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5 Votes
5 Answers
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Where is the best place to find free icons to use for a website?

does anyone know where a great database of free icons would be that I can use for a new website I am creating? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

asked Aug 11 '10 at 13:10
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Jim Shook
417 points

1 Votes
7 Answers
9.32K Views
How to tell a customer the price of my service

Many customers call me or email me to ask me about my rate. They often ask, "What is the best rate?" After I tell them my rate, they don't contact me any more. They virtually disappear. How should...

asked Aug 11 '10 at 00:12
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Steven
1 point

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.33K Views
Are there legal concerns for creating add ons for large applications?

I know this is more of a legal/lawyer question, but I'm sure others have run across this at some point so any insight is helpful. I'm looking to create a mISV which builds and sells add on tools...

asked Aug 10 '10 at 23:22
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Joe Doyle
105 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
5.43K Views
1099 limitations of how much work you can give a contractor. Need some help with that

I think I am pretty good (having dealt with tons of contractor developers) at staying within independent contractor rules and keeping the Labor Department at bay, when it comes to using...

asked Aug 10 '10 at 08:17
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Apollo Sinkevicius
3,323 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
2.47K Views
Distribution contract review rates and services

I would like to have a distribution contract reviewed by a lawyer specialized in worldwide intellectual property, to ensure that the contract is fair for all parties involved. I asked to one...

asked Aug 9 '10 at 21:46
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Hpique
103 points

5 Votes
5 Answers
2.83K Views
What to do next for my online startup?

Ok so I've left my job, I've got a business plan, I have a blue ocean idea, I've spoken to a few industry people about the idea and they think its a good idea. I have a designed and paid a...

asked Aug 8 '10 at 23:57
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Jdeleon
70 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.02K Views
How to answer a business phone call? Is there any good book on that?

Some customers may call you to inquire about the rate, how to answer such phone calls tactically? Is there any good book on it?

asked Aug 8 '10 at 23:26
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Steven
1 point

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.61K Views
I started a Blog, looking to add video to it and a reliable hosting company

I launched a blog last week. I am looking to add some video blogs and I am looking for an inexpensive video camera that can output decent quality HD video, and reliable hosting for the site. Any...

asked Aug 5 '10 at 13:49
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Ricardo
4,815 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.47K Views
How can I cope with price/cost inquiry tactfully?

I'm a private English-Chinese interpreter in China. People often send Email to me to ask my rate. As soon as I tell them my rate, they often don't contact me any more. I don't think my rate is very...

asked Aug 4 '10 at 22:17
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Steven
1 point

0 Votes
4 Answers
3.78K Views
Does Outsourcing Sales work? Do you know any good companies and what is your own experience?

We were approached by some websites that offer virtual outsourced sales teams and I'm wondering if anyone has successfully used them, and which companies are recommendable in your experience? What...

asked Aug 4 '10 at 19:00
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Tatiana Andrushko
16 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
4.25K Views
Am I a CEO or COO?

Am I a CEO or COO? I am running a LLC that is a spin off of another LLC. I was working for the original LLC for 1 year when the 2 partners decided to start the spin off LLC. I let the partners...

asked Aug 4 '10 at 15:39
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Anthony O
51 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.79K Views
Sources of industry and benchmark information (free or inexpensive)

What are some of the best free (or almost free) sources of updated and historical industry data, analysis, and comparative benchmark information? For example: Restaruant industry average food and...

asked Aug 4 '10 at 07:14
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Smart1 Cpa
171 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.62K Views
Automated shipping from warehouse or stock my own inventory for eCommerce site?

I'm about to start up an eCommerce site for health products. However, I'm unsure of how to structure the company, in particular reference to shipping of product. Should I buy my own product, stock...

asked Aug 4 '10 at 01:46
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Dr. Khan
27 points

3 Votes
9 Answers
3.3K Views
Looking for blogs and real life stories about entrepreneurs with a family

I really need to read and learn about startup entrepreneurs that have a family, and are managing to take the big risk and do this crazy thing called "start-up". As I see it from my point of view (...

asked Aug 2 '10 at 15:46
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Meir
238 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.06K Views
Starting New School 4th question

Once I've solidified what we're offering, where and what are some cheap/free ways to get students involved. I need really creative ideas here. Craigslist doesn't cut it as a good answer. In my...

asked Aug 2 '10 at 15:41
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Ryan Chatterton
921 points

2 Votes
9 Answers
12.2K Views
Need to create a professional Demo / Video Tutorial for my Software Application

I am creating a desktop application and i'll need a video tutorial / demo for the app, to put on my company website. The purpose of the video is to obviously explain how to use the program, but to...

asked Aug 2 '10 at 15:39
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Tanvir Chowdhury
165 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.69K Views
3rd Party Merchant Services

I'm looking for a 3rd party payment handling site to sell my software. Currently I have shortlisted Avangate (www.avangate.com) and Fastspring (www.fastspring.com). Fastspring seems to have the...

asked Jul 31 '10 at 00:26
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Tanvir Chowdhury
165 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.72K Views
Sales through street promotion - how can we recruit many more people?

We developed very innovative new sunglass clipons, which are exactly tailored to each individual pair of eyeglasses. About 40% of all eyeglass-wearers want and buy them. The best distribution...

asked Jul 30 '10 at 01:51
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Philobus
116 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
3.06K Views
Help with Website

I'm working on a product that is set to launch in a few months and need to hire a web designer for our site. I've never done this before so I need help. The details for whats needed on the site are...

asked Jul 29 '10 at 22:29
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Tanvir Chowdhury
165 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.68K Views
Should I get a .co or .com?

I'm currently deciding if I should get a domain name of my 1st choice but with a .co (instead of a .com) or if I should get a less preferred domain name with a .com (because my 1st choice of .com...

asked Jul 29 '10 at 19:36
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Elisha
64 points