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Movie/song like IMDB [closed]
How to build a movie/songs database similar to IMDB for commercial use without purchasing it from somewhere?
The databases like IMDB and Musicbrainz are not open for commercial use.
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does anyone know how to calculate a viral coefficient automatically through google analytics? [closed]
If my conversion is a user sign up. Can I tie google analytics to this and create a viral coefficient graph that is spit out automatically? How could we achieve something to make this easier?
Thanks,
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Should I launch Beta product now?
I am 50% done with my startup and I am appying to Techcrunch Disrupt at San Fran this Sept:
http://techcrunch.com/events/disrupt-sf-2013/event-info/
They said that they will prefer companies who ...
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How to create win-win situations [closed]
Some of us have read the book Seven habits of highly effective people, others just know that creating win-win situations is a good thing.
Is there some universal rules to create win-win or just some ...
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How to setup and start selling a product? [closed]
I have a product that I would like to sell. What are the steps that I need to do in order to setup the store? Please help
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What startup application platforms do incubators/accelerator use to manage their deal flow? [closed]
I'm aware of f6s.com, AngelList, Gust, and YouNoodle's Podium.
f6s's design lacks quite a bit, but it's free. YouNoodle is more mature, but pricing starts at $500/year. AngelList is free, benefits ...
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If I have Google adsense enabled, is it fine to say we are affiliated with Google?
Is it fine to use it in marketing? Is it ethical enough?
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Equity/Profit share split for small projects with unknown levels of contribution
Alright, I have a pretty clear understanding of how to split equity for real startups, but how to do it for a smaller project (an app), with little acquisition potential (just profits), and a team ...
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Using almost the same company name as a competitor
I'm a freelancer who is trying to transition toward a heading a small consultancy for the first time. I'm doing this so that I can focus on using my high-value skills to solve interesting problems ...
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“I like this place” - Is it a good name? [closed]
I am not a native English speaker, so I am concerned about the name of my project.
The name is "I like this place", and domain (not working properly yet) is ilikethisplace.co.uk
Does it sound ...
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Owner of Home Prep Detail Services [closed]
If I have a bussiness that targets Realtors. Property Managers, Bank Owned Properties, Landlords or Individuals that need property Move-In- Ready (cleaned) and want to refer other improvements through ...
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How to get more Software Business? [closed]
Hi my name is Nandish Patel. I am the Founder and CEO of InfoDynamite.com. We are service providers in software application and mobile application development I started this company about 5 months ...
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Contracting with existing LLC - How to payout wages
A friend of mine and I have recently taken on a part time consulting gig. The job involves building custom software, and we've agreed to work 16 hours a week on the project. The contract was made ...
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1answer
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What should be a good mission statement for a web development and seo company? [closed]
If I were to provide web development solution, SEO, content writing and open source coding then shall this be a good mission statement?
A startup dedicated to web development, open source ...
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How do you charge for consulting services of varied amounts?
We charge a monthly fee for customers to use our service. On the sign-up form the calculation for this fee is done and the cost is shown to the customer. They can then complete the billing info and ...
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1answer
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Do I need to send out press-release if my company launches new website? [closed]
The website we are launching is absolutely new and more functional and richer in content. Please advise what is done in this case.
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Incorporate company for running a web2.0 website to be used globally
I live in India. I need to start a social networking site here for the indian users as well as spread it to users abroad in USA, Europe, Australia. As of now, I start as a 1-man startup. I need to ...
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1answer
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Form 1 Corporation for Multiple Small Businesses?
I am currently doing Freelance work as a programmer. I also would like to try a few ideas for some small Drop-shipping style eCommerce websites.
What I am wanting to know, is can I form a single ...
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With an new LLC, how best to accept credit cards? [closed]
I would like to ask the start-up community, on what my options are for the easiest and best ways for accepting credit-card payments for my LLC. (It is just me, single member).
A client of mine has ...
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Delaware LLC loan to member
A Delaware LLC has not elected S or C corp status. The manager owns most of the member interests. The operating agreement gives the manager complete control to do as he sees fit. The manager wants to ...
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2answers
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Question About C-Corp, Shareholder, and Officer
Person A wants to start a C-Corp in California operating a news website. He is wondering if the following form is legal?
A is the only Shareholder and the only Director owning 100% equity.
A will ...
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Starting a website and wondering if I can use companies logos or product images (in a praising manner)? [duplicate]
I am seeking to start a promotional website for a specific business platform and have descriptions of companies and their products on it. These descriptions include what type of products they have, if ...
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Restaurant POS Systems [closed]
I got a question on what POS Systems most of restaurant startup uses for their businesses.
If anybody knows.
A good info on the differences of POS System would be great
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How to find Angel/Early stage pitch events
We are an early stage company with a working product. We would love to gain some seed funding to help us market the product. However, we seem to hear about pitch events either in the paper or past ...
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Does ios allow companies to sell merchandise through an mobile app? [closed]
I am thinking of building a marketplace similar to ebay but unique in its own way. I would like to make an app that can browse products on my app then let people buy products on my app.
