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3 Votes
2 Answers
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Accounting method for software business

I'm nearly complete and preparing to launch my business. However, I've noticed that taxes aren't as simple as everyone makes them out to be. I'm mostly confused about cash vs accrual accounting for...

asked Dec 17 '12 at 16:00
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Asdaf3wq
18 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
3.35K Views
Finding jobs as startup company?

So, what is the best way to find jobs as startup company? Do you find customers via web, newspaper adds or by your friends help? Any other way?

asked Oct 14 '09 at 11:06
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Ranisavljevic
18 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
5.48K Views
Facebook API policy about storing user data

recently more and more apps appear that retrieve data from Facebook and store it in some form for further processing...

asked Feb 19 '10 at 20:25
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Michal Slocinski
28 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
8.56K Views
Online web 2.0 buttons generator

What is a good online Web 2.0 button generator that you have used? I've seen many sites has really funky button, but because I don't have any art skill I thought I can use a generator to do that. I...

asked Oct 24 '09 at 23:40
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Jpartogi
1,342 points

3 Votes
6 Answers
3.65K Views
Launching Enterprise Software

The enterprise software business is unique. What steps would you take for launching your enterprise software once it is ready? Thanks. Edit: Lets use targeting the manufacturing industry...

asked Dec 23 '09 at 05:23
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Big Tuna
349 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
3.56K Views
Is there a service I can use for cheque mailing?

I am keeping track of commissions earned by my customers in a database. Each month, I have the amount they earned and their Names and Addresses. I can easily automate the generation of the lists...

asked Jul 17 '10 at 05:16
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Lkessler
1,471 points

3 Votes
6 Answers
4.93K Views
How do you manage employee holiday requests?

I'm currently doing some research into how companies manage employee holiday requests for a startup I'm considering. So, my question is: What do you use to manage holiday requests, and what...

asked Oct 27 '10 at 18:26
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Codebeef
148 points

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3 Answers
2.75K Views
Should I use a PO Box to handle my companies returns?

I have a small online retail store and am trying to figure out the best way to deal with returns in terms of shipping address. I looked into virtual mail boxes which give you a physical street...

asked Nov 30 '10 at 02:41
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Earthy Crunchy Mama
40 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.14K Views
Approach to online marketing

What online marketing strategy do you use if you run site that sells services? Where do you start?

asked Jan 21 '11 at 12:17
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Mat Banik
325 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.13K Views
What are reasonable precautions to protect my equity?

I'm taking part in a startup where I'll be developing and maintaining the web site and my two other partners are handling the business aspects. I was brought into the startup at a later point, so...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 04:18
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Brian Robinson
16 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.45K Views
VAT and customers outside EU

I've been reading up on VAT as it looks like this year we may need to register. We are in the UK, and sell digital goods on our website (one piece of software). As I understand it, if someone...

asked Feb 8 '12 at 22:33
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Tom
480 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.6K Views
How do you charge for consulting services of varied amounts?

We charge a monthly fee for customers to use our service. On the sign-up form the calculation for this fee is done and the cost is shown to the customer. They can then complete the billing info and...

asked May 22 '13 at 23:27
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Sjbotha
116 points

3 Votes
7 Answers
3.79K Views
iPhone App Idea: Will it work?

I've been developing my first iPhone app for awhile. Mostly for learning purposes. I'm starting to have some other app ideas and am wondering if I should start developing those or go ahead and...

asked Jan 18 '10 at 07:30
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User1926
148 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.16K Views
Single Founder - Keyman Insurance

I like the lean startup approach and our company has been set up to minimise its fixed costs. So we have one founder (me) "inside" but our development team, finance partner, attorney etc is...

asked May 27 '10 at 18:45
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Stealth
76 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.08K Views
Is it legal using virtual currency in a swapping stuff website?

The site www.listia.com uses credits as a way to buy goods through auctions. These credits are not real money with the exception that you can buy more credits with real money if you desperately...

asked Jan 27 '11 at 18:46
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Shir
51 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.39K Views
How should I get compensated for co-founding a new company

I have been involved in a particular industry for some time, opening my company in 1983 and selling app 25 years later. I enjoy the industry and have a good grasp of how to build a successful...

asked Apr 14 '11 at 13:07
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User9381
16 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.18K Views
Green card application for founder

We are now at a stage where we'd like to apply for a green card for one of the founders. It seems that this is very difficult to do given that the requirements state that the position for the green...

asked Mar 8 '13 at 06:24
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Conor Power
18 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.52K Views
Long term or short term advertisement offer?

I run a website that attracts university and companies that offer program, service, software in a certain niche. I'll plan the site in a short time and have several potential clients contacting me...

asked Dec 23 '09 at 06:27
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Baraider
36 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.37K Views
Marketing web products to small family practice doctors?

I have a web-based tool that I'd like to market to small private practice doctors. I'm looking for traditional journals and other forms of advertising that would target these medical...

asked Jan 8 '10 at 19:18
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Niyogi
64 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.71K Views
Best time to launch my software?

Our team has been developing a product which we initially wanted to release in early November. Although we are nearing the final stages, private beta testing is continuing to reveal new and...

asked Sep 3 '10 at 12:58
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Tanvir Chowdhury
165 points