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Is sending email a good way to validate an idea with developer companies

So I have built a prototype and I want to validate the idea. Basically it is a social media data mining tool for developers to get feedback for their apps. We retrieve unstructured data from...

asked Nov 28 '12 at 09:51
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Woojah
113 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2K Views
Rebranding a New Web Company

I have a website that I have been working on for a few months and I have a pretty decent social media following as well as a lot of visitors on my website and we have decided we need to change the...

asked Nov 28 '12 at 07:13
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Clifgray
200 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.55K Views
Telephone calls to leads outside of the US?

I recently began calling up people who fill out the lead capture form on my website (name, email, phone). I'm based in the US, and calling US numbers is no problem. But my product is available...

asked Nov 28 '12 at 04:59
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Bc Web
101 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.28K Views
Tax Year & Incorporation Question

My partner & I just won $30,000 in a business plan competition. We haven't incorporated yet (and therefore haven't cashed the check). We plan on spending all the money to get the business...

asked Nov 28 '12 at 04:12
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Thread7
11 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.37K Views
How does an LLC guarantee a debt?

In regards to LLC protection, if you are the only person in the company and personally guarantee a loan, your assets are not protected if you default. What is the other method of guaranteeing the...

asked Nov 28 '12 at 02:58
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4th Space
125 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2K Views
How do I create a service charge table

I'm planning on changing the pricing model of my company from an hourly rate to a fixed rate. If that's not clear enough here's an example: My current model is: customer asks us to install a power...

asked Nov 27 '12 at 19:46
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Jared
13 points

5 Votes
1 Answers
3.43K Views
Can a UK company have the same registered office, director's service address, and director's residential address?

I'm going through the process on the Companies House website to create a UK company (at http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/promo/webincs/ ) and I've got to the page asking for "Details of new...

asked Nov 27 '12 at 07:06
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Jez
126 points

5 Votes
4 Answers
1.9K Views
How to be recognised?

I have an online game. It's been running for almost three years. Users repeatedly acclaim the game as a very good one. We've had some users sign up on the opening day who still play the game...

asked Nov 27 '12 at 04:49
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Niet The Dark Absol
128 points

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1 Answers
2.3K Views
State of incorporation for remote workers

I have a single-member LLC and do programming contract work for clients. My LLC is incorporated in North Carolina, where I used to live, but I am currently and for the foreseeable future living in...

asked Nov 27 '12 at 03:43
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John Z
216 points

2 Votes
8 Answers
4.69K Views
How to deal with negative reviews on an e-commerce website?

I'm building an e-commerce website. On this website one can pay a membership to get a profile where he/she can show his/her portfolio. The website visitors can leave reviews on profiles. My main...

asked Nov 27 '12 at 03:18
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Jules
11 points

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2 Answers
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What legal documents should I receive after incorporation of a private company?

Few months ago, I started to incorporate a private company in India. Due to legal process overheads, I outsourced the task to a reputed law company. Now, whole process is almost finished. I want...

asked Nov 26 '12 at 23:29
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Sachin Shekhar
260 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.25K Views
Handling pro-rated upgrade/downgrades

I'll be handing recurring billing with pro-rated upgrades/downgrades. Although upgrade seems simple, but I'm unsure wether to provide a refund incase the remainder amount exceeds the required total...

asked Nov 26 '12 at 18:26
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Nimbuz
174 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
2.27K Views
Is a logo important on first batch of business cards and website?

I just finished building a website and would like to order a few hundred business cards. I didn't have a logo designed but the website is live. How important is a logo to have from the beginning?

asked Nov 26 '12 at 13:58
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Anagio
293 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
2.98K Views
How do I validate an iPhone or iPad app idea for restaurants?

I have an iPhone/iPad app idea for which I can build an MVP pretty quickly (about a week or two at most). My target customers are local restaurants. How do I approach local restaurants to validate...

asked Nov 26 '12 at 09:16
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Russell
180 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.36K Views
How to come up with service packages and pricing?

I have a break fix IT company right now, but I'm trying to transition to a managed service provider role. I believe I have everything in place, but the one thing I just can't seem to wrap my arms...

asked Nov 26 '12 at 09:00
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Msindle
106 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.11K Views
How to become a secondary angel investor

I'm planning to become an angel investor but during the initial stages dont want to be directly looking over all the operations. Thus looking for something like helping another angel investor,so...

asked Nov 25 '12 at 18:43
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Rock Win
16 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.29K Views
How do Sites like Elance or Odesk Attract Freelancers?

I have a site that works like Elance and Odesk in a way.and I am looking for a strategy or at least an Idea of how I can go about attracting freelancers to join my site. Any help will be highly...

asked Nov 25 '12 at 10:33
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I Scotts
152 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
4.69K Views
At what income number does S-Corp save you money over a Sole Proprietorship

Situation Have formed a LLC in New York City. It is single member. Sole purpose is to sell mobile apps. Limited deduction opportunity. Running business part time. From home. Questions I'm trying...

asked Nov 24 '12 at 08:28
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Drc
118 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
2.79K Views
Is my target market big enough?

Background information: I'm looking to start an entrepreneurship. My goal is to generate a net revenue of $4000/month (for example), probably through a SaaS software offering (think GMail). My...

asked Nov 24 '12 at 01:44
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Ashes999
128 points

6 Votes
5 Answers
3.08K Views
How much equity should I get for developing a site where the idea isnt mine

A few months ago, I was asked to join a startup for $85k/year. All the company really had was a pretty big angel investor and one guy with the idea (wealthy father and son with the idea). Before...

asked Nov 23 '12 at 17:23
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Anthonypliu
136 points