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How to answer "How Did You and Your Cofounders Meet?"

At tech events and when talking with investors I'm often asked where myself and my cofounder know each other from. Beyond the obvious, what kind of information are people looking get a better...

asked Feb 11 '11 at 08:37
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Derek Dahmer
306 points

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3 Answers
2.98K Views
Am I doing the right thing: How can I know when I should start a business

I am extremely confused as to whether I am on the right track with the way I planned things to be. I wanted to start my own company in IT. I did a special degree in Geology and with effort I...

asked Apr 20 '11 at 02:45
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Pathum Mudannayake
178 points

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1 Answers
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Taking a Paycheck from LLC

I recently created an LLC and was curious to how I should take a paycheck from the business account. Up until this point, I haven't taken a paycheck and will need to soon. The business has a bank...

asked Nov 30 '11 at 09:54
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Zakman411
174 points

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2 Answers
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Public transit app: possible revenues and IP issues?

I am looking at developing a website sort of like ones that NY-area commuter railroads have, showing train departure times and tracks. One major transit hub near me has no central location for this...

asked Jan 30 '12 at 10:19
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User6492
1,747 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.21K Views
Tax obligations of foreign operations for a US LLC

I live in a country where corruption and bureaucracy are widespread. Opening a business takes months and costs a lot of money, and will require one to hire somebody solely for handling all...

asked Feb 15 '12 at 23:55
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User
192 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.6K Views
What state do I need to file taxes in for my online business?

We have an online web development business with no true 'physical' address. We have incorporated in DE, I reside in CA and use my address for the contact information and my partner who is a true...

asked Mar 9 '12 at 06:55
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Jason Craig
11 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
3.51K Views
New Year's Resolutions for a Start-Up Founder

What are some new things that a start-up founder should do next year? If I was making a start-up checklist for 2010, what would you put on it? Things you absolutely must do Things you should...

asked Jan 1 '10 at 00:12
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Even Mien
131 points

2 Votes
9 Answers
4.25K Views
Is Google Sites a threat for websites' developers?

What do you think? I tried Goggle Sites today, 1) do you know how long it has been out for? 2) do you think is major threat for thousands of businesses that devlop websites (and they don't even...

asked Apr 18 '10 at 23:52
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Marco Demaio
175 points

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2 Answers
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Obtaining new EIN after changing status of DBA

I was doing business under a DBA, then I became incorporated. When I incorporated, I applied for a new EIN - and got one. I have since closed that corporation and now again doing business as a...

asked Mar 9 '12 at 07:09
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Ame
11 points

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Cons of raising venture capital?

Everyone talks about the benefits of raising money.What are some negatives of being a funded startup?

asked Mar 1 '14 at 11:31
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Linda Peterson
60 points

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3 Answers
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What are some good venues to look for sales & bizdev partner for R&D team located in a remote place?

We're a small team in Ukraine with technical chops hungry for success. Finding a lucrative market niche and attracting real paying customers is a challenge, especially given our remote...

asked Mar 15 '11 at 18:24
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Maxua
155 points

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2 Answers
2.73K Views
Does my corporation needs a DUNs number, and the ability to search my DUNs report?

As part of our LegalZoom LLC package, we opted for a free DUNs number, because it was free. I got a call from D&B today stating that it was ~$290 for us to have a credit file with them, and...

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asked Mar 31 '11 at 09:17
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Justin
20 points

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2 Answers
3.19K Views
Where can I find a lawyer that specializes in Internet startups?

I've been searching and kind find anything. I have a social networking site with a commerce component to it. I need a lawyer to help draft a terms of services agreement and to ensure that I am...

asked Apr 29 '11 at 05:02
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Mo Green
11 points

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3 Answers
2.78K Views
How to count a company's margin?

I have an internet site. I don't sell anything and the current revenue is from ads. There are other, smaller revenue streams, but lets just focus on ads. Does the concept of a "margin" even apply...

asked May 10 '11 at 13:35
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Genadinik
1,821 points

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3 Answers
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Is it worth it to set up an LLC in MA?

I live in MA and currently run some blogging websites, but have dreams to expand to a broader range of media businesses. I have been reading about taking the next steps and it seems I might want to...

asked May 26 '11 at 00:41
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Dilbert Sigtau
11 points

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3 Answers
2.93K Views
How to determine competitor's pricing model when impersonating a customer is challenging

This question accompanies my recent previous question, Are there any methods you can think of to determine a comptetitors pricing model under these stipulations: The pricing sheet is not publicly...

asked Nov 16 '11 at 01:58
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Maple Shaft
323 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.08K Views
How to set the price to optimize equipment utilization?

I'm in a technical position, soon to be launching a service company that receives orders from electronic component manufacturers to perform laboratory measurements on their products, charging them...

asked Dec 19 '11 at 13:37
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Tim8691
17 points

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3 Answers
2.11K Views
Bootstrapping a startup that is a mediator between two types of users

I about to venture into a startup that will address two types of users who have a relationship with each other. Let us call one of them X and the other are their users (let us call them Y). My...

asked May 3 '12 at 23:30
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S. Francis
21 points

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4 Answers
3.17K Views
Online Advertising for Startup Website

I am looking to monetize my start-up website by adding advertisements to it. After doing some research it seems I should look at Pay per Click (PPC) rather than Cost per Thousand (CPM) or some...

asked Feb 17 '13 at 03:22
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Chris
120 points

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2 Answers
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How do I know how many people we will need, and what our expenses will be?

We are an expanding internet publishing company. We are in the process of building out a business plan, with an emphasis on the financial numbers. We are trying to find a way to verify some of...

asked Jun 15 '13 at 07:06
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User1279150
11 points