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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. I'm asking ...
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1answer
129 views
What should be the role of other person I involve in Startup given my scenario
What shall be the role of the person I am involving in launching my start-up(about to register and launch), As initially I see me and him performing project management part of it(as implementation ...
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Charge clients for listing in a directory website [closed]
I have created a website for a certain kind of business. 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 ...
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3answers
355 views
What is the best way to find a marketing partner in the real estate industry? [closed]
What is the best way to find someone interested in partnering and helping market a startup regarding real estate? Specifically, a site where buyer and sellers choose their agent based on ratings as ...
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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
19 views
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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3answers
50 views
What service to use for DONATE button on the website? [closed]
I am from company that develops SaaS software - project management for engineers. We offer this solution as free - it is based in the cloud (on our servers). Our approach is not to take from this ...
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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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4answers
135 views
Is there a book like crossing the chasm but for B2C web startups [closed]
I know of crossing the chasm, i haven't read it but from what im aware its not focused on web startups of the B2C type.
So is there a book that is?
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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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3answers
38 views
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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3answers
131 views
Can you refer step by step study material for creating wordpress blog [closed]
I am a newbie to Wordpress and have set up a hosted blog with wordpress but the default theme is not what i am looking for. I am looking for a theme that is SEO optimised and then also have the ...
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1answer
34 views
website trust, making charitable donations transparent
So I have a question about the theoretical holding of charitable donations. So I have a start up idea that I am busy coding away on... At the base of the idea is spreading the wealth of humanity, so ...
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0answers
14 views
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 ...
2
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1answer
90 views
How to bring a simple product to market? [closed]
I have what I consider to be a simple and great idea. Like many people. Obviously, I won't describe it here, but I'll give a simple example of similar scale for answerers to work with.
Say my idea is ...
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35 views
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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3answers
45 views
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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1answer
59 views
Business Developer Role
I've got a fairly good business, producing a profit and revenues of half what I need to live. I'm an idea man and nurture lots of great ideas over time. I'm looking to have someone else run with one ...
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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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1answer
44 views
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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3answers
240 views
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 ...
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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
146 views
Can a UK company have the same registered office, director's service address, and director's residential address?
I'm going through the process on the Companies House website to create a UK company (at http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/promo/webincs/) and I've got to the page asking for "Details of new director", ...
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13answers
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Can a non-developer/non-technical manage developers?
Any positive/negative experiences? Advice? I personally feel that my professional life as a developer is now more difficult, it feels harder to explain things and also to prove my worth without being ...
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2answers
59 views
Receiving non-qualified stock options before a startup has a valuation
I've been reading that under 409a regulations, if non-qualified stock options are issued below fair market value, there are immediate tax implications and a 20% penalty. I've been working part-time ...
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51 views
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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2answers
351 views
Starting a company in the US as a foreigner
I am a student from Germany, and I want to start a company in the US.
I've given starting it here first and then eventually expanding to the US some serious consideration, however, the chances of ...
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0answers
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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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0answers
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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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3answers
155 views
UK Startup dealing with US Software Patents
As the owner of a UK software company, I'd like to finish a SaaS application I've had in development for a while and sell it as a monthly subscription service. The software could be sold worldwide.
I ...
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6answers
172 views
How do investors feel about investing in an outsourced MVP?
We are a semi non-technical team, that has access to technical people that will oversee the technical side of the build. Our thoughts, are to use the working MVP to validate the idea, and hopefully ...
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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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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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Tracking items to/from stock for warranty purposes
We buy stock from our suppliers, book this stock to stores, then call this stock off project by project delivering to the client and invoicing for it.
When an item breaks at the clients site it needs ...
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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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13answers
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Zendesk or Assistly? [closed]
We are in process of implementing support portal for our startup and looking at zendesk or assistly for this.
These two services seem quite similar and from reading around on the internet I can't ...
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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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1answer
165 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) ...
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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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1answer
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Is this back link strategy a poor business decision?
I have a health related website which I am in no rush to monetize, my first priority is to build page rank and dominate the serps. I am thinking about letting healthcare providers advertise their ...
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1answer
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Legality of posting an article on a Facebook Fan Page
I'm tinkering with an idea that has to do with Facebook Fan page.
Basically, I'll be using the Facebook API to post a "Fan page status update" with a link on fanpage that people give me the ...
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4answers
390 views
Tax laws when trading to the US from europe
What are the tax laws regarding sale of a SAAS to US companies when you are UK based? I know you dont have to charge VAT but would you need to file a US tax return or charge US taxes?
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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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0answers
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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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8answers
1k views
How to tell my co-founder that he is lazy and needs to step up his game?
I have a two member software start-up with a co-founder who is also a very good friend.
We make decent money through our products and services, but could do much much better if my co-founder did not ...
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2answers
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How do I integrate accounting and logistics software into an all in one system?
I would be starting an online clothes shop. Instead of having 2 systems act independently when an order comes in where the logistics system would handle which item warehouse should be packing and the ...
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1answer
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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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2answers
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New shareholder class for special dividend?
This is more so theory than plans, and this is the only stack exchange that talks about corporate structure
Is it possible to make a new shareholder class, arbitrarily, solely for the distribution of ...
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4answers
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How to take a draw in a multi-member LLC?
My business partner and I are forming an LLC. As I understand, members of an LLC are not employees and therefore are not on payroll. Instead they pay themselves by taking a draw from the LLC funds.
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