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2 Votes
2 Answers
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If a candidate's first question is about salary, is that a potential red flag?

During an interview, when asking candidates if they have any questions, if they first question they ask is about their salary, is that a negative?Would be an indication that they haven't bought...

asked Aug 4 '14 at 13:58
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Alvin Smith
14 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
3.3K Views
How can we communicate our message effectively without being seen as what exists already in the market?

We provide a new software that allows service based companies to present orders, invoices and cash receipts through a web portal with matching,workflow and a communication platform for trading...

asked Jun 29 '10 at 00:39
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Stacey
484 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
6.29K Views
Does someone violate copyright laws when quoting song lyrics?

I know there are tons of sites out there that list song lyrics that are surrounded with advertisements and pop up ads. I don't imagine the song writers had this in mind when they were writing their...

asked Feb 6 '11 at 07:20
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Scott
468 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.52K Views
Tax law change on capital loss from s-corp

I have a small 1 person S-Corporation. The first few years I paid an accountant to do my taxes. I do not have revenues to my company, so I am using turbo tax to do this myself. Last year I took a...

asked Apr 11 '11 at 22:48
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Bob
164 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.43K Views
Must I Register (as) a Company to Work Freelance / for Myself (in the UK)?

I would like to know whether or not I must register (as) a (limited?) company in order to provide services, or if I must register for self assessment; I'm a little confused about this and am not...

asked Oct 11 '13 at 17:10
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Snooker Fan
113 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.19K Views
Starting a company outside of any startup ecosystem. Any advice?

If you decide to move to a city where the cost of living is the cheapest, and there is absolutely no startup scene. Any advice for starting a tech company in such a place?

asked Mar 27 '14 at 13:36
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Steven Robinson
19 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.99K Views
Strategies to "cold email" prospective clients?

I run a small mobile app consulting shop and filling the pipeline has become very hard. Even though the media talks about a shortage of good app developers and a high demand, I'm having a tough...

asked May 19 '14 at 20:26
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Jonathan Pulley
11 points

2 Votes
8 Answers
6.79K Views
IRS taxes with 0 revenue in first year

I created a corporation last fall and made no revenues (or expenses) in 2009. I obtained an EIN from the IRS and they asked me to file form 1120 for 2009. What is the best way to do this? is it...

asked Mar 11 '10 at 05:02
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Nicolas K.
111 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.84K Views
Where can I find a developer who would be interested in a partnership rather than up-front payment for work?

I have a site that I'd like to build in PHP/MySQL and preferably using CodeIgniter, but I don't have the time that I need to devote to building the site. I'd like to find a developer who is willing...

asked Oct 24 '10 at 01:58
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Jack
24 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
4.01K Views
Good idea to publicize a free beta version of software before launching paid version?

Bad idea to get a lot of publicity for a free beta version though when I'm planning to start charging for it eventually? [EDITED TO ADD: Will it hurt future paid sales?] I have a software program...

asked Apr 25 '11 at 06:34
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User6492
1,747 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.39K Views
How much money to save before quitting job to work full time on startup?

I am currently working as a software engineer and have a pretty good salary (above $125K). How much savings should I ideally have before quitting my job and working full time on a startup idea solo...

asked Aug 4 '14 at 20:14
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Philip Ochoa
14 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.38K Views
ideas for compensation contract with series B startup

Hi and thanks in advance. I've done some looking around to determine where to start with startup compensation. I work as a contractor exclusively for a startup currently in series b round, I've...

asked Feb 23 '11 at 09:53
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User7991
11 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
2.79K Views
I'm not sure how to satisfy the entrepreneurial itch

I have a good job and a good salary that supports my family, but I find myself constantly dreaming of owning my own business. It's a sort of obsession that I can't stop. It's been going on for...

asked Apr 29 '11 at 10:50
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Bradimier
11 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.31K Views
Should I create Company or Product website?

For a startup company with 1 product which website will be more beneficial? Should I create website that concentrates on a product or my company? My software targets transportation/trucking...

asked Jul 1 '11 at 22:59
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Katit
276 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.15K Views
What is standard marketing practice for a niche SAAS product?

My product solves a known problem for a specific industry and I am wondering how best to sell this. Eventhough it is a SAAS based product, our leads won't come online to search for this type of...

asked Jul 8 '11 at 07:30
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User11074
39 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.38K Views
Is it unprofessional to brand your self using your surname and jr (junior)?

I would like to know your thoughts about my question/problem. I care a lot about online presence and I want to brand myself this period for some auditions and interviews. My surname in my country...

asked Feb 10 '12 at 04:15
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Nicholas
13 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.46K Views
Do I want to pull clients to my company's facebook page or its web site?

I am writing an iOS app which I hope to publish in the next month or so. In parallel, I will set up a web site and a Facebook page for my company. The purpose of these sites is to show other apps...

asked Sep 21 '12 at 12:11
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Dave
155 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.29K Views
Should you give your product away for free to first adopters?

During the first few weeks of launching, should you give your product away for free to get people to use it and possibly spread the word about it?Is that a good marketing tactic? It's a strategy...

asked May 20 '14 at 13:21
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Cynthia Wilson
12 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.43K Views
Buying a website on Flippa using someone else's capital?

I'm looking to buy a website on Flippa that is likely going to sell for $200K+.I don't have the resources to buy this website with my own money. What other ways can I "fund" buying this website?Is...

asked Aug 4 '14 at 20:41
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Noah Bruggeman
14 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
2.63K Views
Do you think cold calling is dead?

I get the trend is towards social media to meet potential prospects but for high tech companies selling to mid sized organizations do you think cold calling doesn't work anymore?

asked Apr 27 '10 at 05:15
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Stacey
484 points