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7 Keys To The Best Internet Name For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m sure you have all been frustrated at least once by not being able to get the Internet domain name you want for your company. Who owns all of these names, and should you ever buy one for a premium? For instance, BMW now owns all domain names ending in.BMW. Yet people still pay big money to get the name they want.

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E-Commerce Startup Entry Cost is at All-Time Low

Startup Professionals Musings

The cost of entry has never been lower. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Here are the key steps for a personal home-based business website selling a few products (as an alternative to Ebay): Go online to reserve a website domain name. Start simple.

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When to Pay a Premium for Your Company Domain Name

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m sure you have all been frustrated at least once at not being able to get the Internet domain name you want for your company. Who owns all of these names, and should you ever buy one for a premium? Here's how the master of Web domains built a $300 million empire of over 300,000 domain names. Register the name if available.

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3 Things You Need To Be Aware Of When Calculating A Budget For An App Like Etsy

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Just take a look at one of the most impressive examples: in 2018, Amazon’s net profit exceeded $10 billion , which is twice as much as in 2017. Think of your domain name and get hosting. Have you already thought about your brand’s name? Decide on what actually you need to have a more detailed vision on how much it will cost you.

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How Much Should You Pay For a Great Domain Name?

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m sure you have all been frustrated at least once at not being able to get the Internet domain name you want for your company. Who owns all of these names, and should you ever buy one for a premium? Here's how the master of Web domains built a $300 million empire of over 300,000 domain names. Register the name if available.

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‘Do-It-Yourself’ Startups Have Never Been Easier

Startup Professionals Musings

The cost of entry has never been lower. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites, for example, cost a million dollars to set up. Here are the key steps for a personal home-based business website selling your consulting service or a few products (as an alternative to eBay): Go online to reserve a website domain name.

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Critical Tips to Developing an Effective Marketing Strategy for Startups in “Boring” Industries

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Casting a wide net with your marketing efforts not only burns through your budget, but it ensures that your message resonates with no one. Contrary to popular belief, a brand is more than a recognizable name and logo that distinguishes you from competitors – it’s the impression you leave on the customer. Choose a Brand Name.

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