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2 Votes
4 Answers
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First Technical Head. How much to ask for?

A friend of mine set up a small company (currently two employees). He started getting more work than he could handle so came to me asking for software to manage his clients and business...

asked Aug 20 '13 at 20:49
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Awalias
111 points

2 Votes
10 Answers
4.25K Views
Restaurant Marketing Ideas

I started a restaurant with a partner, and I'm looking for ideas to market it online. I know about coupons, Google ads, etc. Any other ideas? I'm currently building the website. What do you guys...

asked Feb 25 '11 at 09:03
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Berto77
120 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
4.24K Views
Can you still invest in startups on AngelList if you're not an accredited investor?

My net worth doesn't reach the minimum needed to be considered an "accredited investor" by the IRS.Is there a way I can still invest in startups on AngelList?I'm not sure why they have this...

asked Mar 15 '14 at 20:15
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Michael Espinoza
15 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.23K Views
Is there a market for providing an API to UPC barcode data?

I have a huge database of UPC barcodes and their corresponding products (name, photo of the product, some specs).Do you think there might be a market to provide a paid API access to this data?

asked Jun 30 '14 at 14:26
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Michael Hall
14 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.07K Views
How do I find the right investor in Europe?

I am peripherally involved in a startup in Denmark. The company has been in business for close to 10 years and is still mostly a 2-person company. During this time the company has been mostly...

asked Oct 12 '09 at 08:07
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Allan Mertner
186 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
3.27K Views
Enjoy patent pending status, or file for an early reivew?

My start up is getting ready to launch a retail product, for which we have filed (and expect to be granted) a patent application. The typical time for a patent to be reviewed is about 2-3 years,...

asked Oct 13 '09 at 06:51
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Michael
250 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.71K Views
Small office "support" server- hardware and software?

So I am in the process of launching a new venture. The new company will be a niche consulting company centered around some complex simulation tools that have been developed, are the company will...

asked Oct 15 '10 at 03:57
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Mark D
113 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.56K Views
Using Domain name in EULA of a software rather than my name in the Licensor field

I intend to sell a software solution.I have already registered a domain but i dont have a registered company.Can i use my website/domain name eg:myproduct.com for the licensor field in the EULA...

asked Apr 6 '12 at 13:37
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User17330
18 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
4.83K Views
Questions to ask CEO when interviewing at a startup

I've been through several rounds of technical (software developer) interviews at a start-up and have done pretty well. I've been invited back for the final round which will be with the CEO. I...

asked Sep 1 '12 at 18:22
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Onmyway
13 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.87K Views
Do I have To Pay Taxes In The US?

I own a website and I sell digital content. I'm a non-resident alien with the US. Most of my customers are US based so I was wondering... Will I have to pay any taxes to the US? I have read that...

asked Jun 28 '13 at 12:24
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Jose Rodrigues
11 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
4.22K Views
Avoiding information overload and how to begin learning about entrepreneurship from one source?

I am looking to get into starting my business (my first) and have no idea where to begin. Is there an online class or resource that provides most of the principles and concepts I should learn and...

asked Jun 30 '14 at 14:42
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James Dowd
11 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.4K Views
Reconciling interruption marketing

As an engineer who study marketing (or attempt to), I wanna subscribe to the belief that we should strive to gain permission rather than actively interrupting people for attention. At the same...

asked Mar 2 '10 at 14:45
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G Rex
683 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.77K Views
Are there any seed funding businesses available in Minnesota, U.S.A?

I have been very much interested in starting up a tech business in Minnesota, however relocating to, say, California really isn't an option at this point in my life. Are there any companies in...

asked Aug 1 '11 at 14:38
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Phil
210 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.93K Views
Snail Mail Press Release

We just released a Press Release that was a flop. I've been trying to figure out what that is, especially compared to the Press Release I sent out 10 years ago for a physical product I invented; I...

asked Aug 8 '11 at 00:23
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Slandau
203 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.43K Views
Hourly Contracting Problem? Can Only Bill Limited Hours with Client

I am contracting (pay by hour) with a startup company building a web service platform (SaaS). I am a programmer. The company already has the prototype product, so my duty is to develop new features...

asked Nov 20 '11 at 18:32
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Stan
111 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.07K Views
Why do retail outlets not stop stocking a product they've copied?

To increase profit, a supermarket chain may create their own house-brand version of a certain product. But why is it then that they keep stocking the competitor product?

asked Oct 23 '13 at 05:59
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Warren Van Rooyen
34 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.48K Views
Facebook and Twitter updates in same stream?

I have an idea about an app and one of the many things it would do is allow the user to view twitter and facebook updates in the same stream. This really isn't key to the app, but I'm wondering if...

asked Nov 14 '09 at 08:22
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Joey Green
173 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
3.57K Views
Experience with payment gateway for ecommerce site?

Anyone have experience with ANY of the below payment gateways (some do merchant services as well) that you can comment on: Payjunction Authorize.net Braintree Looking at these three gateways....

asked Mar 31 '10 at 03:40
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Scott Blanc
90 points

2 Votes
7 Answers
3.39K Views
What are some names of some good hosting providers with data centers in Canada?

Need a partner for hosting our windows / SQL application in Canada...all data and backup on Canadian servers. Any good (reputable companies only) suggestions? Price is a factor but it has to be a...

asked Dec 18 '10 at 00:59
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Paroon Chadha
61 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
4K Views
Anyone recommend a startup-friendly PR firm?

I'm looking for a a recommendation for a startup-friendly PR firm. Anyone have a firm they'd recommend? I see this question but there aren't any recent answers to the question. Anyone have any new...

asked Jun 10 '11 at 07:21
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Joseph Fung
1,542 points