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7 Votes
2 Answers
3.4K Views
How do you ask a client to write a testimonial?

Any tips to collect testimonials? I have some clients. They seemed to be satisfied with my services, but they were reluctant to write a written testimonial. Please advise.

asked Feb 27 '11 at 23:42
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Steven
1 point

7 Votes
4 Answers
2.84K Views
True Story: I broke one relationship, and missed another because of my startup, is it worth it?

Note 1: I am a frequent contributor to SE sites, my account is obviously a throwaway account, for obvious reason. Note 2: I'm not too sure whether such a question is allowed here, I would like to...

asked Feb 26 '11 at 12:43
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Sad Guy
36 points

10 Votes
8 Answers
3.55K Views
Help! I'm a serial entrepreneur that keeps coming up with ideas that never get completed

I am a web applications developer and one of my big problems in launching my own self-initiated and funded web applications is that I just can't stop coming up with application ideas. Seriously, I...

asked Feb 22 '11 at 18:09
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Digital Sea
1,613 points

10 Votes
13 Answers
3.81K Views
What is the single most influential book every entrepreneur should read?

What is the most important business book to you?

asked Feb 19 '11 at 08:28
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Appmaster
89 points

7 Votes
1 Answers
9.06K Views
What's a typical sales commission for professional services?

What's a typical sales commission for professional services? I ask because I am thinking of going into business with some friends (professional services and product company). We agree on how to...

asked Feb 6 '11 at 11:11
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Hvgotcodes
171 points

7 Votes
4 Answers
2.6K Views
Can anyone share experiences in licensing content?

I have two companies that have interest in licensing my business's content (training materials). I want to offer exclusive and non-exclusive pricing options, maintenance fees (for annual updates),...

asked Jan 31 '11 at 07:22
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User6935
36 points

7 Votes
2 Answers
3.52K Views
How to get users enganged and active in a new website?

Me and my team are working on an online project where people can give away unwanted stuff and get stuff they are looking for. The problem is that from my experience people tend to get engaged in...

asked Jan 25 '11 at 18:49
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Shir
51 points

7 Votes
4 Answers
2.58K Views
Starting a software company in a remote/isolated place

I am in Peshawar, Pakistan ... a place hardly known for software companies. How do I do it here or even online from here? I am capable of developing software, have loads of ideas (some of which...

asked Jan 4 '11 at 04:33
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Mumtaz
138 points

7 Votes
2 Answers
4.11K Views
EULA for iPhone App

Should I provide a EULA for an iPhone app? I understand that apps are covered by the default EULA that the App Store provides but, during some research today, three apps in a row asked me to agree...

asked Jan 2 '11 at 15:28
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Kevin Lawrence
277 points

7 Votes
3 Answers
2.5K Views
Creating a Business for Side Programming

I'm an Android developer that has made money over some of the apps I've created in the past year. I have no corporate filing so I am currently considered a sole proprietor in the state of Florida....

asked Jan 2 '11 at 14:28
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Futon
46 points

7 Votes
4 Answers
2.47K Views
Affordable health insurance while founding a startup

I recently left my job to work on starting up a small software company. While I was employed, I paid about $70 a month for health insurance. I'm on COBRA now, which costs $560/month. Do I have...

asked Dec 29 '10 at 01:20
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Bill
198 points

7 Votes
4 Answers
9.16K Views
Legal implications of cloning a board game

I want to build an electronic version of an existing popular board game that will use the same game mechanic and follow similar rules, but without requiring a physical board to play or any of the...

asked Dec 25 '10 at 04:12
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Pate
306 points

7 Votes
7 Answers
4.61K Views
Accepting payments... subscription plans

So, I am a total newbie when it comes to payment processing, acceptance of payments, subscription plans, etc. I've recently built out the SaaS offering and will be in beta with it through the end...

asked Dec 17 '10 at 18:17
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Igorek
886 points

7 Votes
6 Answers
7.8K Views
Can I purchase a domain name now or wait until incorporated?

I've just begun the process of incorporation but would like to secure a domain name. How does this work? Do I need to purchase the domain name underneath the incorporation? Or can I purchase now...

asked Dec 8 '10 at 03:56
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Ryan
162 points

7 Votes
4 Answers
3.95K Views
Third-party subscription payment processing like Recurly?

Does anyone have any experience with third-party subscription payment processing services like Recurly? What else is there?

asked Dec 4 '10 at 07:31
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Kim Jong Woo
644 points

7 Votes
5 Answers
3.92K Views
Is there a CRM software that

I'm looking for a low-cost or hopefully free for 1-3 users CRM software that has the following features: 1) Integrates with my email automatically (I'd like for all the email conversations, with a...

asked Nov 21 '10 at 04:24
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Igorek
886 points

7 Votes
9 Answers
4.37K Views
Developing and formalizing sales process

From day one and until recently our sales process was awesomely non-existent and very much adhoc. As we sell creative and web software development services, and lack of good process bit us in the...

asked Nov 20 '10 at 09:12
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Alex
262 points

7 Votes
9 Answers
5.77K Views
What Are My Options For Inexpensive 401(k) Plans?

I want to offer employees a basic 401k, but most of the plans I've seen are tailored toward larger companies. What are some good options for inexpensive small business 401k plans with low setup...

asked Nov 20 '10 at 03:58
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Jason Champion
138 points

7 Votes
11 Answers
4.18K Views
One man startup looking for motivation

I've been working on a web application as a hobby for the past couple of years. It's been challenging and I've learned a lot. Now that I am done and actually have something up and running...

asked Nov 17 '10 at 05:54
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Txoov
38 points

7 Votes
5 Answers
6.75K Views
How does a tech/IT Startup get mention / kudos in Top rated Tech Blogs / Press

As a startup, how do we get mention / kudos in the top rated Tech focused Blogs akin those ones listed here http://topblogs.onstartups.com/ Do we have to know someone who knows someone who knows...

asked Nov 14 '10 at 05:43
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Donald
136 points