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    How hard is it to move a business?

    Hi, I am based in CA and own an online business. I was originally planning on moving to NV in a couple months where I would then be able to incorporate, but now it doesn't look like that will be feasible. I may have to stay in CA for another year or so. I was wondering what happens if I...
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    High Risk Merchant Accounts

    Hi, Does anyone know a good merchant account provider (or other payment processor) that will take on accounts in a high risk industry or higher than average chargeback rate? Thanks
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    A good call center

    I need a good call center to take a relatively small amount of orders, handle customer questions and complaints, and issue refunds. All answers/scripts provided by me. Can someone recommend a good service?
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    Who has joined a business related group on Meetup.com?

    I am thinking of joining a couple groups related to business on the meetup.com website (quite a few of them are around since I'm in the LA area, some with 200+ members) If any of your guys have been to one of these meetings, do you feel it was productive, or more of a salesy/motivational type of...
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    Telemarketing: Try to sell on the phone or leave an offer?

    MARKETING 
    I am starting a business that generates leads for dentists via local search results. The website is almost done and I will soon hire a guy to telemarket my offer of 5 free leads with no obligations. I know that lead generation is a tough business so I will be very clear that I am not expecting...
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    Any clever ideas for finding a competitior's supplier?

    IDEA 
    I have a competitor with a good supplier (from the prices) that I would like to find out. Do you guys have any techniques you use in such a situation?
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    Going straight to the manufacturer for the cheapest price

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I know someone at my school who started an e-commerce business from scratch. His story was remarkably simple: After selling his niche products on ebay and amazon for a while, he tried contacting the manufacturers directly and buying directly. He started a website, which looks like a generic...
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    Value of Business Meetings

    Do you guys think that business meetings are worth attending for people who are not already successful? I am sure there will be successful business people there but I have a feeling they aren't looking to network with people who are not established yet.
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    How to get past the receptionist?

    Hi all, I am starting a B2B service that generates leads for professionals such as dentists, lawyers, accountants etc. I'll make a post with all the details after things get running, but the nutshell is that I convert local traffic searching for these business and list my phone numbers (and...
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    Idea: Localize the prosper.com aggregation service

    IDEA 
    Some of the biggest businesses online are nothing more than a meeting place for customers. For example, Prosper.com brings together creditors and debtors. I am thinking about taking a concept like this and localizing it. I imagine a localized site would have the advantage of not requiring...
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    Is anyone in the import/export field?

    I'm thinking about getting into the import/export business. Just brainstorming ideas now but I'm thinking along the lines of generic items that could be used in place of expensive brand items (ex. printer cartridges) or imported items with high perceived value (clothes, watches, car parts) I...
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    Starting a cardroom

    I read that big thread on playing poker and while it sounds nice, I think the fast lane approach is to be the cardroom, not the player. The cardroom is the big winner from what looks like the small amount of rake they take from each pot. $2-$3 per hand x30-40 means the room is taking $60-$120...
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    Billing/Invoicing Software

    What do you guys use to keep track of customer bills and invoices? I don't need anything fancy, just looking for something that can easily add/remove customer accounts and keep track of monthly and yearly bills.
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    Sources of inspiration for business ideas

    IDEA 
    I've read that most businesses aren't started from a blank slate, instead they take an existing business idea and revise it to make it better or targeted to a unique market. With this in mind I'm always looking for new sources of inspiration for business ideas. Do you guys have any sources that...
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    Import/Export based from Asia?

    Hi all, I make my living as a futures trader. It pays quite well but the stress is enormous and i could not see myself doing this for the rest of my life. I have an exit plan into commercial real estate, but with local conditions in California being as they are (and I'm tied here for another 2...
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    Hello fellow entrepreneurs!

    Hi guys, I love what I've seen on this forum and will probably being taking (and trying go give!) quite a bit to it! A little about myself... going to school for a finance dgree, school is a Cal state so I'm definitely not depending on my credentials for success. I have been playing the money...
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