Questions

Is it a good idea to create a service for reviewing and managing performance appraisals targeted for small businesses? I understand that the service may add more value if I couple it with other HR...

Human Resources

asked Aug 25 '11 at 21:32

User2306
232 points

I need some advice on how to handle the current situation with my co-founder. I am not happy working with him, we haven't signed any contracts or agreements, and he has put in a lot of hours over...

Co-Founder Equity Partnership Compensation

asked Aug 19 '11 at 00:18

Yes
128 points

What is the usual procedure for importing components from a manufacturer in China and the usual method of payment? I am starting a electronic kit business for which I need some DC motors with a...

Purchasing

asked Aug 19 '11 at 01:19

Dave Mech Guru
118 points

My partner and I are having a dispute. I wanted to know who owns the code in a company with one technical cofounder (me) who has written the entire code. I was the one who came up the idea and...

Co-Founder Copyright Intellectual Property

asked Aug 19 '11 at 03:03

Kap
6 points

How would you compare a telecommuting (overseas) job at a startup (when everything at the startup be it the work, the environment, the people, etc looks exciting enough) with another job at the...

Development Jobs Growth Overseas

asked Aug 19 '11 at 03:19

Atul Goyal
496 points

I have been a 1099 consultant/contractor for the past 5 years. As a contractor I always buy my own health insurance and I deduct these premiums as part of my annual business expenses each year at...

Health Insurance

asked Aug 26 '11 at 00:20

Matt
106 points

My question is regarded to a startup's equity sharing. Basically, the Startup will be very demanding in terms of operation and we are 4 partners, but 1 partner will be out of the country studying...

Equity

asked Aug 26 '11 at 05:39

Tiago Neves
16 points

I've been working up to a full launch and found a competitor emerging. I'm making the liquid used in electronic cigarettes, which contains nicotine along with flavoring and components thought to be...

Competition Product Launch

asked Aug 26 '11 at 05:54

Praxeologist
43 points

How much equity should VC get for $400K in startup funds? And what's the best way to figure this out if I adjust my capital requirements?

Equity Venture Capital Entrepreneurs

asked Aug 19 '11 at 06:09

John
6 points

If you are a simple sole proprietor with a DBA, do you need (by law) to have a separate bank account? I know life is easier if you have a separate bank account, but I am wondering about the...

USA Bank Account

asked Aug 26 '11 at 06:03

Kevin Soviero
180 points

I am in the UK and am in the process of setting up a SaaS product which people will be able to purchase online by monthly subscription. I have been researching the VAT rules for supply of...

Tax Saas Offshore

asked Aug 19 '11 at 08:00

Chris Roberts
1,352 points

My marketing team and I are working with a new local online newspaper to build a SEO campaign as well as a recruiting campaign to bring in writers. We are pretty well versed on SEO, but I was...

Community Blogging Content

asked Aug 26 '11 at 08:55

Aac
85 points

I am in a start up with very limited financial liquidity (less than $10,000) I reached a stage where my online store is taking shape, I have a stock of product now and enough to start a sales...

Getting Started Sales Advertising Consulting Budget

asked Aug 26 '11 at 12:11

Ramzi
21 points

I've been working for a company as a contractor for several months. While working for this company, I created some seriously sensitive IP. This is IP that is nigh on patentable. My employment with...

Software Employees Copyright Intellectual Property NDA

asked Aug 26 '11 at 21:13

John
11 points

I am a start up, with no office. fairly new to Canada with no financial records. No website (only Domain name). Working from a rented room. I registered my company. Imported a small stock that is...

Startup Costs Business Model Business Plan Financial Budget

asked Aug 19 '11 at 13:23

Ramzi
26 points

I would like to start a ecommerce website in India, could you please help me with the legal requirements and any guidance for this. My intent is to sell merchandise through internet. Do I need to...

India Ecommerce Legal

asked Aug 27 '11 at 00:29

Raga
4 points

I'll be starting a "startup" that will require me to see existing code, propritary data, etc. I'm sure that most of my potential clients will not already have an NDA for me to sign so I want to be...

Contract Agreements

asked Aug 27 '11 at 02:21

Dustin Davis
272 points

I am a new entrepreneur seeking investors. I need $4 million in capital to start my company. Investors came forward to help me with my required capital, but they are asking for 50% of lifetime...

Investment Shares

asked Aug 19 '11 at 18:42

Karz
126 points

What's this business model called in which links are provided to online sellers of a particular thing like Google books provides links to amazon,etc. ? PS: If possible please also add link(s)...

Business Model

asked Aug 27 '11 at 06:22

Atul Goyal
496 points

We are very early stage startup with protoype in the works. We need and advisor on raising financing, and marketing. Just wondering how do you go about finding someone and then ask them to be your...

Advisors Ecommerce

asked Aug 27 '11 at 06:45

Gagan
150 points