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We have created a product which to date has been privately funded. From conceptual to working prototype with more success than expected. It is a B2B product and industry insiders see legitimacy and...

Funding

asked Oct 17 '10 at 00:09

Xs Direct
275 points

I'm currently building a business plan for my startup. The startup is a kind of Q&A website with an important twist that differs it from existing Q&A websites. The information in the biz...

Growth

asked Oct 17 '10 at 00:00

Roy Peleg
116 points

Question's focus is: free + resource = value So, far there have been a lot of answers related to software, have any other suggestions? Examples: Books, Trial Services, etc.

Bootstrapped Resources Books Free

asked Oct 16 '10 at 23:21

Blunders .
899 points

My Tax Exempt 501(c)(3)non-profit organization is launching a new web application. We will be generating large amounts of emails between our users. We estimate that we will be sending and receiving...

Non Profit API Email Web Services Free

asked Oct 16 '10 at 11:43

John Kramlich
108 points

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is cut-bait, and walk away from a venture. What factors are the most important taking this leap?

Venture Investment Selling

asked Oct 16 '10 at 06:03

Blunders .
899 points

I am aware that the use of social media is a must for most of the companies. When it is about my start up, what is the best way to manage them? In the beginning I will take care of them but...

Social Media

asked Oct 16 '10 at 04:26

User4820
6 points

I am officially a "legal alien allowed to work" in the USA (I have a F-1 student visa). I know I cannot work anywhere else, but the university I attend (and no more than 20h a week). I would like...

Foreign Visa USA

asked Oct 15 '10 at 09:04

Jacek
116 points

I am currently designing the website for a new startup. I have 2 options (so far) for the size of the logo. Put it in the same spot as the "StackExchange" dropdown at the top of this page. It...

Website Logo Branding Design

asked Oct 15 '10 at 07:11

Martin
1,340 points

So I am in the process of launching a new venture. The new company will be a niche consulting company centered around some complex simulation tools that have been developed, are the company will...

Office Support Computers Service

asked Oct 15 '10 at 03:57

Mark D
113 points

I have a new partner that would like to resell our software under a white label or co-brand arrangement. They will also be handling some IT services surround the product but they will not be...

Legal Legal Documents

asked Oct 15 '10 at 03:21

Stacey
484 points

I have been asked how much do we charge for a sponsorship or an ad in our blog... what is a fair price, do you charge per month, size, location in page? any tips will be greatly appreciated. The...

Pricing Charging Blog Advertising Sponsorship

asked Oct 15 '10 at 01:12

Ricardo
4,815 points

There are many open source shopping carts that don't have any PCI compliance certification. Is it legal to sell/distribute ecommerce related software that isn't compliant? It makes no sense,...

Software Ecommerce

asked Oct 14 '10 at 23:43

Un Startup
162 points

I'm trying to find out a little bit of information about a US company before potentially doing some work for them. If I wanted to find out about a company in the UK, I would search on the...

Incorporation USA

asked Oct 14 '10 at 22:08

Dan Dyer
657 points

Our idea mixes social with ecommerce, and we work with retailers to introduce social throughout the buying process. However, we're not seeing adoption because -- and we guess -- people just don't...

Marketing

asked Oct 14 '10 at 15:51

Alvin Tan
30 points

I am interested in purchasing a good domain name that is currently being offered at $7K. Can anyone provide me any guidance on how to negotiate these deals and things to consider, lookout for, in...

Negotiation Domain

asked Oct 14 '10 at 02:31

Gesco
71 points

When it comes to raising money for a startup, every one talks about trying the 3F's first, friends, family and fools. But it seems like this is not really an option when you consider that they are...

Funding

asked Oct 13 '10 at 13:31

Anil
45 points

I'm looking for a legitimate/affordable/responsive company to order some promo pens from (with our logo etc). I've found http://www.pens.com/pens/ via Google, they look legit, but I thought I'd...

Marketing Swag Logo Promotion

asked Oct 13 '10 at 10:37

Roman M
106 points

Believe the question explains itself, but if you have questions, just let me know.

Venture Capital Investment Investors

asked Oct 13 '10 at 09:25

Blunders .
899 points

Got to know about this forum through Jason Cohen blog. I actually just sent a similar email to Jason as well. I have a bit of an issue that is proving to be very challenging and I thought of...

Conversion

asked Oct 13 '10 at 05:12

Vellad
561 points

I am an entrepreneur wannabe. I have an engineering background. I have very broad albeit shallow skill set in various areas (web, mobile, GIS, general programming, math etc.). And I have a...

Networking Entrepreneurs

asked Oct 13 '10 at 03:53

John Berryman
388 points