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13 Votes
7 Answers
2.98K Views
In a one man startup, how do you communicate with clients and others? "We" or "Me"?

So currently, I am the founder of a startup company. It's only me unfortunately, and not sure if I should take on more partners or not at the moment. My concern is that because I am the sole...

asked Feb 2 '11 at 17:51
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Kim Jong Woo
644 points

4 Votes
7 Answers
5.2K Views
Inexpensive 800-number?

I am looking for an inexpensive 800-number. I would like to forward it to my cell phone, but get professional sounding voicemail if I don't pick up. (I could change my voicemail message, worst...

asked Jan 23 '10 at 06:15
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Joseph Turian
895 points

0 Votes
0 Answers
2.45K Views
What is it considered when I transfer money from my business account to my personal account?

My recent start up business has been very profitable right away and also full of drama. Long story short, I run a S Corp LLC and have transferred over 15k into my personal account over the last...

asked Dec 28 '18 at 00:33
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Anthony Bauwens
1 point

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.28K Views
How long is the process for an IPO through an Investment Bank?

I am a novice in Finance,and is trying to raise capital for upcoming IPO. As I am a non-accredited investor I would like to know how much time does it take for an investor to raise capital through...

asked Dec 13 '11 at 03:01
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Himanshu Prasad
51 points

0 Votes
0 Answers
1.69K Views
How do you tell if a candidate "gets things done"?

What question you ask and the things to look for in a CV to determine if a candidate "gets things done"?

asked Dec 19 '18 at 11:37
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Rudi Adianto
138 points

0 Votes
0 Answers
1.62K Views
Forfeited LLC in MD. Can I just make a new one?

Started an LLC many years ago and never filled an Annual Report. The LLC has no property or any remaining contracts. The old LLC is currently in forfeited status. Can I start a new LLC (different...

asked Dec 19 '18 at 04:58
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Joha B Ba Dotnet
1 point

0 Votes
0 Answers
1.95K Views
What equity should I expect in this scenario?

I'm interested in joining an early stage startup and have a question regarding what is the expected equity I should be offered. This is the scenario:1. The startup has a single founder who is the...

asked Dec 12 '18 at 00:02
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SWlkz
1 point

1 Votes
5 Answers
3.33K 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

0 Votes
0 Answers
1.95K Views
Is this style of fund-raising doable?

Scenario Give investors the option to have 50% of their equity returned as cash in the event that the cash value will equal their original investment amount. The idea is to make this a LOW RISK...

asked Nov 12 '18 at 20:19
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Jackson Rollins
1 point

0 Votes
0 Answers
1.6K Views
How to end partnership?

I’m the owner of a small shop I found a investor well a customer that turn into a investor and we moved to a bigger location to go 50/50 on verbal agreement. He spend 10k from his credit card on...

asked Nov 6 '18 at 18:26
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Michael
1 point

0 Votes
0 Answers
2.18K Views
How can I get a current account for my proposed e-learning company in India? What documents are needed for it?

We are totally new startup in India and the only documents we have are: 1) Identity proof of owner 2) PAN of owner 3) Rent agreement of office We wish to carry out all the transactions in the...

asked Nov 2 '18 at 22:33
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Greengoblin
1 point

1 Votes
7 Answers
7.61K Views
Server costs for video startup

I've been going over some of the posts here regarding server costs but couldn't really find any information specific to my needs. I'm planning on creating a mobile app that deals with users...

asked May 21 '12 at 05:40
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Zipper
6 points

0 Votes
0 Answers
1.82K Views
Expected user base calculated by installs & retention

I know there is a way to calculate the expected size of a user base over time based on the new acquisitions and retention. But how?

asked Oct 22 '18 at 06:50
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Gabriël Van Der Kruijk
1 point

0 Votes
1 Answers
6.3K Views
What is the best helpdesk software for small business?

I’m looking for a simple, functional and cost-effective helpdesk software on the cloud. Which is the best to use for a small business? I’ve already tried OsTicket, had some issues with ticket...

asked Apr 7 '17 at 10:03
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Bilbao
1 point

28 Votes
10 Answers
13.4K Views
Am I too old to join a startup?

I just got approached to join a startup. 20 years ago, I had my first startup experience working as employee #5 of a outfit that is now owned by a German multinational corporation. It was the...

asked Sep 20 '12 at 06:29
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Chris
243 points

0 Votes
0 Answers
2K Views
Work for equity?

I have a fulltime job but I do some contractor (programming) work on the side to earn extra cash. My client would like me to work for equity. I like his startup and I think it has some...

asked Oct 10 '18 at 04:53
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TacoCat
1 point

0 Votes
3 Answers
2.77K Views
Setting up ones own warehouse / fulfillment operation

I want to set up my own warehouse / fulfillment operation for my new ecommerce startup. I do not want to depend on, and potentially be exploited by, a 3rd party e-fulfillment company. Is it...

asked Jun 18 '12 at 21:17
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Mark Boulder
118 points

0 Votes
0 Answers
1.92K Views
Equity buyback program as a vc round

One of the companies that I am a partner in is raising capital. We are considering offering shares with a repurchase program. We have calculated a CAGR that tracks projected YOY revenue growth and...

asked Sep 4 '18 at 22:20
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Alex Notov
1 point

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.56K Views
Who manage the first devs in a small startup?

From your own startups experience, who was the one to manage the first developers hired? Why? And also was it a techy startup and how many founders you had / what their roles at the...

asked Aug 29 '17 at 14:39
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Arnold Aaron
6 points

4 Votes
5 Answers
5.23K Views
How did stackoverflow become a success when most of its predecessors/clones are not?

There are hundreds of stackoverflow clones, but none as successful as the original. What is the secret behind the huge success it has got? Is it the initial pool of developers who answered the...

asked Jun 13 '11 at 22:01
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Aib
126 points