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2 Votes
1 Answers
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Negotiating Equity with a twist

So here is the deal, I am not the founder but last few years actually have become a very key player. Initially we had agreement to fix issues and once they are done I get out. Now, of course they...

asked Feb 10 '12 at 11:57
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Mmr
11 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
2.4K Views
Advisablity of making multiple microsites

background. We are developing a product which can be repurposed to target many different industries. We have spoken to several marketing companies who have recommended creating a 1 or 2 page...

asked Feb 6 '12 at 12:46
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Robin Vessey
8,394 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
2.24K Views
Managing taxes, quarterly filings - what am I looking for?

I'm not sure what the name of the service or person(s) I'm looking for, so I'm asking here hoping I can find the right thing to search for, and maybe even some recommendations. We need someone we...

asked Feb 6 '12 at 19:08
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Chris Moschini
121 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.64K Views
How to simply estimate lifetime of a customer in early days of a startup

How do you estimate (simply) the lifetime of a customer in the early days of a SaaS startup? E.g. in the first, say 3 months, you will have a number of customers who have already left and a number...

asked Feb 6 '12 at 22:47
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Ryan
1,365 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
1.93K Views
Undisclosed equity: advantages and disadvantages

The CEO of a LLC early startup plans to distribute equity among the founders. Each founder will not know how much equity the other founder has. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of...

asked Feb 6 '12 at 23:14
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Anon User
62 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
2.75K Views
“I need to scale up”. What does that mean?

I was reading an interview, and the entrepreneur was asked if he had any funding for his startup. He answered with " I need to scale up first". What does he mean by this ?

asked Feb 7 '12 at 01:03
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Nikolai
125 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.51K Views
"Doing business as" registration – is it needed for an online only business?

Selling ad space on a website has no physical place of business except for the office, which might be the owner's home. Also, if registering a DBA would be needed, it would have to be all over the...

asked Feb 7 '12 at 02:46
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Startup1
90 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.14K Views
C Corp Investment Documents

What the appropriate documents needed for one to buy into a (Delaware) C Corp (private)? What are the documents that the Company needs to issue in order to confirm the investment?

asked Feb 7 '12 at 03:21
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Sfe
4 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.25K Views
How to share profit based on both effort and skill?

Suppose the following: You have a very small startup (a few people) with almost no startup capital You have a client or two and are making some money, but not enough to afford real salaries Each...

asked Feb 7 '12 at 03:41
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Daniel Gill
175 points

10 Votes
11 Answers
17K Views
How is it possible to make a profit off of iPhone apps?

Question: How is it possible to make a profit off of iPhone apps? I ran the math and I don't see how it's possible. What am I missing? What is a successful strategy? Background: Yesterday I...

asked Feb 7 '12 at 04:58
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User1106811
66 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.38K Views
Will a VC review a printed copy of my deck?

I am using PowerPoint to create our deck. I believe I can make use of a few advanced PowerPoint features (like animations) to provide a more robust presentation. However, if the VC reviews a...

asked Feb 7 '12 at 06:24
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Steve Jones
6 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.7K Views
LLC Tax Laws ::: Groupon Vouchers

TheCompany, LLC is a Groupon type service that offers local business discounts in the form of a redeemable voucher. I, TheCompany.com will offer a platform that businesses can make "Daily Deal"...

asked Feb 7 '12 at 08:07
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Dan Kanze
118 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.68K Views
How do you decide how much to pay yourselves, before investment, in a very small startup?

Say your startup: is made up of two or three people where the equity has already been split evenly, has some money coming in on a regular basis from a single project worked on by everyone, but...

asked Feb 7 '12 at 10:08
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Daniel Gill
175 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
7.75K Views
How does one pay back an investor?

I am starting a fashion retail business this year, and I need a total initial investment of $300,000. I don't know about financial issues regarding shares, equity and dividend. I'm currently...

asked Feb 7 '12 at 16:13
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Mimi
4 points

3 Votes
6 Answers
4.43K Views
Hiring a freelancer to build an app

I'm deciding to hire a freelancer to build an app from one of the following websites: GoFreelance, ODesk, Rent-a-coder, eLance. The thing is that I don't know how much my app will cost me. I have...

asked Feb 7 '12 at 23:10
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Dole Doug
141 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
3.41K Views
Can I use my personal bank account instead of a company account?

I've just registered a limited company in the UK. I wonder whether this is possible/legal to use your personal bank account until the company has its own account? I want to make online transactions...

asked Feb 8 '12 at 00:48
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Lukeshek
452 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.52K Views
Is there a difference between pitching as a social entrepreneur?

I know the difference between a social entrepreneur and an entrepreneur, however if those two pitch to someone for a deal, do they say something different? Specifically in my case I am a social...

asked Feb 8 '12 at 03:50
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Nikolai
125 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.13K Views
I can't seem to find this answer anywhere regarding LLC

I live in CT but I have office space in NH, where would I register for an LLC? I don't plan on moving there and have employees in NH, so what should I do?

asked Feb 8 '12 at 05:19
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Kas08016
6 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.52K Views
Require a contract of sale for a website

I'm selling a fully operating website and require a contract of sale for the UK. Can anyone recommend where I can find guidance or a template online?

asked Feb 8 '12 at 05:46
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Jacqueline Casey
6 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.62K Views
Registering a company in India with multiple activities

I am from Chennai, India. I'm planning to start a few different websites in sectors like recruitment, social networking, health care, IT solutions, matrimony, real estate, promotion of products,...

asked Feb 8 '12 at 07:01
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Radha
1 point