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.3K Views
How is the process of raising money different between a Series A, B or C?

What's the key differences between raising the three kinds of rounds (A, B and C)? Are VCs looking at different metrics at each round? If so, which ones are key?

asked Mar 24 '14 at 15:13
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Edwin Henson
15 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.74K Views
Which lesser-used social media channels could trend this year for marketing?

In your opinion, which social media channel (except FB, Twitter, LinkedIn) could likely trend this year? For both B2B and B2C marketing.

asked Mar 24 '14 at 14:13
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Lawrence Farwell
47 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.1K Views
Best educational videos when just starting with entrepreneurship?

Just came across a question here which asked about best motivational videos for entrepreneurs.Along those lines:Which are the best instructional videos (with actual advice, not just motivational...

asked Mar 24 '14 at 10:59
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Daniel Martin
60 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.05K Views
Why is silicon valley saturated with small ideas and big ideas getting rarer?

The valley seems to be obsessed with small ideas like photo sharing and messaging apps. There was a time when life sciences and technology that fundamentally changed the society ruled here.That...

asked Mar 23 '14 at 12:56
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Walter More
30 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.3K Views
Self funded startup with traction: how to begin hunt for a CEO?

How does a self-funded startup with traction hunt for a good CEO who can help grow it to the next level? VC-funded startups have an advantage since it's the VC who actively sends potential...

asked Mar 22 '14 at 15:44
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Edgar Ellison
35 points

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1 Answers
2.74K Views
Advantages to starting your company in NYC as opposed to Silicon Valley?

What are some benefits for startups to be in New York City? What things does the city offer that are unique or gives it an upper-hand over Silicon Valley?

asked Mar 22 '14 at 11:56
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Rosa Marty
15 points

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2 Answers
2.36K Views
What is the correct way to self-fund the expenses of a one-man company?

After having registered a company with a certain share capital, how do I fund the company for the day-to-day operating expenses? Do I:Transfer cash to the company's account and issue more shares to...

asked Mar 22 '14 at 03:12
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Wayne
6 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
4.42K Views
Tried and tested startup ideas that can be done in developing countries?

Which successful startup ideas that cross cultural barriers can be started in developing countries where there is little to no competition (and the market is up for grabs)?

asked Mar 21 '14 at 17:28
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Jackie Davis
55 points

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1 Answers
2.4K Views
How much of an environmental impact does Google's buses have?

How many cars does Google's buses remove from the roads per day in the bay area?Also, is a there any company that allows smaller startups to pool together to provide the same benefit to their...

asked Mar 21 '14 at 16:25
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James Guy
15 points

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2 Answers
3.06K Views
Key things to look out for in an office space lease?

What are some key items to watch out for in an office space lease? We're renting a small space and don't have the resources (bootstrapped) to also hire a lawyer just to review the lease.

asked Mar 21 '14 at 15:43
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Joel Villegas
5 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
7.66K Views
What should a SaaS startup's target growth rate be for the first 2 years?

From researching tens of SaaS companies that have or are soon going public, it seems that the growth rate averages down to 100% YOY from the third year onwards. What should the target growth be...

asked Mar 21 '14 at 14:42
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Mildred Schell
65 points

4 Votes
1 Answers
2.65K Views
VCs that thought Bitcoin is the next big thing: why invest in Bitcoin related startups instead of just directly buying Bitcoins?

So many Bitcoin related startups have landed money from popular VCs. Who all claim that it's the next biggest thing.If that's the case, why not just buy the actual currency where you're likely have...

asked Mar 21 '14 at 13:42
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Darla Page
40 points