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Generating ad revenue from Facebook fan page/application

We are planning to create a facebook fan page/application which has the potential of driving in a daily traffic of 100,000.However,we are not clear about the revenue generating model.Is there any...

asked Dec 13 '11 at 16:26
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User14997
6 points

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Is there a way to protect my software EXTENSION of an Adobe design product from piracy?

What we are doing at the moment is asking companies how many users they have on site and charging them per user, and then emailing them the extension. The problem is that there is currently...

asked Dec 28 '11 at 06:09
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Mitya
8 points

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Are there any good statistics out there not just on the failure % of startups, but the reasons associated with those failures?

There's a lot of rhetoric, on both sides, about why businesses succeed and fail, but I've seen really no good numbers backing up the claims of either major political party. (in the US) Sure,...

asked Jun 1 '12 at 16:51
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Splinter Reality
106 points

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Splitting equity between founders

X was working part-time on an idea and after about a year and a basic demo in hand, he talked to two potential people (A and B) who would become co-founders but would work part-time just like X....

asked Jan 29 '13 at 19:53
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Vibgy
6 points

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Issues around accepting salary plus stock options in job offer

I've been offered a job within a new SaaS startup. I'd be the first technical hire. They've offered to match my current salary and give me 2.5% stock options. Or I take a couple of £K extra with no...

asked Apr 11 '13 at 03:05
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Iamjonesy
129 points

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3 Answers
3.46K Views
What is the best time to quit my startup?

I joined an acquaintance-friend about a year ago as a co-founder on an idea he was working on. The guy I joined is someone I wasn’t super close to, but have been friendly with for quite some time....

asked Sep 24 '13 at 00:09
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Cofounder2
6 points

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Do I need any permit from US government for my startup website?

We have just finished and launched our web project. It is a kind of social platform for companies one of its tasks also enable companies to publish jobs advertisements. Every country would have a...

asked Oct 11 '13 at 23:44
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Disconnect25
16 points

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How do VCs get their troubled startups "acqui-hired"?

A good chunk of startups funded by top-tier VCs get "acqui-hired" rather than closed if it's clear they won't succeed.How do VCs get these "acqui-hires" done and avoid a complete loss? Is having...

asked Mar 27 '14 at 19:26
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Richard Albury
7 points

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Recommendations for off site storage back up service for our start up

I'd like to make sure we have good practices in place for off site storage and back up for a start up on which I'm working. Currently, there are three of us and we each use different back up...

asked Jan 6 '10 at 02:09
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Warren E. Hart
2,181 points

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Online payment processor for items over $1000

I know this subject have been discussed in length here and elsewhere, but most of the people that ask what is the best online payment processor never mention the price tag. My product's minimum...

asked Apr 20 '10 at 03:16
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Tim Kara
98 points

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How much should a technical cofounder be paid?

I have the following skillset: xhtml, js, jquery, css, php, C#, asp.net, mysql, oracle, etc. I would be the tech. co-founder of a startup with 2 other co-founder (business end) and be the sole...

asked Jul 8 '11 at 09:27
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User9968
229 points

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The mint.com of small business (Indinero and the like)

I currently use mint.com to keep track of my personal finances and I love it! Is there an equivalent product in regards to quality/execution for small businesses/startups? What does everyone here...

asked Aug 4 '11 at 03:26
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Edgar Miranda
230 points

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How can this be an equal partnership?

I have a business.I met someone for a completely different reason, but we got along so well and we eventually started talking about starting another business (like the one I already have,but as...

asked Dec 20 '11 at 00:37
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Entrep1
6 points

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What are the benefits of a company that uses a "points model" depending on your overall payments?

I recently signed up for a membership card in my local supermarket. This membership card has a point system based on the amount you have paid on that store. For example if you 10 Euro of items you...

asked Feb 16 '12 at 05:33
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Nikolai
125 points

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Where to find data to determine talent pool in a location

Good evening I'm part of a startup thats looking to move to an area with a decent talent pool of IT professionals, and after surfing the morass that is Stats Canada, I wonder if anyone would know...

asked Sep 21 '12 at 12:48
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Canadiancreed
136 points

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4 Answers
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Options to make initial customer experience as compelling as possible

When a customer signs up for a free trial, often their mind gets made up in the first few hours or even minutes of using the product. Our app has a number of steps which need to be completed...

asked Jul 27 '13 at 05:47
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Bhttoan
735 points

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Should I create a new brand of products for different audiences?

I'm very curious about which option is better for the company's strategy view: A one general product for the three target groups, Or three different products for three target groups Or a product...

asked Apr 27 '10 at 05:16
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Kamil Rudnicki
8 points

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Is it a good idea to contact investors using Twitter?

I know its easier to get backed up by investors if you know someone, but how can I talk to such people? They must be so busy with what they are doing. Example: Dharmesh. Sometimes there is...

asked Aug 15 '10 at 02:29
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Bhargav Patel
784 points

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What do you do when in "launch mode", above and beyond the norm?

We all have the normal day-to-day tasks and meetings and communications across functional areas. But what do you do specifically above and beyond that as you near a new product launch? It could be...

asked Dec 14 '10 at 13:34
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Chris
4,214 points

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How should I register my business

My friend and I have been working as independent energy consultants for about a year now and we are planning to incorporate to be able to extend our services. We both got our PhDs last year and we...

asked Feb 17 '11 at 22:56
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Siah
106 points