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2 Votes
9 Answers
4.06K Views
What does it really take to make an MMORPG/Where should I go from here?

So this morning I'm taking a shower, when suddenly I have an epiphany! The greatest idea I ever had, and it's about a dynamic 3D persistent-world MMORPG that breaks from the classic MMO in all...

asked May 28 '11 at 03:49
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Caleb Jares
116 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.54K Views
Legality of a risk site

I plan on creating a site that allows the clients to (without signing up) "swap" a certain amount of BitCoins. In short though, it is just an online currency. Basically, the client would send in x...

asked May 28 '11 at 03:43
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Xan
118 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
2.38K Views
Looking for advice on marketing web service?

I have created a tool for wedding couples' to use at their wedding which has been live for a few months now. We've run a couple of giveaways on small wedding blogs and the feedback from the readers...

asked May 28 '11 at 01:40
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Mike Raheb
1 point

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.53K Views
Business Banking Solution For Online Delaware Corp

I register my S-Corp in Delaware. I need to find a bank that can help me in opening a bank account, without having to go there in person. I have been told that this is possible if the bank has a...

asked May 28 '11 at 01:01
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Nike Sental
11 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.19K Views
Signup method for very early stage application?

Im working on a saas web application, ive got what I think is a minimal viable product and im now ready to user test it. The question I have is not so much about finding early stage users but...

asked May 27 '11 at 21:55
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Tinny
404 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.23K Views
Business model for a service

We are about to launch a new service that you embed in a website or Facebook. We consider using the following to get various source of income. 1 - Ad's for free (package one) 2 - Remove ad's for...

asked May 27 '11 at 19:52
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Lindy
1 point

3 Votes
5 Answers
3.32K Views
Strategy for sending email reminders for a SaaS

I'm building a free-to-use SaaS to help people understand the energy efficiency of their homes and I'm planning to send email reminders to help promote activity in the site e.g. users who...

asked May 27 '11 at 18:23
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Owen Fraser Green
128 points

9 Votes
3 Answers
2.55K Views
How to "date" a potential co-founder?

It's often mentioned in startup circles that partnering with a co-founder is a bit like getting married. You form a bound of sorts, and are in it together thick or thin. The importance of "dating"...

asked May 27 '11 at 15:12
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Tinny
404 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.55K Views
Entrepreneur With no skills

Ok want to start my business which involves software etc. I Do IT at school so I do know a few things about programming but not a lot. Now my Question is can I start a business like this, with me...

asked May 27 '11 at 14:00
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I Scotts
11 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.29K Views
In immigration limbo, want to start a startup

I am a legal immigrant (h1b) with lots to technical background (over 10 years) and been craving to start my own startup... I've worked for other startups as consultant before.. and I feel I do have...

asked May 27 '11 at 08:35
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Xoail
365 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.98K Views
Are Any Companies Doing Anything Interesting / Creative / Fun with their Phone System?

My company is implementing an automated phone system (press 1 for sales, 2 for support, etc.) which I absolutely despise. We've gotten to the point that transferring calls around, getting in touch...

asked May 27 '11 at 06:19
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Kyle West
708 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.34K Views
How can I build up a new McKinsey in a niche field?

I would like to build a new consulting company like McKinsey. I do have a significant competitive advantage, (based on software) in a niche field, and now I need advice on how to start creating a...

asked May 27 '11 at 05:58
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David
1,567 points

6 Votes
2 Answers
2.51K Views
My sales person (independent, not employee) wants to be an angel investor

I started a surveillance technology company in May 2010. Since the beginning, we have been working with a person that has been in the security industry for quite a while. He was providing some...

asked May 27 '11 at 04:47
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Michael
234 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.28K Views
What are some startup-friendly providers of General Liability insurance?

I just moved into a subleased office space in Southern California and am required to carry general liability of at least $1M for our startup. This didn't seem like a big deal, but when I called my...

asked May 27 '11 at 04:16
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S Wrobel
113 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3.8K Views
How can I separate my personal credit from my business without a lot of hassle?

I've been operating a local computer repair and retail business for about 2 years and haven't needed a line of credit until now. The problem is that I'm in college and have student loans. So, as a...

asked May 27 '11 at 03:15
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David Brown
116 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.76K Views
Promoting the application (SAAS)

I created a flash app. A service or a game - it does not matter. Advertising takes a lot of money and not always effective, it is desirable that my app promote itself. Task - to create in the app...

asked May 27 '11 at 01:05
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Astraport
186 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.32K Views
How do you educate your market/be visible - when they may not be looking for a tool like your's?

Our tool (recruiterbox) helps startups and small companies manage their hiring in one place. They can hire faster and make better decisions, replacing manual processes of email and excel. But our...

asked May 27 '11 at 00:04
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Raj Sheth
6 points

88 Votes
15 Answers
23.2K Views
Is hiring average programmers worse than staying solo?

I have a reasonably successful SaaS, which is pretty much a one-man show; I always wanted a co-founder but never found the right person. It's been running for a number of years now, growing...

asked May 26 '11 at 20:54
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J22
543 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.07K Views
Provide services to S Corp through LLC

I am part of an LLC along with two other partners. One of the partners wants to provide services to a company as a source of additional revenue. I am ok with that but since the compensation for the...

asked May 26 '11 at 10:19
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Kan
46 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.57K Views
UK one-man software house Ltd - should director have employment contract?

Scenario: A one-man, self-funding software developer with a software-licensing business model. Startup is self funding with no revenue anticipated for at least 1.5 years. My query relates mainly...

asked May 26 '11 at 08:29
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Paperjam
394 points