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Non .Com Domains - Does it Really Affect Branding?

I was always under the impression that the domain extension didn't matter (as long as it was .com, .net, or .org). I have always tried to market the extension in my brand if it wasn't .com, and I...

asked Sep 28 '10 at 02:15
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Martin
1,340 points

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3 Answers
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What kind of Product Liability Insurance should a software startup have?

So where does one look for insurance to make sure that they are sufficiently covered and what type of agent and research should a founder do prior to looking at insurance for covering liability of...

asked Dec 22 '10 at 03:56
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John Bogrand
2,210 points

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4 Answers
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How much weight should be given to domain and social network name availablility when naming/branding a new business?

Following on from my previous question, how much weight should be given to domain and social network name availability when naming a business? In my case, there are no other business' with the same...

asked Jul 5 '12 at 21:50
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Anonymous
557 points

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4 Answers
2.96K Views
Should I start talking about my future product, or should I wait till its ready?

I've registered my small consulting company about a year ago and since then we provide consulting and support for several clients, one of which is one of the industry largest organizations in the...

asked Jan 15 '10 at 20:11
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Krasimir Evtimov
150 points

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4 Answers
2.62K Views
Do I have to be physically present in SF to attract investors?

I have been reading articles by Paul Graham on start ups and am currently in the process of deciding where to incorporate. What baffles me is that most tech startups move to SF early on when the...

asked Apr 6 '10 at 20:54
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Vnchopra
418 points

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9 Answers
3.13K Views
What if your partner seems to be a bad person?

Greetings. Currently I work for a bunch of companies as the CIO and recently I've been offered a partnership at a startup company. I decided to take it as a part-time, for the start, and then move...

asked Feb 24 '11 at 01:39
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Alexey Shatygin
128 points

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6 Answers
5.39K Views
How do I price website advertisements?

We want to start selling ad space on our niche website, however are unsure at what factors make up the ad price. We will start offering ad space once we are getting 3k-5k visitors per month. Based...

asked May 6 '11 at 02:54
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Sam
509 points

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4 Answers
2.36K Views
Starting a new webcomic in a few days

I'm putting together a webcomic and am considering taking down the construction page in the next couple of days and going live (the site is finished). I just have a few questions regarding a...

asked May 11 '11 at 16:32
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Harold
26 points

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2 Answers
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Paperless office - any issues?

I have a sheet feed scanner and shredder on their way from Amazon in the hope of going paperless for my home and business paper work. For those that have done it, have any issues arisen due to...

asked Sep 15 '11 at 22:29
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Lloyd S
1,292 points

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1 Answers
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What to put in to a company pitch?

We have a project we've been working on as a side project (Web based education and training application) for a few months as more of a hobby than anything. Recently we were approached by someone...

asked Dec 1 '11 at 18:11
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Cubed Eye
150 points

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6 Answers
4.8K Views
Internet startup - Legal terms and company setup

I am working on a internet startup, living in New York City. I am planning to setup a company and I am looking for a good Lawyer to help me with the following: a) Setup the company (prob Corp) b)...

asked Jan 25 '10 at 14:59
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User2351
56 points

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4 Answers
4.36K Views
Is there an index of startup incubators around the world?

Is there a list of places like the YCombinator, CapitalFactory etc arranged by their geographic operating regions?

asked Feb 27 '10 at 07:01
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Scott
63 points

5 Votes
4 Answers
2.42K Views
Do you love your product?

It's not just a simple question. It's about how passionate you are for your idea. Since the conception. I'm fully passionate for my idea. Thats what turns my product into a greatest, easyiest to...

asked Jan 12 '10 at 04:55
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Daniel
108 points

5 Votes
5 Answers
6.66K Views
What are the ways to sell desktop applications

I'm figuring the ways to sell software online. I want a service that is easy to use. PayPal is good, but I'm not sure if most of the people have PayPal. Also Fortumo is a good service, it works in...

asked Nov 2 '11 at 21:51
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Blez
126 points

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2 Answers
2.28K Views
How much to charge for the initial analysis?

I just started my own consulting firm and was talking to a client who has a rather large project. After spending an hour, he then suggests we book another 2.5 hour long call to go through one of...

asked Nov 14 '12 at 12:36
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User21592
26 points

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2 Answers
2.59K Views
Is it acceptable to cut an employee before going into Series A?

Hi fellow startupians, I've recently gone into a venture with a friend. He is a business/marketing student, and I am a Comp Sci/Math/Econ/A million other things student. Before we moved down to...

asked Jul 30 '13 at 07:24
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Jdero
128 points

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2 Answers
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Should I form my LLC in NY or NJ for a mobile app company?

Two friends and myself are developing a mobile app that we will sell on the Apple app store and the Android marketplace. We have decided to form an LLC to sell the application. Two of us are...

asked Feb 17 '12 at 01:58
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Frank
26 points

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How to calculate the price to quote for a service?

Is there a logical way to come up with pricing for a service such as below that my friend came up with. Are these valid ? Split down the service into as many small steps as possible. Make sure to...

asked Feb 5 '10 at 01:14
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Emacsian
126 points

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1 Answers
2.59K Views
Computing Valuation of Custom Software

I've recently been approached by a potential partner to buy a piece of custom software that I have written, and I'm struggling with a way to value the software. They would like to buy the source...

asked Mar 5 '11 at 10:11
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Matthew Dorian
292 points

5 Votes
6 Answers
2.89K Views
To use the company domain for the product's email addresses?

This may seem an awfully trivial question, but its one that's been bugging me enough to ask it here. I've developing (in the final stages before initial release) a web application service to sell...

asked Jan 25 '10 at 17:47
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Daemin
323 points