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Protection Help Bringing a Social-Media Platform to Indiegogo

I'm a 19 year old Canadian, and I've created a unique platform in regards to social media. I'm currently alone in this project and I feel the need to hold it close to me; as I've heard horror...

asked Jul 18 '12 at 11:40
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Evan
111 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.48K Views
Handling pro-rated upgrade/downgrades

I'll be handing recurring billing with pro-rated upgrades/downgrades. Although upgrade seems simple, but I'm unsure wether to provide a refund incase the remainder amount exceeds the required total...

asked Nov 26 '12 at 18:26
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Nimbuz
174 points

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0 Answers
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How to set Revenue Targets for startups. Need some tips.

We are web development startup company. We have come across two successful years and to move on to the next stages, we found that having targets on the revenue and working towards the revenue is...

asked Apr 25 '15 at 14:21
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Arun Andiselvam
11 points

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7 Answers
3.55K Views
Looking for a questions and answers site for my company

I am looking for a questions and answers website similar to what is being used here and wanted to know if anyone had any recommendations. Some I have seen include http://uservoice.com/ (Even has...

asked Oct 15 '09 at 07:59
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Brake
106 points

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10 Answers
4.34K Views
How do I find an extremely low-cost graphics designer?

I need a flyer designed for a party. I know about crowdspring.com for graphic design, but they have a minimum of $300 award per design, and I'm only looking to spend $50-$100 - it's a simple...

asked Oct 17 '09 at 14:22
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Tiana
46 points

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2 Answers
2.92K Views
Offering Google Apps accounts to customers

I'm starting a business that helps small businesses build and maintain a website. I will be managing most aspects of the website, including domain names and email addresses. I like the idea of...

asked Jan 26 '10 at 02:21
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Jacob
138 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.89K Views
"Segmenting" visitors to my sales website

I have made a simple sales web page to generate leads for my new business. One problem I think I have is that the current web page tries to be "all things to all visitors", when in actuality I...

asked Feb 5 '10 at 08:02
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Jorgem
749 points

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3 Answers
7.7K Views
Any Recommended Job Posting Sites for Startup Leadership (CMOs, VPs, etc.)

We're doing some hiring at a very high level for a VP Marketing candidate and I'm aware of the general advice that it's best to network into folks for roles like these (we had lots of success doing...

asked Apr 7 '10 at 15:58
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Randfish
1,001 points

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2 Answers
3.17K Views
Where do you go for naming resources help?

We are working on a site which will basically be an event directory/ aggregator for tech and business events, conferences, workshops, etc. Focused on tech events. We don't have the money to...

asked May 16 '10 at 12:08
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Jessica
11 points

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2 Answers
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Is there any way to predict how competent authorities will decide tax treaty issues beforehand?

I have been studying the UK/US double tax treaty and it's explanation in anticipation of the creation of a US subsidiary wholly owned by a small internet-based company in the UK. It seems as though...

asked Oct 26 '10 at 04:58
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Brian
28 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.4K Views
Selling the distribution rights to an IT product

We have a hardware/software product that I am thinking of selling the distribution rights to. Firstly is this something that can be done and secondly does anyone have any advice on how this works...

asked Feb 1 '11 at 09:36
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A Hunter
111 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.42K Views
Are There Any Internet-based Regular Startup Hackathons?

Like most of you, I have some good start-up ideas I feel are both good and easily realizable. Of course, I have plenty of 'real' work to do for more mature projects, so I have difficulty convincing...

asked Nov 3 '11 at 16:59
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Hss
157 points

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3 Answers
4.79K Views
Didn't file LLC tax return for first calendar year, but no income/outflow

I formed an LLC 18 months ago, in 2010. Nothing happened in 2010- it didn't issue equity; it didn't have any income; and it didn't have any expenses (other than formation expenses, which I paid...

asked Mar 19 '12 at 06:55
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User6492
1,747 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
4.07K Views
If you're just starting, which is most important to learn to become a tech entrepreneur: coding, design, or sales?

If you come from a completely different background and just starting to venture into starting your own tech company, which skill would you learn first?Programming, web design, or sales?

asked Mar 7 '14 at 18:25
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Sarah Guzman
160 points

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3 Answers
4.33K Views
Should I move my business email to Gmail?

I'm battling with this issue for a while. I host my domain at DiscountAsp and although I'm very happy with the hosting, their email web application has some limitations. Basically what I need is...

asked Jun 4 '10 at 03:49
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Stefanos Tses
981 points

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1 Answers
3.2K Views
I was just offered a position as cofounder of a startup with someone who I have not known previously are there any legal steps to take?

I was just offered a position as cofounder of an already established startup. The revenue on it is minimal. This was the first I had met the founder. Are there any legal steps or other steps I...

asked Apr 26 '11 at 06:45
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Chromedude
202 points

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2 Answers
2.83K Views
How can I deal with unexpected charges from a vendor?

So here's the situation... looking for advice: 2 years ago, I signed up as a reseller for a hosted service and sold it to a customer A couple months ago, service started having problems,...

asked May 6 '11 at 23:41
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Route Npingme
113 points

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2 Answers
2.99K Views
What is the role of depreciation in financial models?

I do not have an accounting background so please excuse the point blankness of my question. I'm writing a business plan and saw that several sample plans include depreciation in their financial...

asked Nov 11 '11 at 01:52
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Martin08
113 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.32K Views
What is the best way for a foreign individual to incorporate in US to use payment services?

My business model is subscription based therefore I need to use a payment service that is practical for this purpose. Unfortunately, as far as I researched, such services are only available to US...

asked May 6 '12 at 16:49
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Kaan Soral
66 points

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1 Answers
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Unique ways a VC can source potential startups to invest in?

What are some lesser known ways a VC can find potential startups that would be good candidates to fund? Apart from referrals and AngelList.

asked Apr 4 '14 at 00:14
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Elise Cardella
12 points