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2 Votes
4 Answers
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Datacenter internet UK? (Where to get 1GBPS?)

I'm planning to have one good server computer (Intel Xeon processor) running some linux server distro handling all the files for my file hosting website. I can buy it plenty of space (I assume I...

asked Apr 13 '11 at 17:44
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User9331
113 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.41K Views
Acceptable margin for starting SaaS Business

We're just trying to startup a SaaS business, where the model is based around a subscription radio station. We've done the hard numbers and the licencing costs of just providing the music is 50% of...

asked Apr 13 '11 at 12:24
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Mark Underwood
116 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.76K Views
Looking for full-service high-end Virtual Assistant Company

I'm looking for Virtual Assistance. However rather than an individual who can do low-level personal tasks like find a present for my wife, I'm looking for a full-service company that can do a wide...

asked Apr 13 '11 at 08:42
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Nicholas
106 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
4.9K Views
Advertisement in desktop application

I built a small and cool java-base desktop application. I want to release it for free, and put an advertisement for getting profits out of it - Like EverNote doing on their Mac OS X App. I don't...

asked Apr 13 '11 at 03:46
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Arnon
13 points

9 Votes
3 Answers
3.31K Views
Roughly how much is this start up worth?

I'm in the middle of negotiating an exit of a software startup company. My partner is interested in buying me out. We're negotiating on the valuation. Obviously a detailed analysis requires a lot...

asked Apr 13 '11 at 02:29
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Erotsppa
139 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
3.3K Views
what are the legal ramifications of an android app that uses third party music?

I was thinking of creating an Android game/app that plays a soundtrack from a movie, and prompts you to guess what movie it is from. My question is: what are the legal ramifications of an app like...

asked Apr 13 '11 at 01:38
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Ephraim
121 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.58K Views
Should we target large customers with our software localization platform?

For the last 15 months we've been working hard to build a cloud-based platform that helps companies localize the software they build (named Amanuens ). It all started from our own needs and we...

asked Apr 12 '11 at 21:24
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Deleted
655 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
2.33K Views
In designing a new product is important to look modern (post 2.0)?

I've got a short snappy name and url, an end user focused mobile app/service that uses user generated content and a wireframe of a minimum viable product that I'm pretty happy with. I'm in the...

asked Apr 12 '11 at 18:08
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Long Winter
271 points

6 Votes
2 Answers
2.37K Views
What happens if you write a "bad invalid EULA"?

From this answer someone wrote In my EULA I also include that the maximum liability shall not exceed the purchase price of the software and a comment saying also a good example of a bad...

asked Apr 12 '11 at 14:47
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Stu R
66 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.05K Views
Where am I "doing business" if I only have a website and I (potentially) sell to companies all over the world?

This is spawned from @Dana Shultz's answer to this question. from this portion of his answer: ...if you incorporate elsewhere but do business in CA, you will need to register in CA, too... ...

asked Apr 12 '11 at 13:19
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Abe Miessler
264 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.44K Views
How do I protect myself when offering software and training?

I plan to sell software and add "the software comes with no warranty and should not be held liable for loss of data" and etc. I also plan to offer on-site training for the software. 'Support' will...

asked Apr 12 '11 at 11:10
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Stu R
66 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
2.95K Views
How do I share a startup reasonably?

I posted on Craig's List looking for help developing an idea into a web app. Since there's no money/funding/compensation the thinking is we would take a percentage of the company and the income it...

asked Apr 12 '11 at 08:32
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Crashintoty
18 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.94K Views
Survey / Ballot / e-sign tool

I've noticed a trade-off in survey and e-sign tools. Survey tool: Low cost for large volumes Manage Survey Workflow well Excellent data collection / reporting Does not offer signature Does not...

asked Apr 12 '11 at 07:39
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Jeffrey Hicks
313 points

2 Votes
8 Answers
3.04K Views
Simple Document Management System

I'm looking for a simple document management system we can host on a corporate network. We should be able to upload files and organize them, and have the ability to access a file by a direct...

asked Apr 12 '11 at 04:11
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Cade Roux
196 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.44K Views
Tax law change on capital loss from s-corp

I have a small 1 person S-Corporation. The first few years I paid an accountant to do my taxes. I do not have revenues to my company, so I am using turbo tax to do this myself. Last year I took a...

asked Apr 11 '11 at 22:48
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Bob
164 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.83K Views
Being liable as a sole proprietorship VS director at a corporation

I am considering starting presales of a product. Since money may be coming in I wanted a business bank account so if I am ever sued for any reason I'll only lose what I put in the business and not...

asked Apr 11 '11 at 20:18
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Stu R
66 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.81K Views
Is it necessary for a co-founder to invest money when starting a startup?

Is there a requirement for such stuff where a co-founder actually have to invest a proportional amount of money when setting up their startup as a business/company? What if they just come with...

asked Apr 11 '11 at 12:35
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Equino X
111 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.99K Views
Local advertising strategy

I have break & fix computer business and would like to find out how to go about figuring out the best marketing medium for my advertising. There are some local magazines and news papers,...

asked Apr 11 '11 at 09:49
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Mat Banik
325 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.17K Views
Pricing for very first web app

My question concerns pricing and I hope someone here will offer us the benefit of their experience. A friend is moving from avid autodidactic tinkerer to professional web app developer this week...

asked Apr 11 '11 at 09:16
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User9306
13 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.15K Views
Working out key financials

Hi i am writing my business plan, I have identified my potential revenue streams such as; 1) Ticketing and Merchandising 2) Advertising As well as a few others, however how do you go about...

asked Apr 11 '11 at 07:49
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Pmillio
57 points