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Charge clients for listing in a directory website [closed]
I created a website to list restaurants. I deployed it locally in my country and I had nice reviews in general. The design is nice and the code is totally custom programmed by me. I am planning to ...
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How can i get expert people as early adopters? [closed]
I'm working to validate an idea. The prototype is live and we are working to launch the beta soon, but i'm looking for ways to approach bloggers to be early adopters.
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Selling a company for an earnout structure? [closed]
I have to be very cagey here as I'm under confidentiality, hence the throwaway account -- my apologies.
OK so I run a startup in a specific industry vertical. Big Player X in that vertical approached ...
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1answer
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Employment vs Sole Trading - UK
In the UK, is it possible to be in full time employment and be a sole trader at the same time?
i.e. Work a full time job as an employee. Do contract work as a sole trader on evenings and weekends.
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Want to launch a new website in India [closed]
I wanted to launch a new website.
Can someone help me in knowing the cyber rules and regulations in India.
I'm currently working as a software engineer in India. Is it ok to launch my new website ...
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Business equity [closed]
The last few months at my company have made me worried. I work for a small software development company, there were 5 of us: 2 techy's, 2 developers and my boss. 1 tech left leaving me to cover her ...
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Speech Recognition Software Development [closed]
I was thinking of launching a speech recognition software that would be directly installed on some websites. The problem is that it is difficult to find relevant information regarding the cost to ...
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What happens when I run out of money? [closed]
The startup I helped launch and have worked for in a management position for 2 years ran out of money somewhat unexpectedly and is in the process of raising more. So the CEO cut my hours (and all ...
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How shall i proceed with my startup? [closed]
I am a web designer and i have built my website individually. I think i can monetize this website and possibly get looked at by some investors. I have hundreds of notes and early designs but i ...
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Choosing the right domain when none available for a multilingual startup
I am running a startup idea by my own. I am doing all programming, design, promotion etc. not because I do not enjoy team work but because I haven't met the proper people.
My idea was based upon an ...
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Starting a review/rating website - for a social cause [closed]
After a lot of brainstorming I have come with an idea of setting up a review website. I know this idea is not new but I want to do this to help people, earning money is secondary
Now the main problem ...
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1answer
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If someone has a very similar name, can I get a trademark?
I am developing a web site with an idea that it would be a networking platform for small companies. I have registered the name (Let's call it www.merchandiize.com for now...), however I have ...
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How do we look for employees these days? [closed]
If I am to set up my own little company, what would be the first step to acquire some employees?
With advent of today's technology, we need to be aware of the "me, me, me" generation and the quick ...
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Can I use company logos for my game? [duplicate]
I was wondering if I had permission to use company logos without the companies' permission in a logo quiz game. I'll make sure to specify that the logos are copyright their respective owners. If the ...
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What is the best branding company or agency worldwide? [closed]
Which agency would you use if you had unlimited resources to allocate in your startup's branding?
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Should I issue a separate invoice for the down payment?
I'm doing a website for a client, and I require them to make a down payment that is a percentage of the bill for the entire project. The remaining portion of the bill is due when the website is ...
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Does a US Vendor (with subsidiary in the UK) who sells to a UK customer need their VAT number
We are a US based company with a subsidiary in the UK. If our US company is selling directly to a customer in the UK, are we required to get their VAT number?
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Incubator for pay? [closed]
Say, I have:
An idea for a tech company / product, that I want to get realized.
Sufficient time, right now.
Seed capital, which I am willing also to spend on guidance.
Citizenship in a country in ...
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US Company, tax offshore holdings to shareholders [closed]
in this scenario I have a US C-corp registered in California.
I do business worldwide through a variety of subsidiaries and have amassed a large amount of holdings outside of the united states. ...
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Support desk software that hides itself from end users [closed]
As a user of companies that use ZenDesk, I find it a Hideous Spammy Abomination. Yes, email support itself is a Hideous Spammy Abomination but a solution that pushes the burden in part to users is a ...
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How should I reward volunteers in a UK Limited Company?
I'm setting up a UK limited company to run a large music ensemble, and people will pay a subscription to take part, but I won't be able to afford to pay most positions (managing concerts, publicity, ...
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B2B fashion concept..where to find the right investors? [closed]
I have a provisional patent passed on an e-commerce concept. I am interested in learning where to find the right investor, someone that can help with more than just funds. My target audience is ...
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Licensing a Product [closed]
I have a patent pending on a product I invented for the home. I want to license it to a company. How do I start the process of licensing it?
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How do I know if it is safe to use a logo?
Can we use a logo+name for our product even if other companies use it? We are in an industry which has no other business using the logo, but there is a clothing company, and probably some other ...
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How do entrepreneurs start their first bootstrap startup?
I really want to start my entrepreneurial career, the problem is I don't have money. I am mid-level IT manager, read lot of startup blogs, articles and books and keep planning (aka dreaming) about ...
