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7 Votes
5 Answers
3.1K Views
Is outsourced infrastructure bad for investors?

I did work for more than 6 startups. I never saw it. But I heard from a friend that is working for a network appliance startup, that his CEO, wants to keep the whole infrastructure in-house,...

asked Jul 13 '11 at 20:32
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Vp.
151 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.88K Views
Where to promote a travelers network site?

We created a site which aims to be a community of travelers sharing "off-the-beaten" track spots around the world with other travelers. We went live a month ago, we have about 150 users, 500 spots...

asked Jul 13 '11 at 19:31
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Claudio Coelho
6 points

5 Votes
7 Answers
18.8K Views
Can I start a company and sponsor my H1b to work for that company?

I am currently on a student visa (F1) at a community college. About two years ago I was laid off from work. My former employer had filed for my H1B. After the lay off I did a change of status to be...

asked Jul 13 '11 at 13:38
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Sid
44 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
1.93K Views
Negotiating Equity situation written down!

Yes I know I should have it written down. My situation is awkward, I joined a midsize company that has few partners. My agreement with the (verbal) was put in X years, wanted a N% stake in the...

asked Jul 13 '11 at 13:15
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Mkr
11 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
5.25K Views
How much percentage an investor ideally deserve?

Last year we started a software firm, we have managed to build a good technical team and do a couple of projects which helped us hang around. Recently we had an offer from one of the investor to...

asked Jul 13 '11 at 13:08
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Fayaz
35 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.52K Views
Wordpress managed hosting for business

What options do I have besides using a shared host or setting up my own Wordpress instance? I want a service that I can rely, that can scale when needed and provide a good support. Please...

asked Jul 12 '11 at 19:48
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Tiago
333 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.8K Views
Is there any mobile app distribution service?

Due to country restrictions and bureaucracy, I can't sell apps on Android Market and Apple Appstore. There are music distribution services like TuneCore and CD Baby that place your music on...

asked Jul 12 '11 at 13:04
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Jeff
58 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.33K Views
Can anyone recommend a good outsourced customer service solution?

Can anyone recommend a good outsourced solution for customer service? (e-mails and/or calls?)

asked Jul 12 '11 at 07:00
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John
126 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
5.54K Views
How much do high-end financial software consultancy firms (like lab49) charge per hour?

How much do high-end financial consultancy firms (like lab49) charge per hour for a c# developer in London? In GBP please. Obviously the consultancy has to paid the developer + cover their...

asked Jul 12 '11 at 06:06
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Jamesgold
11 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.53K Views
Is it worth the effort to try to make a better version of another iPhone app?

This app (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/graphing-calculator/id289940142?mt=8) seems pretty good, but I would like to make a better version. I am already an iPhone app developer. Is it worth it to...

asked Jul 12 '11 at 05:58
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Ethan
113 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
3.06K Views
Interviewing / hiring accountants for a startup

What are some good questions to ask when hiring an accountant for an early stage startup? The goal is to prepare the company for VC/Angel funding. As a first time entrepreneur I have no idea how...

asked Jul 12 '11 at 04:49
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Jirad
105 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.8K Views
What is the best way to share essential employees between two sister companies?

Details: I have one up and running Home healthcare (we'll call it Agency A)which provides skilled and non skilled services. I have another start up agency which is only certified for...

asked Jul 12 '11 at 04:07
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Faisal Ali
11 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.35K Views
Technical Minded Team Experience Or General Work Experience

To preface this, I'm a kid in high school that enjoys playing with ruby and ruby on rails. During the summer, my web development passion gets close to 100% of my time, but during the school year it...

asked Jul 12 '11 at 01:22
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Flashuni
3 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
10.4K Views
Affiliate programs for promoting Android or iPhone apps?

Is there any way to set up an affiliate program to market android or iPhone apps? Where I can pay someone in a given market space (say "cooking for diabetics") for each app installed as a result of...

asked Jul 12 '11 at 00:44
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Justin Alexander
111 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
3.55K Views
Unsuccessful job posting, what did I do wrong? What should I focus on?

First, it is not my intent to abuse the Q&A forum to hire people, I'm asking about what I've done wrong. I've removed my company name, details, and industry from the posting below. I'm a new...

asked Jul 12 '11 at 00:35
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Incognito
123 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
1.89K Views
Tax Question on Commission website

If an online business is simply the middle man(ebay) do they have to report their sales as the total sale price of the items sold or just their commission? For example, Ebay charges buyer total...

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asked Jul 12 '11 at 00:19
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Sk24iam
344 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
2.69K Views
Is it better to have a formal contract on ownership prior to accepting external investment?

Not assigning anyone any equity until we get funding, despite that fact that I am the tech.-cofounder i need to start developing a demo to show investors. Should an actual contract really be...

asked Jul 11 '11 at 23:10
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User9968
229 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
3.15K Views
Company Showcasing: Do Recruiters have the need to showcase work/ projects of their organizations while promoting company to potential candidates?

Do Recruiters have the need to showcase the work/ projects of their organizations while promoting their company to the potential candidates ? If this showcasing is required, through what means is...

asked Jul 11 '11 at 22:29
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User01
106 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.82K Views
Resources for raising funds in NY

I need to start fund raising so I can hire developers to finish completion of my product and start selling it and actually making some money. At the moment I have a presentation and a partly...

asked Jul 11 '11 at 16:17
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Sonny Ordell
197 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.33K Views
Would you have a friend be a startup advisor?

Is there anything wrong with having a friend (who cannot commit to be a co-founder right now) be a startup advisor to help the effort along? This is a friend who you'd prefer to be a co-founder...

asked Jul 11 '11 at 11:19
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Eddy
6 points