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Chat service to enable interaction between site users

I would like to enable my website users to chat with specific listed service providers. Ideally the chat service would not require any kind of login, and would be usable directly. Scenario: user...

asked Mar 20 '11 at 01:12
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Tucson
714 points

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2 Answers
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How to sell software through third-party distributors online

I'd like to sell a software program (that my startup developed) through third-party online sellers. Any tips about how to approach the other sellers and structure the transaction? Is the best way...

asked Sep 25 '11 at 00:29
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User6492
1,747 points

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2 Answers
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Can you issue a Convertible Note to be converted prior to series A?

Situation: Closed initial kick-start seed investment with angel investor. Deal was done on an equity basis equaling a postmoney valuation of 400k. Have a few FFF who would like to invest small...

asked Oct 19 '11 at 12:53
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Eric Littleton
107 points

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Taxes on non US-resident LLC owner?

I am working on launching an online product site and registering it as an LLC in Delaware. I am a non-US resident and will get the company registered through LegalZoom.com or Incorporate.com. It...

asked Jan 30 '12 at 19:48
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Ali
179 points

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What "incubator culture" factors are critical to the success of a business incubator (or co-work environment)?

What are the "ecosystem" or "incubator culture" factors that are critical to the success* of a business incubator (besides the obvious technical services like high speed internet). For example,...

asked May 13 '12 at 11:41
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Clay Nichols
737 points

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3 Answers
2.08K Views
Playing Cards Artwork Copyright

So, I'm considering creating a searchable website/mobile app for cards for a popular card game. The cards have some text on them and an image. In the site/app, I'll display some of the text and an...

asked Aug 15 '12 at 04:51
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Darthg8r
114 points

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Need to re-file 83(b) forms in these 2 cases?

I filed 2 83(b) forms and am thinking that I may need to mail an additional copy of each one to the IRS to ensure that they're received and processed correctly: (1) I mailed one that was to go...

IRS
asked Mar 28 '13 at 19:23
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User6492
1,747 points

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Is there any way to protect a gamification/human-computing application/service (like reCaptcha) from being copied?

I have an idea for a gamification/human-computing application/service which can be used to solve an AI-hard problem more efficiently, like reCaptcha. I can build and promote it, but I'm worried...

asked Jul 26 '13 at 22:06
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User27171
6 points

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Should we call our company a company, or an incorporation, or an LTD?

We're a software company, including like 35 employees, working in a very specific field. We have 3 stakeholders, and each of them have like 30 percent of the overall shares. We just can't...

asked Sep 7 '13 at 18:14
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Saeed Neamati
153 points

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Advice for running dating site

I'm running a nice dating site with overall good results so far (4 months in, about 4,000 members, 60,000 page view per day), I was wondering if someone with experience in dating/social sites could...

asked Oct 28 '10 at 23:12
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Sherif Buzz
462 points

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What/who decides which stock exchange a company is listed on?

What/who decides which stock exchange a company is listed on? How is the decision taken (if it's actually a decision)?

asked Jan 30 '11 at 10:20
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Olivier Lalonde
2,753 points

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4 Answers
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Should I let a potential vendor know which of his competitors I'm also considering?

So this is a "how much information should I reveal when making a deal" type of question. Obviously when one requires a service, one shops around to all of the different vendors that offer that...

asked Sep 20 '11 at 06:19
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N Reilingh
106 points

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lifecycle of a startup funding and complete buyout?

I'm staring well a start-up :) Currently we are using internal funds, and by estimates it will last for a good while, but if our growth(users servers etc.) exceed our sales, sooner or later we will...

asked Oct 1 '11 at 03:53
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Ekim
141 points

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How would I prove it's a non-EU customers?

I'm starting a company like many of you here, selling software. I'm located in Europe and one thing that really troubled me and prevents me from going forward is one question: How do I prove the...

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asked Sep 21 '12 at 08:24
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Mashup
15 points

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Should I go to a web design company to build a Facebook app?

I'm currently designing a streaming music application for Facebook that will be built in Flash. In Photoshop, I've designed it to be exactly how I want it to look and have every feature I can think...

asked Dec 13 '09 at 08:18
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Travis
26 points

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Payment processing for subscription based, high value, downloadable software

I read through some suggestions on this site with regard to payment processors and after a good deal of investigation found Avangate.com had all of the features I needed: Flexible payment options...

asked Jan 6 '10 at 01:37
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Ian Wilson
88 points

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5 Answers
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Premium Wordpress Theme recommendation?

I am looking for a premium Wordpress theme for a site about fashion. I want it to look very good. So far I have found this one which looks pretty good to...

asked Oct 11 '10 at 23:01
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Tucson
714 points

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Options needed for a startup with unique ability to re-create live musical ensembles

I'm a newbie building a startup using my unique skill set to re-create the sound of professional musical ensembles without synthesizers or MIDI. In the industry, this is unprecedented and will save...

asked Jun 7 '11 at 07:30
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Gregarious
88 points

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What is the best free/open source php based newletter system?

Over time I have used a bunch of email newsletter managers and seems like everyyear I am using something new. I am worried that I have missed a really good option out there that has been right...

asked Jun 25 '11 at 14:32
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Lenn Dolling
106 points

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How to protect my software?

I am looking forward to register business in UK (England), currently we are still in development of software but, next year we should be launching it live for the people. This is going to be a...

asked Oct 25 '11 at 16:42
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John
38 points