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How to run a web design business

I have a passion for web design, and I want to start a business to get my name out there. The problem is, I'm not really sure how it works. I have a few simple questions: How should people go...

asked Jun 30 '11 at 04:50
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Purmou
147 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
3K Views
Hiring from Competitors

I am thinking of hiring my staff from my competitor's firm, are there any legal issues in doing so? Both for my firm and for the new joining staff member? Additional details: To be more specific,...

asked Jun 30 '11 at 02:05
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User8226
197 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.6K Views
CEO equity when new investor comes along

I'm the co-founder and Managing Director of a start up backed by angel money. There are three partners. I run the day to day business and moved it from launch to major player in the market in a...

asked Jun 30 '11 at 01:46
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Michael Canfield
6 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.72K Views
what is the best way to to reach web design agencies, studios and freelancers?

We are a small studio providing various website production services. We mainly provide services to web design firms and individuals. Currently i have been using email marketing, adnetworks like...

asked Jun 30 '11 at 01:12
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Dipesh
11 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.47K Views
When doing business in multiple countries, how should an LLC structure bank accounts?

Should there be separate accounts open at a bank in each country? Should they all be with one bank that has branches in each country, how is that typically done?

asked Jun 30 '11 at 00:58
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Opensourcechris
154 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.12K Views
What is the process to transfer real estate you already own into a newly formed LLC?

I already own several investment properties. However I purchased them in my own name for various financing reasons as the time. Now I would like to move them into LLC's, most likely one for each...

asked Jun 30 '11 at 00:43
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Opensourcechris
154 points

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2 Answers
3.29K Views
How should I list all the features?

I now have my website up. I have listed top 6 features on "homepage". I have 29 vital features to my service (Live-Chat) that needs to be listed on "features" page. I tried various templates but...

asked Jun 29 '11 at 17:42
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Julia
178 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
4.02K Views
Average e-commerce income and revenue statistics

I'm interested to find out these statistics (below), or estimates per sector for e-commerce websites in the united states. If you have access to this kind of data, sharing it will help us alot...

asked Jun 29 '11 at 16:00
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Stnal
41 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.23K Views
Evaluating a "Promise" from a startup company for pay raise, benefits, stock options within a specified period of time?

I would appreciate any advice based on a current situation that I am in that I think a lot of people involved in startups (especially developers) find themselves in at some point. Basically, I'm...

asked Jun 29 '11 at 15:19
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Rick
136 points

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1 Answers
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Marketing Ideas for a B2C Startup

I have a paid B2C web app. I'm currently running a trial model but I'm working to convert it to the Freemium model after evaluating the potential gains and losses. Although my conversion rate is...

asked Jun 29 '11 at 14:19
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Nick
173 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.14K Views
What online communication service do you use?

I have been using ringcentral for $40 a month and I can only take calls and messages so I can’t use ring central to make calls. I travel a lot so that is why I’m using ring central. I hear that...

asked Jun 29 '11 at 05:28
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Sergio Alvarez
46 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.52K Views
SERP depend on the number of Facebook's "likes"?

Does search engine results page (SERP) depend on the number of Facebook's "likes"?

asked Jun 29 '11 at 04:49
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User11568
11 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.36K Views
Code Review & System (Re)Architecture

I've recently been brought on with a small startup to serve as their technical advisor to a group of developers offshore. The product is an ASP .NET WebForms application. One of my first tasks was...

asked Jun 29 '11 at 01:24
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Yuck
257 points

5 Votes
1 Answers
2.55K Views
What does employment at will actually mean for an employee?

I've recently (5 months ago) signed and employment-at-will contract with a largish company. I start in 2 months. Given different scenarios, I want to figure out not only what this legally means,...

asked Jun 29 '11 at 01:18
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John Smith
26 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
1.88K Views
Investment money and Tax

Myself and a friend would like to start a new company. I will be doing development work and my friend will invest money. Our company isn't yet registered, but my friend would like to transfer a...

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asked Jun 28 '11 at 17:25
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Florin
8 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.91K Views
How to get an LLC license for my Blog business?

I've been blogging for a while now and I would like to establish my blog as a business (LLC). I heard that its the best license that suits a blog business. Any suggestions as to where I can get...

asked Jun 28 '11 at 16:48
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Eddie Gear
14 points

4 Votes
5 Answers
4K Views
Advice to iPhone App Developer on Marketing the app

My app is out there... after 100 hours of hard work... I hardly find any people downloading it forget about using it. Honestly, I find marketing stuff pretty boring and dont really get motivated to...

asked Jun 28 '11 at 14:47
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Xoail
365 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.74K Views
What is the value of my IP (in terms of equity)

Here is the scenario: I am the ceo/founder of a company that will be launching a website/application. The amount of cash I have invested thus far is less than 3,000. I am currently seeking...

asked Jun 28 '11 at 13:50
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Eric Littleton
107 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.05K Views
When pitching to potentials investors, should I let them come to me with offers individually or have a set price?

I am about to put together a investor presentation for my company. I will be presenting to investors individually.The investors are going to be pitched to within a short amount of time. Should I...

asked Jun 28 '11 at 10:43
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Michael
234 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.29K Views
I need partnership advice & Wisdom from those of you in partnerships

I have two questions about partnership. If I get a partner that has experience in the business world and the industry and little or no cash maybe $15k-10k, for a new service I’m starting up. What...

asked Jun 28 '11 at 09:15
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Sergio Alvarez
46 points