Questions

I have been working on a project for a little over a year. This project was my partners idea, and we agreed to a percentage of the stake when it gets done. (he gets the majority) Originally, the...

Partnerships Project Conflict Of Interest

asked Jan 29 '12 at 01:21

Vigrond
130 points

I run a business by myself as an HTML/CSS designer. I also do the graphics, the back-end, and customize scripts to fit my clients needs. I also have to draft contracts, keep track of accounts...

Partner

asked Jan 29 '12 at 07:29

Marc
1 point

My question is a bit different, actually. I am a 18 years old who owns a single member llc since last july. The llc had been not making a penny but loosing money for the last months and I expect...

Tax

asked Jan 29 '12 at 08:29

Henry
1 point

What exactly is a legal entity? I am trying to form a sole-proprietorship company in the state of California. Is this considered a legal entity? How can I set up the name for this company, other...

Definitions Legal Entity Name

asked Jan 29 '12 at 15:19

Crystal
51 points

I'm making a prelaunch page for my start-up. I have my page designed, but now I need an affordable or maybe even free way to email all the subscribers who input their email to receive...

Product Launch Email Marketing Landing Page

asked Jan 29 '12 at 21:42

User744319
94 points

I have an idea for a software product. But I'm not technically strong in the theory of Algorithms, Databases and stuff. i.e. I can manage to write code that works, but I don't know if it would...

Software

asked Jan 30 '12 at 00:39

User14058
30 points

It’s your premier product/service launch, and a colleague (not a VC) invests money/time in it—do they get to put their company’s name on it too? Whereas I think it might make sense when it’s an...

Branding

asked Jan 30 '12 at 08:26

Hugh Guiney
125 points

I am looking at developing a website sort of like ones that NY-area commuter railroads have, showing train departure times and tracks. One major transit hub near me has no central location for this...

Development Revenue Intellectual Property

asked Jan 30 '12 at 10:19

User6492
1,747 points

I have been asked by a friend to help him talk to investors about a business idea he has and to help him get funded. I asked him what would I get out of the deal and he offered interest in the...

Legal

asked Jan 30 '12 at 12:43

Malkirith
11 points

I can't seem to find any exact language on using a company's copyrighted logos on a website. I am going to make a website for a business who distributes products related to a large soda company....

Legal Website Copyright

asked Jan 30 '12 at 13:32

Russ H Walker
8 points

I am working on launching an online product site and registering it as an LLC in Delaware. I am a non-US resident and will get the company registered through LegalZoom.com or Incorporate.com. It...

LLC Entrepreneurs Tax

asked Jan 30 '12 at 19:48

Ali
179 points

As a single owner of an LLC, are you required to pay taxes on the LLC's profit or revenue?

LLC Tax USA

asked Jan 31 '12 at 00:10

Ali
179 points

I've tried outsourcing software development (I'm a developer but don't have time to do all that I need to). Some issues I've had: Poor Unit Testing skills : the developer does not test the units...

Outsourcing

asked Jan 31 '12 at 00:54

Clay Nichols
737 points

Background I've been working on a video game for android devices (i.e. an app) for some months now, and I'm getting close to completing a solid, well polished product I'm lucky enough to have an...

Funding Finance Apps Loan

asked Jan 25 '12 at 11:32

James Coote
130 points

So let's take this as a scenario: I have shares in a company in Australia, The company decided to get into the US and do the same service but it'll target US customers. Will the new company have...

Shares Stocks

asked Jan 25 '12 at 13:00

Ryan
139 points

I am running a startup and I reached out to an industry publication that I read while I was working for my last employer (for advertising our product with them). I am interested in their email...

Marketing Advertising Email Email Marketing

asked Jan 25 '12 at 13:11

Ktr
53 points

I'm working to launch my product in the near future and some guys are asking if there will be a "free" version. I've read some opinions that discourage the freemium model because canibalizes sales...

Pricing Marketing Software Freemium

asked Jan 25 '12 at 14:00

Nestor Sanchez A
690 points

I want to start a company that is based in the US - since that's where my suppliers and biggest customer base will be. What concerns me are potential lawsuits. I will be selling nutraceutical...

Insurance Legal

asked Jan 31 '12 at 07:39

Jason.Ppdev
35 points

I'm trying to raise a startup with three other people. The idea is to have a first prototype of the product and then seek funding. So far we have collaborated informally, but now we will go into...

Funding

asked Jan 31 '12 at 08:15

Lightman
8 points

What are the best incorporation (and related) document resources? Are the YCombinator incorporation docs available? There are a number of 'model' or 'open source' documents for a startup's first...

Funding Incorporation Legal Documents Ycombinator

asked Jan 25 '12 at 15:50

Chris Busselle
36 points