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Amazon like business model?

I am trying to create a business plan for educational purposes. I found this plan through wikipedia and it is quite...

asked Nov 10 '11 at 06:13
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Nikolai
125 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.1K Views
Obtaining a certificate for Android Application

As a potential start up that is releasing an Android application, I need to sign the application with a certificate. I'm wondering if I should use a self-signed certificate or should I use a...

asked Feb 1 '12 at 01:32
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Hank
108 points

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1 Answers
2.29K Views
Switching Incorporation Business Name to Independent Contractor

What is the process of switching a US-registered fictitious business name from an Inc ran by one individual to an Independent Contractor? This question is based around the Inc deing dissolved,...

asked Aug 7 '12 at 21:05
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User1062058
22 points

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1 Answers
2.56K Views
Angel or VC wants to invest, what are main arguments to negotiate shares vs investment?

what are main arguments to negotiate shares vs investment? I want to be prepared when the time comes and I don't want to figure out in the moment about the negotiation about shares split and how...

asked Mar 30 '13 at 04:00
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South
176 points

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1 Answers
2.8K Views
How should one prepare for a screening interview with startup conference officials?

If an individual is contacted by startup conference (eg TechCrunch Disrupt/DEMO/Launch) officials considering about their application to launch at the event, how should the person prepare for the...

asked Jun 8 '11 at 03:05
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Geekette
6 points

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4 Answers
5.24K Views
5 Co-Founder Dilemma Regarding Roles & Equity

We have a company with 5 co-founders and are having some serious issues with work process. We started with 3 cofounders and just assumed we'd do an equal equity split without thinking it through....

asked Jun 21 '11 at 04:55
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Marco
6 points

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2 Answers
2.57K Views
How to Filter (possibly) talented candidates for recruitment process in a tech startup

What are the good caps (like in terms of certain grades/marks, projects etc) that a tech startup could apply on the candidates applying for a job. Support there are lots of job seekers and we don't...

asked Aug 4 '11 at 22:41
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Atul Goyal
496 points

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3 Answers
2.73K Views
Is there a cheap way to get traffic statistics for a subdomain?

I would like to find out the monthly unique traffic for a subdomain.

asked Aug 11 '11 at 04:23
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Jon
6 points

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3 Answers
2.68K Views
Securing your company's name on twitter?

I'm currently using @zeeenmedia because someone on the other side of the world has an account, used only intermittently, named @zeeen. Is there a good way to contact that user to work out a...

asked Aug 29 '11 at 02:39
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Blaise Freeman
16 points

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4 Answers
4.11K Views
as a new company how do you answer: how big is your company?

We are a relatively new and small software company, 3 years in business with 8 employees. We have been approached by a very large multinational company wanting to use our software - one of the key...

asked Mar 2 '13 at 11:54
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Slee
106 points

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2 Answers
2.63K Views
What are some reasons to sell a product below cost?

Lets say my company and another competitor are the only two contenders in a niche for a physical product. And the products are mostly similar (and can't really be altered much to have a big...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 11:16
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Raymond Davenport
30 points

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5 Answers
4.62K Views
What Defines an Unsolicited Testimonial? (Ethical)

After an order is placed by a customer, I email them regarding their order, stating: I hope the buying process went smoothly for you. We are a newer company and are looking for ways to improve our...

asked Jan 25 '10 at 16:50
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Clint
695 points

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1 Answers
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Accounting for Depreciation in QuickBooks

Can someone point me to some examples of how to handle depreciation in QuickBooks (2009)? To give an example, I buy a computer for $2000 in 2009. I choose "Equipment" as category. I duly report my...

asked Aug 16 '11 at 06:27
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Dave
160 points

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1 Answers
2.94K Views
How can social entrepreneurs attract talent when there aren’t high salaries and options?

How does an organization like KhanAcademy attract talent when the compensation they offer is below market rates?

asked Feb 6 '14 at 21:59
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Albert
6 points

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2.35K Views
Should you contact a journalist by alternative methods right after sending email?

Since journalists get so many emails, would it make sense to try to reach them via alternative methods right after sending the email. Maybe via Twitter, Facebook, calling them if a number is...

asked Mar 5 '14 at 11:17
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Jordan Mayhugh
155 points

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1 Answers
2.67K Views
What's the most important thing you learnt in social media marketing?

I'm just getting started with social media marketing and wondering what were the most important things you learnt?

asked May 28 '14 at 14:14
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Karen Blanton
7 points

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3 Answers
3.46K Views
Online Marketing Budget & Staff

Is there a rule of thumb that can be used for staff planning in terms of how large % of an online marketing budget that should be allocated towards managing the online marketing activities?

asked Feb 24 '11 at 03:27
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Karl Alfredsson
18 points

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2 Answers
2.47K Views
How do you get newspapers, magazines or news websites to talk about your product so that you can put "As Seen In" links on your site?

So many web 2.0 type sites these days have a "As Seen In" or "Featured In" section on their website. Does anyone know what the best approach to achieving this kind of PR is?

asked Jun 14 '11 at 03:11
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Nikolay Piryankov
683 points

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3 Answers
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Launching Website

I have an idea that I am brain storming in my mind ( rather cooking ). The idea is to launch a website with free info etc. But I also want to know how to generate income through it. Also will have...

asked Jul 22 '11 at 06:05
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Ar 2011
6 points

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2 Answers
2.77K Views
How usually companies pays out percentage for developers?

I would like to know roughly how the payments are done if the company was started by two developers and me, owner. Let's say, I give them 10 % each, thats 20 % of the company's profit product....

asked Oct 26 '11 at 21:50
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John
38 points