> 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