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3 Answers
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Where does the rights to the software lies when I've used them in the company?

I've developed an authoring tool for games and also a player that plays them on Android. One year ago I founded a company with friends and we've published some really cool games by using the engine...

asked Dec 3 '11 at 00:15
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George Breed
6 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
3.14K Views
How long does it take for a completely new site to grow SEO traffic

I have a site that is just under 3 months old: http://www.problemio.com Lets say that I am doing a very nice amount of SEO for it considering that it is so young. But the problem is that I don't...

asked Dec 15 '11 at 11:40
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Genadinik
1,821 points

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2 Answers
3.42K Views
Marketing to a Dispersed Niche?

This may be similar to a previously asked question ( What is standard marketing practice for a niche SAAS product? ) but I'm hoping that by providing a bit more detail, others will have additional...

asked Jan 21 '12 at 10:59
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Shawn
6 points

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2 Answers
2.63K Views
When does inspiration become theft?

When is it taking inspiration from a competitor, and when is it theft? I'd like to know the general questions to ask myself when reviewing competing products in creation of my own. (I'd be...

asked Nov 16 '12 at 07:41
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Mirov
384 points

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1 Answers
2.3K Views
Can I deduct mileage from my home office if the IRS doesn't recognize it as one?

I have an office in my home which is my only base of business operations. However, it's not exclusively used for business purposes. (As a freelance software developer, the line between work and...

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asked Jan 9 '13 at 03:45
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Peeja
108 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
5.4K Views
Can a Greek letter be trademarked (for use within the scope of a particular service offering)?

Let's say we offer an approach to better dental hygiene and we call it the change™ dental hygiene solution and we represent our change™ solution with the Greek delta (?) symbol. Hence, we might...

asked Mar 5 '13 at 06:07
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C. Scott
85 points

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1 Answers
2.27K Views
My UK based SaaS product is not showing up in US searches

I reckon I should get at least 5x searches form the US as from the UK, just by population metrics. I get a tiny amount of US searches. (Which ironically convert much better.) Is Google excluding...

asked Nov 29 '13 at 01:52
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Robert Wringham
6 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.66K Views
Transitioning from Research to Consulting

A friend and I want to start a consulting business. We can do data analysis. We both have Masters degrees and several years' work experience in research environments. Our basic skills are...

asked Oct 20 '10 at 17:19
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Jensen
6 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
5.58K Views
Where to find Market Data?

Is there a particular place with, or a particular technique to use for finding different kinds of market data? For instance, I want to look up what research has been done on internal...

asked Aug 11 '11 at 20:52
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Roy Dictus
343 points

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2 Answers
2.63K Views
Paid Market Testing

I am planning at a new startup and would like to a-b-test several elements (such as the brand name / logo / sales pitch) before the actual product launch. Ideally, I would love to pay a service...

asked Mar 27 '12 at 12:01
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0x90
106 points

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2 Answers
2.08K Views
How many shares in my case?

I recently joined a small company who has been established for a year and doing outsourcing. It doesn't have tech employees and what they do is to take customer request and find outsourcing...

asked Jun 13 '12 at 11:53
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Perlwle
23 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.99K Views
What legal considerations must be taken before launching a stealth landing page?

Not sure if this is a silly question but wanted to make sure I dot my i's. Are there any particular legal aspects that need to be considered or finalized before launching the stealth (sign-up)...

asked Aug 9 '12 at 10:22
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Anand Patel
6 points

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2 Answers
2.64K Views
Solving the chicken and egg problem: how to attract paying customers

I am having a bit of a catch-22 with my business model. I am trying to link employers to prospective employees based on personality/work ethic profiles (think eHarmony for jobs). However, I need a...

asked May 1 '13 at 14:24
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User26065
8 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.38K Views
Whether the idea that selling some digital images feasible?

Several months ago, my girlfriend wanted to make a custom photo calendar(that's something that you can put your photos with some edition on a calendar). And we search for some tools for this kind...

asked May 9 '10 at 22:14
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Byang
130 points

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1 Answers
3.24K Views
In a community based startup, what is a good community growth velocity? What is a worrying one?

I know this depends on the community in question, how actively I am marketing it, how well search engines have indexed it and so forth. But I was wondering if there are some good guidelines in...

asked Nov 28 '10 at 05:36
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Daniel Bingham
148 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.9K Views
Start a web designing Company or Just bea Freelancer & go for a full time l Job ? I am in Big Dilemma

I have just finished my Degree in BTech in Electronics& Communications few months back and i am a enthusiastic Web designer so after my Degree in B Tech i started do a freelancing web designing...

asked Jul 23 '11 at 00:47
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Panindra
108 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
3.79K Views
What is the best way to use stickers in marketing?

I have recruitment startup based on web application , I purchased 5000 sticker with the logo,slogan and the link of the startup on it. now I'm really confused how could I use the stickers in...

asked Sep 16 '11 at 22:10
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Waseem Abu Senjer
28 points

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2 Answers
3.06K Views
Investing in a start up, how to determine the value?

I'm considering investing in a company that a friend of mine has started, as a means to help him bring his plans to fruition quicker, and hopefully making a decent profit. The start up company is...

asked Oct 3 '11 at 10:37
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Pearson Art Photo
138 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.09K Views
US web startup - what legal steps do I need to take

I am on the verge of being ready to launch a new web application. The application charges a small monthly fee to its users. It is hosted on servers overseas. However, currently, there is no legal...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 16:54
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Guywhoneedsahand
6 points

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2 Answers
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Young entrepreneurs: how do you demonstrate credibility when you have little experience?

If you are a new entrepreneur (with little experience working for someone else), how would you demonstrate your credibility to investors while pitching your business?The team is one of the core...

asked Mar 10 '14 at 12:19
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Troy Robertson
10 points