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3 Votes
2 Answers
2.2K Views
Is looking for a leads person out of the blue really sensible?

I hear startup wannabees talk about how they want to find a leads generator who will find companies and set up meetings. To me that seems too good to be true, like trying to find an Angel/VC who...

asked Jun 9 '11 at 21:30
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John
173 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.32K Views
How should I promote an SDK / Service?

I developed a new service for iPhone developers which allows them to ask quick questions from their users and get rapid feedback. The product is now in beta (which means it's already finished and...

asked Nov 26 '11 at 22:41
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Roman
253 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.66K Views
How to split revenues in software project, how to come up with easy quick agreement for small project

Hi I was wondering how to split the revenues between a team ? what methods are there in project management so that we come up with logical fair percentage for each team member. "if" there...

asked Jan 1 '12 at 00:21
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Ismail Marmoush
116 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.04K Views
Negotiating equity

I am a Fashion design graduate and I have been fortunate to work with a renowned designer who shows in Paris Fashion Week.. I have three years experience after my graduation. I specialise in a...

asked Aug 19 '13 at 20:19
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Chaythra
16 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
2.33K Views
Most probable ".com" replacement for startups in the near future?

The most desirable generic top-level domain ".com" seems becoming less and less affordable for startups which cannot receive sufficient funding at early stages. The price of a decent ".com" name is...

asked Sep 30 '10 at 01:50
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Rem
352 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
2.35K Views
Clients taking a long time to pull the trigger

We are a startup building an e-learning tool for the medical education market, and we had a few meetings with colleges. One potential client is taking a long time to decide whether to use our...

asked Feb 25 '11 at 03:35
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Karan
54 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
2.43K Views
Having a schedule for our startup?

I'm in a partnership with my brother, we decides to do a partnership together since we live in the same house and had the same schedule. We are running our business from home right now, making...

asked Aug 12 '11 at 05:10
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Edgar Miranda
230 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.48K Views
Mobile Software Pricing - How do I find the right price?

My startup is developing a mobile web application for an established enterprise ERP/CRM software package. The software is essentially a mobile web application that is installed on the customers...

asked Aug 17 '11 at 20:52
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Andrew
16 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.45K Views
Online sales and startup

What is the best way to go about getting more profit and paying less tax when it comes to selling something strictly online? Say I have a dual citizenship, to Canada and Mexico. And I do all my...

asked Oct 22 '12 at 15:49
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Bazzi
16 points

3 Votes
6 Answers
2.85K Views
I'm a techie, not a marketing guy. How can I market my business?

My partner and I started a website development company a few years ago which specializes in making high quality (great graphics, functionality, and SEO) websites/applications for small-medium...

asked Feb 9 '11 at 08:56
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Metropolis
118 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
3.08K Views
Tax implications of an overseas business running a Kickstarter campaign via a US or UK person's account

If an overseas business runs a Kickstarter campaign via a US or UK person's account, does anyone know what the tax implications would be for a US resident? Does anyone know what the tax...

asked Jan 23 '13 at 21:17
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Mark Sheppard
16 points

3 Votes
9 Answers
3.6K Views
Lifestyle company

VCs are looking for extremely large exits. This puts a lot of pressure on the founders to succeed fast or fail fast. A small, self-sustaining company can be more rewarding, because it can be molded...

asked Oct 13 '09 at 05:53
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Omer Gertel
118 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.18K Views
What is the best way to reach decision-makers at large restaurant chains?

What is the best way to reach decision-makers at large restaurant chains? I'm thinking Chili's, Darden, Friday's, Applebee's, etc. We've had some luck reaching some individual locations, and small...

asked Sep 15 '10 at 06:19
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Josh Sam Bob
1,578 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
10K Views
How to take a draw in a multi-member LLC?

My business partner and I are forming an LLC. As I understand, members of an LLC are not employees and therefore are not on payroll. Instead they pay themselves by taking a draw from the LLC...

asked Nov 20 '11 at 03:41
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Sheehan Alam
194 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.18K Views
How do I exchange foreign currencies into GBP?

How do I calculate how much my UK limited company earns in British Pounds if I take payments in foreign curriencies (Polish zloty and Euros), and how I then know how much tax I need to pay? In...

asked Feb 8 '12 at 07:20
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Lukeshek
452 points

3 Votes
8 Answers
3.15K Views
When do you start the process of branding your startup?

I was wondering when do entrepreneurs start the process of branding their startups? including figuring their brand personality, brand category and messaging/positioning?

asked Oct 24 '09 at 08:52
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Arman Arami
399 points

3 Votes
6 Answers
4.02K Views
What's a great gift for awesome customers?

We have a couple of fantastic customers (i.e. they bought in early, they give timely and clear feedback, and they celebrate our successes and give us opportunities to fix mistakes). I'm looking...

asked Oct 27 '10 at 05:42
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Joseph Fung
1,542 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
2.78K Views
When should I convert my trial software into full licenses?

At what point should I stop using "trial" software and start paying for full licensing? If I'm making money using a program, shouldn't I pay for it?

asked Nov 18 '10 at 04:13
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Moshe
409 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.16K Views
Operating a UK limited company from California

Hi anyone that can help! I have a UK limited company which is web based. I am thinking of spending anything upto 12 months in CA and wondered if its legal for me to carry on running my UK business...

asked Oct 22 '11 at 02:40
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Rob Phillips
16 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.66K Views
Can I register a domain that includes a registered trademark, such as "firefox-debugger.com"?

I'm planning to build an addon for a platform, can I register a domain name with that platform's name in it? i.e. iphone-flashlight.com firefox-debugger.com search-onstartups.com What do you...

asked Nov 27 '11 at 01:11
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The Dictator
2,305 points