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1 Votes
4 Answers
2.59K Views
What would be the appropriate share?

I'm a software developer in a East European country working for a tiny software firm with only few developers. Our owner is also our manager; he lives in the North America and makes arrangements...

asked Mar 3 '11 at 09:08
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James Blunt
8 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.29K Views
Trademark domain infringement

I am developing a tool but It's really difficult to get a name. I'm wondering if I can use a domain like xptoapp.com without infringement the trademark "xpto" if it exists. How does this work? I...

asked Mar 3 '11 at 00:37
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Tiago
333 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
3.16K Views
New job to bootstrap startup?

Context: I started a SAAS based platform for small and medium sized companies around a year back. To save some time I intentionally took this underpaid job close to my home. I have successfully...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 23:56
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User8226
197 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.09K Views
How do you get TechCrunch to cover your startup?

I built a simple software that helps users to manage cloud based backup files across multiple account on your local desktop. We are going to launch it officially soon, so how can we get medias,...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 13:25
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Anson Wang
24 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
2.34K Views
Selling PPC... Shared or Dedicated?

I want to sell PPC to white collar professional service businesses (lawyers, accountants, etc.) I already am a website designer marketing to these folks. I could create a website that sells a...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 12:22
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Randy
249 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
4.49K Views
How to Copyright a Marketing Idea

I have a few marketing idea that I have done some research on and have not been able to find other people who have done them. Since I am not in any businesses that could use the idea I wanted to...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 06:50
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Dave Long
111 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.4K Views
How are corporate taxes handled for an Internet-based business if owners live in multiple states?

Two friends and I are creating an ecommerce site. I live in VA, while the other two are in NY. If we incorporate in VA and then register in NY as a foreign corporation, how are corporate taxes...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 06:08
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Brandonrobison
6 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
3.52K Views
Intellectual Property question about version 1.0 of a web app

What is the motivation for small companies to release version 1.0 that has the most important features that define the application? Couldn't a bigger company just replicate these features over the...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 05:15
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Leadgy
222 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
2.41K Views
Do you have rules in place for doing something manually vs. creating an automated system?

I've heard from many successful entrepreneurs that only your job as a startup founder is to constantly be creating systems; However, There's a huge trade-off though between trying new experiments...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 04:32
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Andy Cook
2,309 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.08K Views
Does CPC have a residual effect?

I run a small website www.anybumper.com and I ventured off into CPC advertising a few months ago. It's working out OK, the CPA is just a little less than the net profit of the products i'm selling,...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 04:27
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Polyhedron
145 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
3.12K Views
Monetize website without spending money

I have made a website http://www.humanisms.co.uk, it is similar in concept to other very popular websites that are user-content orientated, ie. FML, TFLN, Sickipedia, TrueLad...etc. Now, all its...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 01:40
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Benhowdle89
133 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
4.73K Views
Who are the large ring manufacturers in the US, UK or Europe?

In particular I am looking for companies that manufacture large quantities of engagement ring semi-mounts in these countries. I am NOT looking for wholesalers, retailers or manufacturers that make...

asked Mar 2 '11 at 01:04
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Nikolay Piryankov
683 points

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2 Answers
2.64K Views
Do you feel anxious when you don't receive any inquiry from prospective clients for consecutive days?

What do you do when you don't receive any inquiries from potential clients for consecutive days?

asked Mar 1 '11 at 23:49
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Steven
1 point

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.94K Views
How to get nonimmigrant Visa to the US for an unemployed startup founder

I'm the co-founder of a startup in India and I'm considering applying to seed-funding programs in USA like ycombinator. My problem is how do I get a non-immigrant visa to the US? I am currently...

asked Mar 1 '11 at 22:14
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Jax
111 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.29K Views
Providing free service for exposure/contacts

I'm curious about people's perspectives on providing a free/cheap job in return for exposure/contacts in the early stages. Does it all boil down to how much influence your potential customer has?...

asked Mar 1 '11 at 21:39
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Adrian Gray
133 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.14K Views
Is it possible to succeed at both starting and sustaining a successful business and a successful relationship simultaneously?

Is there any example of succeeding at both starting and sustaining a successful business and a successful relationship simultaneously? Or, is it worth trying it?

asked Mar 1 '11 at 19:49
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Graviton
871 points

5 Votes
4 Answers
2.13K Views
How many users do you lose when you don't have a password authentication system?

If you don't use a username/email and password authentication system and limit yourself to tweeter, facebook, other oauth and openid providers, how many users will you lose? How many will never...

asked Mar 1 '11 at 18:49
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J. Pablo Fernández
412 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.55K Views
General cost per click (CPC) price in developed countries?

I know this question is a bit artificial, please don't explain me the concept, etc. because I am a professional senior e-marketer. I was just wondering how much do you think one general link click...

asked Mar 1 '11 at 11:19
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Vafello
106 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.42K Views
Virtual corporations, state registration and taxation

This question seems to have been beat up on this site, but I can't find a direct answer. If I have an internet business incorporated in Delaware that sells software online, and I personally live...

asked Mar 1 '11 at 10:39
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Andy
111 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.66K Views
Cheques made out in business name (UK)

I am planning on setting up a private limited company with my brother. We are going to register with the companies house with the business name (example) "123". Once we are registered, and have a...

asked Mar 1 '11 at 09:34
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Tom
480 points