Questions

Suppose subcontractor A makes software for company B. Both are in the US. Company B would like to retain the rights to any code created for the project and all data will reside on databases...

Software Legal Legal Documents

asked May 1 '11 at 15:50

Antonio
131 points

Even though we are a startup and heavily leaning on result-only work environment model, I noticed it's really hard to do this correctly, we still do have core hours and so many similar stuff and so...

Management Productivity

asked May 1 '11 at 16:29

The Dictator
2,305 points

I'm running a dating site and I have 3 volunteers working on the administration (approving photos, profiles, removing stalkers, etc). The problem I'm having is that they are, as volunteers, very...

Management Time Management Human Resources

asked Apr 26 '11 at 20:54

Sherif Buzz
462 points

I have a relatively new business - I've recently been freelancing as a software engineer for 6 months, working from my own office for a couple of companies having contracted on site before for...

Contract Independent Contractor

asked Apr 26 '11 at 22:01

Bomb Defused
227 points

i'm with a startup looking to intensify online marketing. we want to sell a physical product over the web and are trying to figure out how to invest our time and money in online marketing. we've...

Marketing Ecommerce Planning

asked May 2 '11 at 01:50

B20000
126 points

I am looking at possibly moving my company to another office space. We will do open layout again, since it works for our culture (even CEO does not get a private office). My budget does not really...

Office Space

asked May 2 '11 at 04:09

Apollo Sinkevicius
3,323 points

I want to start a Advertising agency. I already have many of the requirements like a video and image editor (my friend), highly skilled software and electronic engineers (my brother), and an...

Launch Advertising

asked May 2 '11 at 04:13

Satya Narayana Padhy
6 points

Does anyone know of a comparable service to test a users skills to what they provide on elance? I like the ability to test various skills but I'm not sure if it preferable to have them set up an...

Hiring Management Testing

asked Apr 26 '11 at 23:53

Scott
468 points

I have an idea for productivity software that would be very beneficial to my current company (and to me in my current role). My current role involves no software development at all (I'm working for...

Sales Software Licensing

asked Apr 27 '11 at 00:22

Jetti
289 points

I am launching a travel startup for flight, bus, hotel, car and bicycle bookings. I am focusing on the consumer market. A key marketing point is that a small amount of each flight ticket is donated...

Marketing Travel

asked May 2 '11 at 15:08

User10158
11 points

Newly minted business owner with a tech background, and looking to the business folks to give some insight as to what's in a title? Our company is small, just my wife and myself for now. Our...

Co-Founder

asked Apr 27 '11 at 02:12

Aj.
212 points

I have started a small software firm. Of course we need some funding. That's where I heard about angel investors. I would like know about angel investors and how start-ups normally work with them....

Angel Investment Investors

asked Apr 27 '11 at 02:38

Fayaz
36 points

When getting funding from family and friends, are term sheets necessary? The family member I've approached is more interested in becoming an investor, rather than owning convertible debt. Every...

Equity Investing Family Capital

asked May 3 '11 at 00:05

Shaun
71 points

Planning is important An orthodoxy has developed that a business plan is a critical component of a business. There are lots of business plan contests. Business planning software. There seems to be...

Business Plan

asked Apr 27 '11 at 05:31

Joseph Barisonzi
12,141 points

There are many great products and projects going on everywhere. Even if they aren't great - it doesn't matter. People are realizing their ideas and doing what they love. So, where are people...

Getting Started Ideas Side Projects

asked Apr 18 '11 at 03:42

B?????
118 points

In the not so distant future, I will be launching a site that is mostly for businesses and is largely Software as a Service. I am wondering what you think about the pros and cons of having a pretty...

Marketing Sales Saas Web App

asked Apr 22 '11 at 11:02

User9886
21 points

I am working on a widget that shows a story of a hike on a google map. What I am wondering is - other than asking people one by one, how do I get outdoor bloggers to use my widget on their...

Website SEO

asked Apr 18 '11 at 05:35

Genadinik
1,821 points

I am an MBA that has worked at several startups/technology companies. What are the best resources in LA/NY to connect with like-minded technical people and explore opportunities? Thanks!

Entrepreneurs Technical Business

asked Apr 18 '11 at 06:48

Am7
16 points

I'm curious about filing fees and annual taxes in the various states. Is there anywhere that breaks this information down in a clear easy to understand format?

LLC Incorporation

asked Apr 22 '11 at 13:13

Abe Miessler
264 points

Having just been recently laid off, I would like to give some attention to an idea that's been incubating in my mind for a while for an information-based product. This is similar to the model of...

Ideas Planning Recommendations Market Research

asked Apr 22 '11 at 13:40

Ashes999
128 points