One-click transactions may seem simple to provide, but the process of the one-click purchase is actually protected by a software patent owned by none other than Amazon.com. Still, there are a few...more
Forecasting revenues is tough at any time, and so much harder for startups. Rather than trying to find a precise number, it's often easier to develop a range--bookends of high and low...more
Congratulations on wanting to start your own company.
There are loads of places where you can rent a mailbox and get a street address. The first place that comes to mind is The UPS Store. You...more
Although there are several valuation methods, any business' value is determined by:
- Revenues
- Profits
- Net worth
- Management
- Systems / operationsmore
Unless you have a really good reason to use a new domain, you should use your existing one. It already has some age and content. That will really help you to rank higher in the search engines....more
There are a number of technologies that can help you with various aspects of the business. If you don't have one already, you should look into a good accounting package designed specifically...more
The first thing to to do is walk yourself through the process of adding the responsibility of running an e-business to what you're already doing.
Who will fulfill orders?
Who will reply...more
A website business I started tanked due to lack of business capital and profit. I thought of looking for angels but the customer base is not there to provide their return. I think the idea and site...more
When helping clients to determine if they need a new piece of technology, we always look at the following:
1) Why they think they need it and if the answer to that question is truly a need or a...more
When helping clients to determine if they need a new piece of technology, we always look at the following:
1) Why they think they need it and if the answer to that question is truly a need or a...more
It depends on what your business objectives are and in what direction you're taking the business. Web 2.0 technology is great - that's my area of expertise - but, it can be a distraction if...more
This is a question that's best answered by an attorney.
It's been my experience that you don't need to set up a corporation or regsiter your business in every state where you receive...more