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2 Votes
3 Answers
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Authorized number of shares in C-corp

I am planning to setup a C-Corp and I don't really understand about the shares and other stuff... a) How many authorized shares should I initially start with ? b) What kind of shares should I...

asked Nov 13 '10 at 06:03
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User2351
56 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
1.97K Views
Registrations for E-Retail business in USA

We plan to start e-retail (online retail business of organic products) in USA and would like to know the following: - Do we need to take license to start online business? - Any registration...

asked Nov 13 '10 at 05:07
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Manuj
51 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
2.79K Views
How to get started in business

With everything I've ever learned, I've had to learn to walk before I could run. Examples: Skiing: I had to be able to go down the bunny hill before I could do a black diamond. Computer...

asked Nov 13 '10 at 02:58
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Jason Swett
555 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.35K Views
Will a VC give me seed money even if my idea is not unique but viable?

I want to start a small local business. There is nothing unique or innovative about it, but there is enough demand in the market. I have no college education. Will VC still consider me?

asked Nov 13 '10 at 01:15
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User5359
48 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.76K Views
Are there any grants for starting IT business in India?

I have a unique and viable idea but no seed money. I also have low qualification (no college education) so no chance of funding by VCs. I am aware of many programs by US and other governments. Are...

asked Nov 12 '10 at 22:46
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User5359
48 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
3.33K Views
Where can I find independant commission based sales contractors?

I have spoken with many agencies and posted many ads. No joy. Is there any place where I can find telecommuting sales force for selling IT services?

asked Nov 12 '10 at 22:22
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User5359
48 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
5.46K Views
How to find the right person to speak to at a company?

I am following up on How do I pitch to a potential partner? I found the project manager who in the department of the company i wish to work with but however she forward me to 5 managers in smaller...

asked Nov 12 '10 at 17:04
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Frank B.
111 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.76K Views
Does A Startup Need A Full-Time CIO For Making Investors Happy?

Here's the scenario: there's a startup with two founders (and a couple of other participants) in it working part-time while keeping their full-time, primary jobs. They are building a...

asked Nov 12 '10 at 05:34
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Alphadogg
1,383 points

7 Votes
3 Answers
2.87K Views
How can a bootstrapped startup start to expand sales without outside funding?

So I have a bootstraped startup that's starting to get some traction. A little background: we make a classroom recording appliance that works with fixed positioned cameras in classrooms to record...

asked Nov 12 '10 at 03:32
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Jon
138 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.78K Views
How do I pitch to a potential partner?

A group of us want to work with a rather large company on a specific project. I was able to contact the person in the department i wanted and on the initial email she forward me to 4 colleagues...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 23:43
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Frank B.
111 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.25K Views
A gaming network forum and site

I am currently in the process of creating a gaming network, but there are 2 things I'm wondering about. If I were to run multiple games, is it generally a good idea to give every game it's own...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 21:00
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Stark
28 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
3.23K Views
One stop shop for start-up tools and resources?

I'm looking for a website that has all the tools and resources one might need to start a company. Anything from business plan templates to legal docs to reviews on potential vendors (e.g. who...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 17:48
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User5336
13 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
3.59K Views
Invite for Bizspark One program?

I understand that the program is an invite-only program. But surely, those companies that get invited somehow catch Microsoft's eye, out of some 30,000 companies that are in Bizspark program. Does...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 16:15
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Igorek
886 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.46K Views
Does "marketplace" business have a bad rep?

I noticed that talking to people about so called "marketplace" business (bringing together different groups with complementing needs) ideas gets a lot of people excited, but it seem to quickly turn...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 15:59
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Usabilitest
1,698 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.42K Views
How will HTML5 impact the internet landscape?

I attended Geek Fest today in Charlotte, NC and attended a session from Hunter Loftis (@hunterloftis ) Along with some new cool features of HTML5, I learnt that HTML5 has huge potential for being...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 15:51
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Birender Saini
271 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.51K Views
In need of strategic advice

Some days I feel that I need someone experienced to have a top-level discussion of my next business steps. I don't necessarily feel that approaching investors is the right move for that -- I'm not...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 12:28
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Usabilitest
1,698 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
2.97K Views
Start-up IP dispute in Canadian Corp

I'm currently in an intellectual property dispute over software I developed in a new start-up (Canadian corp). It was written under the false pretense that I would have 25% ownership of the...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 09:27
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Adrian Schneider
456 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
3.09K Views
Is building a web appliation from scratch cost-effective?

I am trying to find the most cost effective approach to building a web application based in PHP. I want to know if using a PHP Framework such as, Social Engine would be best to avoid having to...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 09:26
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Alex
40 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
2.38K Views
Is an experienced accountant necessary for an s-corp formation?

I need to form an s-corp in Delaware. The corporation will be taking on angel funding as soon as it is formed. I have retained an attorney experienced in the formation & funding processes. The...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 09:13
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Alex
23 points

12 Votes
7 Answers
4.32K Views
Pricing Theory - What works, what doesn't, and how to get the most profit?

Many of you have priced several different types of products from digital to the physical. So keeping it internet centeric what pricing research do you do before going with an amount? And once...

asked Nov 11 '10 at 06:11
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John Bogrand
2,210 points