RE: [SiliconBeach] Re: Setting up an Aussie company in California - Advice on Bank Accounts, Customer Invoicing and Corporate Structure

2011-02-09 Thread Geoff McQueen - Hiive Systems
Two probs: 1. Most of this has to be done with your own signature and details. Paperwork is a hassle and not easily delegated in this sense. 2. If people have done this successfully, odds are they value their time more than you are prepared to pay commercially. However, people will help with ad

[SiliconBeach] Re: Setting up an Aussie company in California - Advice on Bank Accounts, Customer Invoicing and Corporate Structure

2011-02-09 Thread Jeromy Evans
This question comes up a lot... Couldn't one of the well-connected & experienced people on this list set up a paid service for Aussie start-ups to establish an LLC and bank account in the US? In Version 01 you pay someone to facilite all the necessary paperwork and workflow. I reckon there's a sm

[SiliconBeach] Re: Looking for a startup to work for for 3 months

2011-02-09 Thread Kelly Reeve
Should have mentioned-- I'm based in Sydney, though happy to work remotely/travel intermittently. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussion: http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia/msg/351e183e1

[SiliconBeach] Looking for a startup to work for for 3 months

2011-02-09 Thread Kelly Reeve
Question-- Do you know of anyone with a startup who could use some help? I'm an American, recent grad, who has been in Australia for a year and a half and for my last 3 months in Oz my goal is to go full-time and full-throttle into the startup community and get involved with one or more projects

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Australian Startup Show

2011-02-09 Thread Sheng Yeo
Hi Owen, Sure, we would love to be involved :-) Cheers *Sheng* *Yeo* Director | Founder *Orion Virtualisation Solutions* | www.orionvm.com.au | Phone: 1300 56 99 52 | Mobile: 0402 098 008 | Skype: shengyeo On 10 February 2011 14:30, Owen Kelly wrote: > I've begun contacting a few local sta

[SiliconBeach] Re: Australian Startup Show

2011-02-09 Thread Owen Kelly
I've begun contacting a few local startups, does anyone have a startup *they want me to interview?* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussion: http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia/msg/351e183

Re: [SiliconBeach] Setting up an Aussie company in California - Advice on Bank Accounts, Customer Invoicing and Corporate Structure

2011-02-09 Thread Elias Bizannes
- Register an LLC because non-citizens/permanent residents are barred from registering some entities (either C or S corp...can't remember which). Use http://mycorporation.com/ to set one up. - Wire transfers depends on the amount. The is a check culture in America, which is one of the most bizaare

[SiliconBeach] Setting up an Aussie company in California - Advice on Bank Accounts, Customer Invoicing and Corporate Structure

2011-02-09 Thread Nick HaC
Hi Guys Wondering if you could share any advice on how to sell to US Customers with a US sales team. - Can we Invoice US customers from Australia? (We need to invoice, not credit card billing) - Will US Customers resist paying international invoices (wire transfer)? / barrier to payment? - Do a

[SiliconBeach] Re: Sydney co-working sites

2011-02-09 Thread Kate Kendall
This came out today regarding the new startup space in Sydney: http://www.startupsmart.com.au/technology/2011-02-10/tech-start-ups-sought-for-new-start-up-community.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussio

[SiliconBeach] Introduction - Matthew Ho

2011-02-09 Thread Matthew Ho
My name is Matthew Ho, and I have posted a few times recently on the SB forum. I just realised I was supposed to introduce myself! I'm a new member to this forum and have been to some of the events last year. I've been in web for 3 years at a digital agency called Next Digital. I'm an Account Mana

[SiliconBeach] Australian Gov Online Retail Forum

2011-02-09 Thread Matthew Ho
Just thought I'd let you know about the Online Retail forum hosted by the Australian government on 18 Feb 2011. I will be attending it on behalf of the company I work for. Unfortunately, at this time of posting they are no longer accepting registrations. It will be webcast and the video made avail

[SiliconBeach] Re: Looking for sightseeing inspiration in LA/Las Vegas/San Francisco

2011-02-09 Thread Phil M
Let me know if I can help - I live on the East Bay, and generally attend a startup type event every week. Check out the Churchill Club, the Keiretsu Forum, SVASE, Advance. Phil Montgomery 408 239 7823 On Feb 8, 2:52 pm, Bec Coleman wrote: > I'm heading off to Las Vegas in April for a week or so

[SiliconBeach] Re: Music + Location Services

2011-02-09 Thread Andrew Dever
*that link is http://www.soundtrckr.com/ On Feb 9, 10:18 pm, Andrew Dever wrote: > Hi David > > Is it in the vein ofhttp://www.soundtrckr.com/? > > I'm working on a mobile location-based audio platform but know some > relevant people here and in the US who may be interested in chatting. > > LMK >

[SiliconBeach] Re: Music + Location Services

2011-02-09 Thread Andrew Dever
Hi David Is it in the vein of http://www.soundtrckr.com/? I'm working on a mobile location-based audio platform but know some relevant people here and in the US who may be interested in chatting. LMK Andrew On Feb 9, 7:19 pm, David Lyon wrote: > Hi David, > > I am interested in helping out. I

[SiliconBeach] SydStart

2011-02-09 Thread Pete Cooper
Hi All, The SydStart conference went really well last year. A volunteer community run event to help build the startup ecosystem with a Sydney focus. All proceeds were reinvested so we are trying to triple it in size this year to 400 people and the draft agenda is already up on the site. There are

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Bookkeeping Video Tutorials

2011-02-09 Thread David
The ATO offers free seminars on tax basics for small businesses http://www.ato.gov.au/corporate/Seminar.asp?state=NSW&program=TB You might find it useful to check out the content and chat to the people going. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Austral

[SiliconBeach] Re: How to store CC details for a SaaS.

2011-02-09 Thread Alex Pooley
Hi Jindou, The short answer is to go with a payment gateway that supports token based payments. eWay does this, and so does SecurePay. http://www.eway.com.au/small-business/ecommerce-products/token-payments.aspx http://www.securepay.com.au/triggered_payments.html We're a web development company

Re: [SiliconBeach] Music + Location Services

2011-02-09 Thread David Lyon
Hi David, I am interested in helping out. I can think that such a thing might have a good commercial use, but you need to fill me in on what you are thinking. David On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 4:31 PM, David Gillespie wrote: > Hi all, > > Cardinal sin - longtime lurker. I'm a planner at Profero Sydn