My new-ish laptop running Vista keeps resetting to 800 x 600 resolution on restarts (from crashing) and restarts from intentional shutdowns. How do I prevent this from happening in the future? [more inside]
posted by midatlanticwanderer on Sep 19, 2009 - 1 answer

What are the components that make a successful Meta site? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Jul 30, 2008 - 15 answers

How could a person learn about and find resources for starting - yes, starting - a medical insurance company or friendly society involved in medical insurance? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Jun 21, 2007 - 8 answers

What is it about NW USA that makes it such a hotbed for entrepreneuralism? [more inside]
posted by jacobean on Nov 14, 2006 - 11 answers

I want to start a pizza business here in Japan. Apart from the "in Japan" bit, what do I need to do to get this idea off the ground? [more inside]
posted by snwod on Aug 22, 2006 - 17 answers

Help! I need a name for my new store. [more inside]
posted by kayzie on Apr 14, 2006 - 48 answers

Can anybody provide a referral to a lawyer and/or an accountant with experience advising small businesses (internet based) in the start-up phase? I'm located in Los Angeles in the South Bay area. [more inside]
posted by willnot on Dec 13, 2005 - 2 answers

Can you provide a referral to a lawyer and/or an accountant with experience advising small businesses (internet based) in the start-up phase? I'm located in Los Angeles in the South Bay area. [more inside]
posted by willnot on Dec 1, 2005 - 1 answer

I'm considering starting a coin laundry business. Can I have some suggestions for a good name? (It would be in Australia, so international pre-established names A-OK) Also has anyone here been in the business? Pitfalls, potential? [more inside]
posted by Dag Maggot on Mar 15, 2005 - 36 answers