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Product Positioning-Large or Small customer focus

We are a software startup and trying to solve a unique problem, which is applicable for both small and large organizations. Is there any recommendation in positioning the product for smaller or...

asked Aug 10 '12 at 04:27
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User8226
197 points

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2 Answers
1.97K Views
Intellectual property evaluation

How do I get my intellectual property evaluated? I have a framework and a software code for a project I am working on. I talked to a lawyer, with a proper value tag he said that I can invest in a...

asked Aug 10 '12 at 10:13
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Kapish M
134 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.55K Views
My one-man startup has been invited in a startup showcase event of a prestigious university. How to go about it?

It seems, my one-man startup has been doing well, and has been noticed by a prestigious university. They recently sent me a letter inviting me to their annual Technology- Management Fest, where...

asked Aug 2 '12 at 03:13
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Vaivhav
32 points

6 Votes
5 Answers
3.76K Views
Choosing a URL: balancing a bad name with a great URL vs. a great name with a bad URL

Assume I've made a (hypothetical) online game where you equip two cats that rule small feifdoms, and they fight each other. I haven't done this! It's just an example. But say I did this, and I...

asked Aug 2 '12 at 04:39
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Mattshepherd
133 points

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2 Answers
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Is nReduce a viable startup incubator relative to the more traditional models?

nReduce is pitched as a scalable, online startup that takes no equity and introduces startups to investors. Does anyone have informed, factual comparisons of this model relative to the more...

asked Aug 2 '12 at 06:23
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David Benson
2,166 points

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1 Answers
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How to get around florida's public record

I want to start a LLC in florida. However, I am worried about my home address being public info. I know that I can utilize a registered agent, however, the form also asks for the member manager's...

LLC
asked Aug 2 '12 at 11:30
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Carol P123
6 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
3.27K Views
Is this a fair CEO offer for an experienced CFO/COO

My question/story is this: two years ago I broke ground on a startup. We planned and planned, raised some funds and broke ground writing code. Two years later we put $250k into the business, have...

asked Aug 2 '12 at 15:39
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Webwrks
131 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.68K Views
How to find business ideas and marketers?

Possible Duplicate: What's the best way to find/evaluate a Marketing co-founder? I work full time as an asp.net developer. I have more than 5 years of professional experience in writing...

asked Aug 2 '12 at 20:02
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šljaker
111 points

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3 Answers
2.99K Views
How to pivot to mobile app from website

During the last year I've been creating a niche review site and though the traffic is not quite where I want it to be yet, I believe that I will be the leader in this space pretty soon. My...

asked Aug 2 '12 at 22:56
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Sam
509 points

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Should I register my C Corp in Delaware if I live in Virginia and I'm doing business in Virginia?

I called a CPA in Virginia and he told me it's better to create your C corp in Delaware, because their tax system is so flexible that you don't need to pay for state tax. Is that true? And is it Ok...

asked Aug 3 '12 at 00:49
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Hendi Valentino
1 point

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.64K Views
contract after work has been done in good faith

I have been developing software with a company owned by my cousin and others for the past 7 months. The most recent software I developed over the past 4 months was based on my own ideas about how...

asked Aug 3 '12 at 01:41
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User1312003
6 points

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2 Answers
2.34K Views
Deducting expenses from income for sole proprietorship

A quick tax question for NY/USA. Say an online shop sends me a 5k check in my name and not under a corporation, to order 300 glass cups. And I'm sort of the middle man and I will be using 4k that...

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asked Aug 3 '12 at 03:54
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Gulp Sanjes
1 point

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.8K Views
Complete Rookie Here. I Need Advice On Where to Begin From Only an Idea

I'm a complete web/entrepreneur rookie with an idea that I believe in passionately and don't know where to begin. I know for a fact that my idea is unique and will fill a huge hole in the market...

asked Aug 3 '12 at 07:09
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Jrsytomato
72 points

6 Votes
2 Answers
2.78K Views
Why are Daily Deal sites "hard to scale'?

I read a lot that daily deal sites such as groupon and livingsocial are hard to scale from a business viewpoint. What does this mean, and why is this so?

asked Jul 23 '12 at 20:19
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Jason
56 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.13K Views
What will the angel talk about next during phone conference?

We been going back and forth on emails and spoke on phone once. He lives outside of USA. The Angel said he loves the deal, but he won't take the deal seriously unless he has the full scope of the...

asked Aug 3 '12 at 09:21
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Zapoo
303 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
2.61K Views
What is legally required in order to accept monthly payments for a SaaS product?

I have been working on a web product for over a year now and I've finally gotten to the point where I've finished integrating the payment / subscription / credit card processor into the product,...

asked Jul 24 '12 at 00:42
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Kristian
141 points

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2 Answers
3.41K Views
Terms and Conditions for a Meetup.com-style network?

I am about to open up registrations to my open-source meetup.com alternative, but am worried about the legal side. What sort of things should I put in the Terms and Conditions, and do I need them...

asked Aug 3 '12 at 21:44
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Samuel Marks
3 points

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Should I use a user feedback system like UserVoice or just use a support forum?

I don't really like the idea of paying $20+ per month to run a glorified message board (GetSatisfaction, UserVoice, etc.). But these kinds of services seem to be pretty popular. So am I missing...

asked Jul 24 '12 at 02:53
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Richard
357 points

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3 Answers
2.92K Views
How to get funding without a plan?

I really don't have a "plan" right now, but have been offered a meeting to pitch to an entrepreneur that has already sold at least two companies they founded each for over 100 million. They know I...

asked Aug 4 '12 at 05:26
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Blunders .
899 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.8K Views
Should the company be named after a product?

I think a lot of people with ideas wonder about this - should they come up with a company name first or figure out the name for a product, get a domain name matching the name and then register a...

asked Jul 24 '12 at 11:46
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Webbie
2,835 points