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2 Votes
3 Answers
2.27K Views
Where to Seek Marketing Help?

I'm the sole founder of a b2c startup for 2 months now. I have about 20 paying customers and few hundred free sign ups. Unfortunately, things are going too slow because I'm not getting any traffic....

asked Jul 22 '11 at 03:30
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John
11 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
3.41K Views
Enforcing international agreements/contracts

I'm just curious about how a contract between two parties in different countries would handle breaches/consequences of said contract. Let's say between two parties in USA and Asia. If the contract...

asked Jul 22 '11 at 01:27
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Dustin Davis
272 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.64K Views
Customer adoption rate of product or service

I am in the process of creating a startup in an existing market and through research found that in order to win customers from competitors, I need them to "adopt" my product/service as their own....

asked Jul 21 '11 at 20:16
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Salmon
181 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
3.18K Views
How should I structure my web start up considering one of my new partners is in Sweden?

I've started a website that has gained significant popularity. While we don't make any money yet I now require the help of another person. The individual that I have brought on lives in Sweden. I...

asked Jul 21 '11 at 15:30
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Bgadoci
121 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.98K Views
How much ownership/equity if any do I give a relative that wants to be a part of my start up?

I discussed an idea for a business with my mother and sister. They both thought it was a wonderful idea and said they would help with sales. We did not discuss compensation (probably because they...

asked Jul 21 '11 at 11:37
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Lidia
6 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.83K Views
Commerical Open Source and Community Open Source

I am thinking on working on an ERP system that I can sell or support on it. Currently, I have OpenERP and Tryton in my mind. Based on the comparison done on Wikipedia and other website, I was...

asked Jul 21 '11 at 10:38
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Johan Sja
108 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.39K Views
recommendations for PHP/HTML CMS for a Cloud database

I am working with a web development and design company that has posed a custom CMS for my business. Since this will eat up 60% of the budget for the site, and also I fear tie me to the company, I...

asked Jul 21 '11 at 08:13
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Jdarl1
6 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.11K Views
1099 required for payment?

I run a small website. I sold $100 of ad space to a local business. They asked me to send them a 1099 so they can set me up in their accounting department. I'm not sure how this works or why I need...

asked Jul 21 '11 at 05:06
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Website Needs 1099
8 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
2.92K Views
Code Copyrighted

What's the deal if you are: The only technical person on your start up / and or the one doing programming. Haven't made a penny 'on-the-books' in terms of your startup Is the code you write on...

asked Jul 21 '11 at 03:59
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User9968
229 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.32K Views
How to earn incentive on my website?

I have a website named Digital Flicks and its a website on most of the Web technology updates. Now the problem I have is that I want to monetize the website soon. I want to know some Ad Publishing...

asked Jul 21 '11 at 02:49
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Shiv Kumar Ganesh
118 points

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3 Answers
3.24K Views
Can I register an umbrella business to "hold" two other businesses?

I have 2 "businesses" which I would like to register under 1 umbrella business for the sake of taxes. First I have a web/apps business (1 website, 2 additonal apps, soon to be 3) that isn't...

asked Jul 21 '11 at 00:29
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Matthew
101 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.1K Views
Should I focus on a larger audience for my project?

I have a project which when complete will attempt to build an online community with features specific to my favorite hobby. The project has been designed such that eventually we can extend this...

asked Jul 20 '11 at 23:43
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Nick Larsen
128 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
6.16K Views
Can I start a company in India while working in the USA on an H1B?

Can I start an internet-based company in India, while working in the USA on an H1B visa? Will I be able to incorporate in India and pay taxes? Is it allowed? What are my options?

asked Jul 20 '11 at 23:14
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Ravi
6 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
4.59K Views
BizSpark - can I use the licenses for something else than just software development

I want to apply to bizspark. The core of the business is to build Software. Though there is also a smaller part of the business that is photography for our clients. We are developing also a website...

asked Jul 20 '11 at 17:40
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Ryan
147 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.41K Views
Domain / Trademark

I own a phrase, which I have trademarked, and it is registered, and also copyrighted. I'm currently getting a website (somewhat finished). I have some domain names, but the exact one I want,...

asked Jul 20 '11 at 14:44
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Hero
11 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.21K Views
Feasibility metrics on the cheap

I'd like to track the customer's activities during the week to establish whether the problem I am solving is a minor annoyance or a big pain. My full-time job makes it difficult to do the...

asked Jul 20 '11 at 14:05
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Gili
178 points

0 Votes
5 Answers
2.81K Views
How to get legal help, online?

I am an immigrant in the US on student visa. I cannot afford lawyers at this point. I want to set up an LLC, since it makes more sense to me. Any ideas as to how to maneuver the legal aspects? I am...

asked Jul 20 '11 at 13:14
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Sid
44 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.14K Views
I need to know when to hire certain postions for my startup

I know the answer to this question varies greatly depending on the business etc. But I want to know if anyone knows of any information available that explains x-users = x-customer support reps etc....

asked Jul 20 '11 at 12:01
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David Borish
11 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.28K Views
Any recommendations for getting listing in DMOZ.com directory?

We've been trying for a long time with no success. I've heard all sorts of stories. Anybody have any suggestions? Appreciate it,

asked Jul 20 '11 at 07:50
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Chris
4,214 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
3.01K Views
What is the best webinar platform/service to use?

I am likely to launch a webinar series with some partner companies that is targeted at individuals. Initially we might be as small as 50 - 100 attendees at first but it has the potential to be...

asked Jul 20 '11 at 06:32
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Chris
4,214 points