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4 Votes
3 Answers
3.51K Views
Improvement of existing product

So I have (what I think) is a good improvement for an existing pet product that I use daily. There are also many people who use the same product that I think would like the modification I've...

asked Nov 7 '10 at 10:08
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Sblackwell
21 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
5.67K Views
Maintaining LLC control with less than 50% ownership

Hopefully someone can gimme a hand. This is actually a question for a school project, but I've got some ideas kicking in my head for a startup, so I have good cause to know this for personal...

asked Nov 7 '10 at 08:30
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Matt H.
130 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
4.26K Views
Initial startup sequence for an international dating website

I'm developing a niche dating website that is in its pre-alpha stage. As for the initial launch, I have a couple of theories and questions. For the very first time, I thought it might be good...

asked Nov 7 '10 at 01:40
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Herr K
292 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.55K Views
Legal issues with a sports gambling startup

I am working on a startup that deals with sports gambling. Real money is not wagered on the site but can be involved outside of the site, similar to an office pool. My startup is at the point where...

asked Nov 6 '10 at 21:51
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Dornz
16 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.38K Views
Online marketing software?

I know little (okay, nothing) in marketing... I have the checklist from Bob Walsh (of 47 hats) as to what steps to take next with respect to targeting my prospective clientele and building out a...

asked Nov 6 '10 at 11:21
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Igorek
886 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.51K Views
Switching from a partnership to an LLC

I started my company as a General Partnership - partly to avoid fees while still ramping up, and partly because I wasn't foreseeing large revenue in the intial year. Time went by, and now I need...

asked Nov 6 '10 at 09:49
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Traveling Tech Guy
155 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.37K Views
YCombinator Silicon Valley Re-Location

I'm not a US Citizen and I live in Canada. I'm not a Canadian Citizen either. I'm in Canada on a Study Permit. I believe I have some ideas that can be turned into Startups and eventually into...

asked Nov 6 '10 at 03:34
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Jasdeep Singh
118 points

5 Votes
4 Answers
3.07K Views
How to know if I will need a dedicated server?

I am currently building my business on a shared hosting account with a reliable host(hostgator). When my site goes live, what should I look for that would be an indication that I should switch to a...

asked Nov 6 '10 at 01:14
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Sk24iam
344 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.21K Views
Can anyone suggest a good cart/printing solution for high quality prints?

I have been looking into creating a site that incorporates multiple area artists' work into a centralized shopping experience. Basically, there would be an option to purchase the original and an...

asked Nov 5 '10 at 22:27
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Mfg
246 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3K Views
Where to draw the line between non-profit and profit project

I have this project, where I'm about to create a political debate website. The election time in my country has just passed so there are quite a few people with questions for the politicians, and it...

asked Nov 5 '10 at 22:19
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Janis Peisenieks
181 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
2.95K Views
Operations - Developing Processes for a startup

I'd like to know if anyone can recommend, a book, a blog, a document, heck even a contact who has some solid experience in developing business processes. Our company is pretty small, we are 6...

asked Nov 5 '10 at 10:58
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Danny
113 points

4 Votes
6 Answers
3.84K Views
How do I attract users to an empty website so that they can add content?

I have started a website that I believe will be very useful, however it requires the public to report their own experiences. The problem is that when people visit the site they see that it doesn't...

asked Nov 5 '10 at 08:22
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Scott Griffis
23 points

0 Votes
5 Answers
2.36K Views
Partner seeking/matchmaking site

Well, I guess that same story goes around for some time - I have a pretty good software and have some market for it, but I guess that it could find its use in various targeted niches. It has to do...

asked Nov 5 '10 at 07:32
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Daniel Mosmondor
106 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
1.71K Views
Couple of questions on logistics for a shopping portal

Hi…I am exploring the feasibility of a niche shopping portal. Am yet to finalize the product but one of the strong potential short-lists is luggage and bags. A couple of areas that I’m hoping for...

asked Nov 5 '10 at 02:24
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Sandeep
6 points

-1 Votes
1 Answers
1.83K Views
Can anyone help me create a Magento online shop?

I'm trying to get my head around the Magento system so that I can launch my business into the online commerce world. Can anyone recommend any guides, books, online service provider platforms where...

asked Nov 5 '10 at 00:15
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User5230
6 points

1 Votes
7 Answers
3.57K Views
Reliable and inexpensive dedicated server

I am looking to dump GoDaddy, the company I was with for the last 5 years or so. Yesterday my dedicated server went down for at least 5 hours. I was not impressed with the support I received and at...

asked Nov 4 '10 at 22:04
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Usabilitest
1,698 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
3.69K Views
Mention of LGPL/MIT source code in a commercial software

My commercial software is using some code source licensed under LGPL or MIT. How and where should I mention this? Is it mandatory?

asked Nov 4 '10 at 21:29
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Tom
23 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.97K Views
Equity for Advisors

I've identified a veteran CTO of several successful web and tech companies who I'd like to be the first Advisor to my web-based startup. He could help me with operations, as well as business...

asked Nov 4 '10 at 14:06
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User4979
16 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
2.13K Views
How do you use web data with heuristics to group customers

I've read a few blogs on identifying a customer type from how they get onto your page. I'm not familar with these techniques but the implications I find intriguing and would like to incorporate...

asked Nov 4 '10 at 12:40
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John Bogrand
2,210 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
2.16K Views
What advice have you for getting the most from a Startup Weekend event?

I'm an experienced web developer, but somewhat new to the startup world. I've consulted for some tech startups in the past, and of course started the Drupal shop where I currently work. I recently...

asked Nov 4 '10 at 10:21
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Hedge Mage
1,438 points