> On 03/05/2012 09:10 PM, Calvin Morrison wrote:
>> paypal is really easy to use without having an account. Only Tim needs
>> one. Everyone can now pay via credit/debit without an account. I say
>> that is the best way
>>
>> https://www.paypal.com/uk/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/cps/general/OptionalAccount-outside
>
> Think about long term fund-raising: I still have my long-sleeve T-shirt
> (good
> quality) that reads: "SAMBA Opening Windows to a Wider World" from the
> 2.0.7 days.
>
> A black long sleeve t-shirt with a white TDE logo (start menu style) might
> do
> OK. We all drink coffee, etc..
>
> Also, facebook / whatever the latest marketing link is can also help.
>
> From a banking standpoint, if you want to open an account in a trade name,
> you
> will need a separate business entity in order to comply with bank regs.
> (i.e.
> Trinity Desktop, LLC) Otherwise you can simply use your name and a
> separate
> designation. (i.e. Timothy Pearson - TDE operating account)
>
> If you do want a separate entity, use the LLC. Costs next to nothing,
> provides
> same protection and benefit as corp., with passthrough tax advantage of a
> schedule C sole-proprietorship, with no formal recording requirement.
> State
> filing fees are generally about $350.
>
> --
> David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E.

Good ideas!  Donations + advertising for the project via products sounds
like a win-win to me...

I think we need a good, catchy slogan, and some professional quality
artwork.  Perhaps it would be a good idea to have the mascot problem
ironed out as well.  Ideas anyone?

Tim