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	"Startup" is the name of the email list for those people who are interested in starting a Free Geek or similar organization. You can join the list at http://www.freegeek.org/about/intergalactic/startup-list-signup/ by filling out the form.		"Startup" is the name of the email list for those people who are interested in starting a Free Geek or similar organization. You can join the list at http://www.freegeek.org/about/intergalactic/startup-list-signup/ by filling out the form.

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−	"Startup" is the name of the email list for those people who are interested in starting a Free Geek or similar organization~~. To send a message to that list use the email address [mailto:startup@freegeek.org startup@freegeek.org]~~. You can join the list at http://~~lists~~.freegeek.org/~~listinfo~~/startup ~~and looking for~~ the ~~"Subscribing to startup" section~~.	+	"Startup" is the name of the email list for those people who are interested in starting a Free Geek or similar organization. You can join the list at http://www.freegeek.org/about/intergalactic/startup-list-signup/ by filling out the form.

	== How to Answer Startup FAQs ==		== How to Answer Startup FAQs ==

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 * ''Using Form Responses:'' Feel free to cut and paste from past answers and from the Form Responses, but don't be too blatant about the fact that you're sending them a form letter. In general, it's nice to start with a personalized welcoming note, and then say something like "see below for more information," and then paste in the appropriate form.
-[[Category: Form Letters]]
+[[Category:Form Letters]]
-[[Category: Startups]]
+[[Category:Free Geek Intergalactic]]

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 ; Can I name my new organization "Free Geek" or use "Free Geek" in my organization's name?
-: In order to use the name "Free Geek" you need to be approved by our "franchise" group. To do that follow the instructions at [[Free Geek Startup Trademark Use Application]]. You will need to agree to our missions statement and principles and provide some contact information. Once approved, you can use the name provisionally, while we review your situation.
+: In order to use the name "Free Geek" you need to be approved by Free Geek Intergalactic. To do that follow the instructions at [[Free Geek Startup Trademark Use Application]]. You will need to agree to our missions statement and principles and provide some contact information. Once approved, you can use the name provisionally, while we review your situation.
 ; What if I want to do something a bit different than your principles and mission statement say? Can I still get official status?

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 ; How do I start a Free Geek or similar organization in my area?
-: See the instructions at [[Free Geek Startup Franchise Application]] for starting an official Free Geek. If you don't want to start an official Free Geek, that's still a good page to look at, since it has several links to other startup related pages,
+: See the instructions at [[Free Geek Startup Trademark Use Application]] for starting an official Free Geek. If you don't want to start an official Free Geek, that's still a good page to look at, since it has several links to other startup related pages,
 ; Can I name my new organization "Free Geek" or use "Free Geek" in my organization's name?
-: In order to use the name "Free Geek" you need to be approved by our "franchise" group. To do that follow the instructions at [[Free Geek Startup Franchise Application]]. You will need to agree to our missions statement and principles and provide some contact information. Once approved, you can use the name provisionally, while we review your situation.
+: In order to use the name "Free Geek" you need to be approved by our "franchise" group. To do that follow the instructions at [[Free Geek Startup Trademark Use Application]]. You will need to agree to our missions statement and principles and provide some contact information. Once approved, you can use the name provisionally, while we review your situation.
 ; What if I want to do something a bit different than your principles and mission statement say? Can I still get official status?
-: Well if your idea is similar you might still benefit from joining the startup email list and we're usually happy to help out anyone doing something similar. However, to use the Free Geek name you need to go through the process outlines at [[Free Geek Startup Franchise Application]].
+: Well if your idea is similar you might still benefit from joining the startup email list and we're usually happy to help out anyone doing something similar. However, to use the Free Geek name you need to go through the process outlines at [[Free Geek Startup Trademark Use Application]].
 ; We love what you're doing, but don't like the name "Free Geek". Can we still be an "official" Free Geek and call ourselves something else?

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 ; How do you make your money?
-: Surprisingly (to many people anyway) most of our money does not come from grants. Money comes from individual donations when people drop of equipment, sales of reconditioned hardware in our thrift store, online, or to wholesalers, from the sale of scrap material, and also from grants.
+: Surprisingly (to many people anyway) most of our money does not come from grants. Money comes from individual donations when people drop of equipment, sales of reconditioned hardware in our thrift store, online, or to wholesalers, from the sale of scrap material, and also from grants.  See [[Financial Overview]] for more information on how we earn and spend money.
 ; We've applied for official Free Geek status. Where do I send additional information about my application? Where do I ask questions about my application?

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 ; Are there people that can explain how things are done at Free Geek in Portland?
-: Sure! Join the startups list and ask questions.
+: Sure! Join the startup email list and ask questions.
 ; How do we set up a corporation? How do we set up our bylaws? How do we apply for our 501(c)(3) with the IRS?
-: We can't help you 100%, but we can tell you what we did and provide our documents. Email the startups list to ask for this help.
+: We can't help you 100%, but we can tell you what we did and provide our documents. Email the startup email list to ask for this help.
 ; Can we use your 501(c)(3)?

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 == How to Answer Startup FAQs ==
-; Is there a Free Geek (like) orgnization in my area?
+; Is there a Free Geek (like) organization in my area?
 : Maybe. Check our [[Free Geek Startups]] page to see a list of organizations already in formation.