I'd like to add that in addition to price you need to be sure to maintain control over your domain name.  I have seen many instances where companies allow a consultant or web design shop register the domain on their behalf.  You might later find that you cannot transfer that domain when you no longer use that vendor.  There are also similar issues when using the lesser known, ultra cheap registration services.  In some cases, if you let the domain expire, even by a day or two, you might have trouble renewing it.  I know someone who lost their domain that way.

Bottom line is that you should be sure to register the domain in the name of your company, make sure you have the registrar login credentials and access to the associated email account (that email account is critical if there is ever a problem).  And try to use a well known service, even if it's not the cheapest.  My 2 cents.  You domain will become a critical asset and needs to be protected.

Cheers,

Carl

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I've got a domain to purchase, what's your favorite domain name registrar? I just need to park it for now, no hosting... looking for the cheapest way to do this,

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SKMurphy, Inc. / San Jose, CA
Early Customers & Early Revenue

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I used to recommend 1and1... no longer. We are in the process of moving what
little business we have from them.

We use site5.com as a hosting provider for our application. They treat you like
an adult, they have great tech support.

We started with them just to reserve a domain... then shared hosting of a LAMP
stack app, to a dedicated server.

The prices are great. The service is great.

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godaddy.

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However I prefer to spend the extra $5 and use wsmdomains (a tucows reseller)
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When I want to save a couple bucks I use hosting-nation.com for registrations
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bowl commercial or a racing team but instead spend their money on quality
products and support :)

Zac Hanna

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Hi All,

I finally got my papers back from the state and an EIN number. Now I'm ready to
open a bank account, but where?

So far, here's what I've heard:
Wells Fargo - have heard 1 positive, 1 negative experience
Bank of the West - have heard 1 positive

Does anyone have any experience with either of these?
Star One Credit Union
Tech Credit Union

Thanks much,
Susan

I just realized that the credit unions don't do business accounts.

Any other suggestions for banks who do business accounts?
Thanks,
Susan

I am quite happy with Wells Fargo.

--- In bootstrappersbreakfast@yahoogroups.com, "sluschas" <sluschas@...> wrote:
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> I finally got my papers back from the state and an EIN number. Now I'm ready
to open a bank account, but where?
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> Wells Fargo - have heard 1 positive, 1 negative experience
> Bank of the West - have heard 1 positive
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> Does anyone have any experience with either of these?
> Star One Credit Union
> Tech Credit Union
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> Thanks much,
> Susan
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My brother has been handling our accounting needs. We've been using Bank of
America for a checking account and switched to Paychex for payroll. He's been
satisfied with that arrangement thus far.

--- In bootstrappersbreakfast@yahoogroups.com, "sluschas" <sluschas@...> wrote:
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> Thanks,
> Susan
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I've been with HSBC based on lowest fees, and I've been very happy with them.

Giacomo

On Feb 4, 2011 10:36 AM, "Sean Murphy" <skmurphy@...> wrote:

 

Silicon Valley Bank is one to consider./SeanM

On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 9:54 AM, sluschas <sluschas@...> wrote: > >   > > Hi All, > > I f...

The traditional route for tech start-ups is SVB or Bridge Bank. However, if you
are just starting Credit Unions are worth considering as there are no fees and
better interest rates. Generally once you have VC funding you would then
transfer to a business bank. Indeed I just picked up a client with 18 employees
and they are still using a Credit Union very happily with no wish to change.
However, this is the exception.

So at the end of day it is very much a personal preference.

Leslie


--- In bootstrappersbreakfast@yahoogroups.com, "sluschas" <sluschas@...> wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> I finally got my papers back from the state and an EIN number. Now I'm ready
to open a bank account, but where?
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> So far, here's what I've heard:
> Wells Fargo - have heard 1 positive, 1 negative experience
> Bank of the West - have heard 1 positive
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> Does anyone have any experience with either of these?
> Star One Credit Union
> Tech Credit Union
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> Thanks much,
> Susan
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1. Announce a strategic partnership or alliance
2. Issuing a statement on a hot issue
3. New client acquisition
4. Holding a seminar or workshop
5. Availability of white paper or article
6. Company revenue, sales, or profit
7. Announce new member of board of directors or board of advisors
8. invitation for a special offer
9. Participation in local event or tradeshow
10. Winning an award

This author did a wonderful job profiling the challenges early stage folks
encounter when dealing with their sales or business development hires...

http://techcrunch.com/2011/02/05/the-excuse-department-is-closed/

Lenny, this Mark Suster post is not only good but funny: I agree with his assessment of good sales people:

• Are motivated by cash. None of this namby pamby options stuff or “do it for the team – we’re all in this together” crap. Cash, cash, cash.
• Are more mercenaries than missionaries. That doesn’t make them bad – it just means that they know that they are “hired guns” and they act accordingly
• Many great ones don’t thrive in the early phase of a company where the sales is more consultative or evangelical. They like a solid product, well defined pricing, good references to sell against, a clear quota and well defined competitors.  
• They are as good at selling you as they are at selling your product to customers. That means if you don’t understand the way they work you’re susceptible to being blind sided.

Most articles and books on sales are intended for people who sell. In contrast, this article is for the technical founders of a software startup who need to better understand the sales process, with practical tips on how they can be more effective as part of the selling team.

Specifically, we’ll review frequent reasons for the sales process being broken, the need for an iterative approach in refining the sales learning curve, key steps in the sales process, preparing for a sales call, sales methodologies, and key sales positions.

We were contacted recently the folks at XanEdu publishing to license it for use in a package of supplementary materials–a coursepack—for a new course “Building Internet Start-Ups: Risk, Reward, and Failure” taught by Groupon co-founders Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

Great article Sean, thanks for sharing!

Best,
Ed

Any suggestions for a master or visa business credit card?  For personal use I
have Discover and Citibank because they have the best cashback program.  I
applied for a business card with Discover, but I also need a Master/Visa since
not everyone takes Discover.  Citibank has a 'thank you point' card which is
0.625% if you take the cash option.  Are there any other better deals out there?

Thank you all so much for the bank suggestions!  I ended up with Keypoint since
they have the lowest minimum balance requirement without a fee.  So far I'm
happy with them.

Thankful,
Susan