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    From Cube Hell to Hawaii Heaven

    EXECUTION 
    Hey Guys, Like many of you here, I got exposed to the fastlane idea after stumbling onto this forum many years ago. Seems like a lifetime ago now! Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy my story! Part One - Is this it? It all started with my hopes and dreams being smashed by the sledgehammer of...
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    Taking on the BIG guys

    EXECUTION 
    Well I really have not thought that part through. Might add pay only addon features once it gets traction.
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    Taking on the BIG guys

    EXECUTION 
    Yep I built that one as well. This one is based on a freemium model whereas the other one is an escrow site but targets students as well. Thanks for catching that I will update the code.
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    Taking on the BIG guys

    EXECUTION 
    Hey guys, After devoting hundreds of hours learning PHP, CSS and HTML I have finally launched a website to take on the big freelance sites like freelancer.com and upwork.com. Really pumped up to see what the reaction will be from the freelancer community. My site zerolancer.com cuts out the...
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    PROGRESS THREAD (James F) Startup #2

    EXECUTION 
    Exactly what I feel like as well Andviv. If the website is in the black, then it is a FACT that JamesF is solutioning a need in the marketplace. However, I am not sure why he is putting it on the backburner. JamesF you already have painstakingly built the map of uncharting through the...
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    PROGRESS THREAD (James F) Startup #2

    EXECUTION 
    Hey James, Let me preface this by saying I respect you and feel you a true entrepreneur. However, I am curious to know whether your website was making money or not? I have a similar site but a different niche and I must say that it was hard getting quality workers in the beginning and I think...
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    PROGRESS THREAD (James F) Startup #2

    EXECUTION 
    Hey James, Interested in buying the Freelancify website from you. Can we chat over skype? PM me your username and a time when we can chat...
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    My First Ecommerce Venture

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Amen to Dennis.. This is pure gold what he is saying. Don't let your ego get the best of you man. Listen to Dennis!
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    Processing credit cards online

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    How about you setup Paypal first and get some sales before sinking the money on merchant accounts or Paymenttech?
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    Shark Tank inspired business opportunity!

    Hey man, Get one person to buy. Hook it up with PayPal and get the actual order. Then just refund the person. Email interest is well and good but get them to pay! Then, go nuts on building the customized site, shopping cart etc. Also, a lotta gorillas in this market space so attack it from an...
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    Dane Maxwell- Build Software Companies in 6 months w/o money, experience

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    Sorry to bust in here but this is complete B.S. If the guy is making LOADS of cash building this SaaS thing why all of a sudden the change of heart to give up his secrets. I have built a website and am making cash using the priniciples in MJs book. Thats all you need brothers. All this turn...
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    Had chargebacks totalling $300 last month - Seeing Red

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Total Merchant Services. I read it matters when it comes to chargebacks who the merchant account provider is. Do you have any recommendations?
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    Had chargebacks totalling $300 last month - Seeing Red

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Question for the e-commerce veterans who are using both PayPal and Authorize.net: Is there a higher incidence of fraud on Authorize or Paypal? I have been running since Jan 2012 and used Paypal exclusively till June 2012 and only had one fradulent transaction. Been on Authorize since June and...
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    Had chargebacks totalling $300 last month - Seeing Red

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Yeah, the wonders of technology. I already log their IP when they sign up. Use that IP and figure out where they live. Then check the billing address to see if its the same place. If not, give them a call. I hope this works but we will have to see how deep the rabbit hole goes...
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    Had chargebacks totalling $300 last month - Seeing Red

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    This is a freelance site so I had already paid the freelancer.
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    Had chargebacks totalling $300 last month - Seeing Red

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I agree with you on that man! Even though I was pissed at PayPal, the reason I switched to Authorize was because the hold nonsense was ruining my business. I connect freelancers with clients and have to pay freelancers on time. So, there was no way for me to keep doing business if PayPal was...
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    Had chargebacks totalling $300 last month - Seeing Red

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    It was a stolen credit card. The guy basically had a bunch of credit cards and trying them on the website. It sucks because there were no red flags and now I am getting worried I might get screwed again but won't know until a month later. Just looking for some guidance on how others have handled...
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    Had chargebacks totalling $300 last month - Seeing Red

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Hey guys, I have been working on my online biz for the last 6 months and finally getting some cash rolling in. The biz provides services to clients and no product is shipped. In the beginning I used PayPal but 3 months ago they started holding my money so I switched to Authorize.net. Things...
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    CC Payment solutions for website?

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    decided to go to Total Payment Solutions. They were listed as a reseller on Authorize.net website. I was approved last week. Things are going good for now.
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    CC Payment solutions for website?

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Hey man, I hear what youre saying but the way these guys treat their customers makes me get angry. Long term, Paypal or Google will never get my biz because they can freeze/cancel your account whenever they like. Plus, I don't like someone dictating me....
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