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4 Answers
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Life as an Entrepreneur!

Just wondering, do you sometimes feel like you might be crazy? or is it normal to feel crazy as an Entrepreneur, because you are doing something different , that isn't following the normal path of...

asked Nov 24 '10 at 01:43
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167 points

-1 Votes
2 Answers
1.94K Views
Insights into marketing a service?

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find insight into marketing a specific service? This is a general question. I am wondering if there are any resources (web sites, books, ect..) out...

asked Nov 24 '10 at 00:06
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Jed Regan
266 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
4.8K Views
Which is a better suffix for enterprise-product company domain?

As per @Zuly Gonzalez' answer to this question on "Non .com domain v hyphen domain ", when choosing a domain name sometimes it is necessary to add a common suffix to the name. Eg. mydomainAPP.com....

asked Nov 23 '10 at 11:35
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Avi D
140 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.16K Views
For tax purposes what is best currency to collect?

I have a canadian company selling to a European company who's currency is GBP. For tax purposes should I sell to them in Canadian dollars or should they pay me in pounds?

asked Nov 23 '10 at 02:00
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Stacey
484 points

8 Votes
9 Answers
8.52K Views
How did you come up with your business idea?

For those of you who have successful businesses, how did you come up with your business idea? I'm trying to think of a business idea but none of the ideas I've come up with so far (currently about...

asked Nov 23 '10 at 01:23
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Jason Swett
555 points

13 Votes
5 Answers
8.05K Views
How do I get companies to sponsor my project?

I have a software project that I'd like to release as open source. Its a quite complex tool that >50% of the industry i am in will use (i worked in it for a number of years, hobbyist and...

asked Nov 22 '10 at 17:39
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Frank B.
111 points

6 Votes
7 Answers
3.46K Views
How helpful are 37Signals' books?

I've heard much about the books of 37Signals: Getting Real and REWORK. Just how helpful are they? Are they really worth reading?

asked Nov 22 '10 at 14:07
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Apophenia Overload
133 points

9 Votes
7 Answers
3.47K Views
Incentives for feedback/testimonials

I've recently released a couple of information products and would like to get feedback about them from my customers (testimonials would be even better!). Simply sending a nice email and asking for...

asked Nov 22 '10 at 13:39
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Alex Aotea Studios
665 points

9 Votes
6 Answers
4.58K Views
Anyone done A/B tests on SaaS plan names?

I am adding paid plans for my online service and would like to know what subscription plan names to use. Should I go with Gold, Silver, Bronze or Basic, Premium, Standard??

asked Nov 22 '10 at 10:20
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Nick H
120 points

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6 Answers
3.08K Views
where can I find passionate developers to build a project to lead to a startup?

I've been looking all around the web, looking for places to find 1-2 passionate developers/artist that would be interested in working on a cool project/idea I have for a site to facilitate in...

asked Nov 22 '10 at 09:36
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Equino X
111 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.44K Views
Where to Research / Purchase Keyman Insurance

My partner and I have been looking for keyman life insurance so one or the other could buy our equity if we were to be disabled or killed; however, finding information about a policy is difficult....

asked Nov 22 '10 at 06:29
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Kyle West
708 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
2.45K Views
Health Insurance Options

We're a small business (still a good start-up feel, but pretty solid) and I'm curious as to what our health insurance options are? Currently I'd want to insure myself and my other full time...

asked Nov 22 '10 at 04:01
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Xkenneth
140 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.5K Views
Is there a minimum amount of money to become taxable?

Is there such thing as not making enough money to get taxed in NY state? What is that amount?

asked Nov 21 '10 at 09:38
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Moshe
409 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.92K Views
How do I approach a large business to sell them my product?

How should I approach selling a niche product or service to a large company? Do I use the "contact form" on their website? Do I call and ask to speak to a business team or salesperson?

asked Nov 21 '10 at 09:34
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Moshe
409 points

8 Votes
4 Answers
3.66K Views
Home office or real office?

When do I move my business from my laptop in my bedroom to rented office space? Is there any problem in doing business out of my living room, bedroom, or dorm room when I'm starting up?

asked Nov 21 '10 at 09:24
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Moshe
409 points

7 Votes
5 Answers
3.93K Views
Is there a CRM software that

I'm looking for a low-cost or hopefully free for 1-3 users CRM software that has the following features: 1) Integrates with my email automatically (I'd like for all the email conversations, with a...

asked Nov 21 '10 at 04:24
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Igorek
886 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.41K Views
Do I need to apply for a patent?

My friends, wife, and even a partner, are all urging me to at least apply for a patent to discourage others from attempting to implement similar and/or competing software. Is this a worthwhile...

asked Nov 21 '10 at 04:16
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Igorek
886 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.56K Views
Regarding trade names / "doing business as"

I am looking to form a corporation in the state of New Hampshire, USA. I understand that a company may register a trade name with the state. As I understand it, all companies require a legal...

asked Nov 20 '10 at 16:26
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Jake Petroules
113 points

7 Votes
9 Answers
4.38K Views
Developing and formalizing sales process

From day one and until recently our sales process was awesomely non-existent and very much adhoc. As we sell creative and web software development services, and lack of good process bit us in the...

asked Nov 20 '10 at 09:12
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Alex
262 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
7.63K Views
Anti-dilution for founders?

I read that it is common/possible for investors to ask for anti-dilution clauses. Is there a way a co-founder can protect himself against dilution? Of course, dilution will eventually happen...

asked Nov 20 '10 at 08:14
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Filippo Diotalevi
2,573 points