Questions

I built a small and cool java-base desktop application. I want to release it for free, and put an advertisement for getting profits out of it - Like EverNote doing on their Mac OS X App. I don't...

Adwords Advertising

asked Apr 13 '11 at 03:46

Arnon
13 points

I've came across a job post for a software engineer position at a recent startup. The responsibility included pretty much everything that involves programming. I would be an employee, and will not...

Jobs

asked Apr 17 '11 at 01:03

Russell
180 points

I'm looking for Virtual Assistance. However rather than an individual who can do low-level personal tasks like find a present for my wife, I'm looking for a full-service company that can do a wide...

Virtual Workforce Business

asked Apr 13 '11 at 08:42

Nicholas
106 points

We're just trying to startup a SaaS business, where the model is based around a subscription radio station. We've done the hard numbers and the licencing costs of just providing the music is 50% of...

Saas Viability

asked Apr 13 '11 at 12:24

Mark Underwood
116 points

What is the best way to allocate shares in a startup where half the potential founders are professors at an academic institution? In this situation the professors have developed the technology...

Equity

asked Apr 17 '11 at 03:41

Jay
123 points

I'm planning to have one good server computer (Intel Xeon processor) running some linux server distro handling all the files for my file hosting website. I can buy it plenty of space (I assume I...

Data Request UK Internet

asked Apr 13 '11 at 17:44

User9331
113 points

I am hoping this question will start a conversation on trust in e-commerce, in particular for e-tailers selling high value items where this is very important. By "trust" I am referring to: trust...

Ecommerce Trust Shopping Jewelry

asked Apr 13 '11 at 19:14

Nikolay Piryankov
683 points

For a small startup, I'd like to give options to members of an advisory board and one other person. However, one of my lawyer friends says to wait until after the first round of financing to give...

Stock Options

asked Apr 17 '11 at 04:29

User6492
1,747 points

I had a problem that required a database solution. I designed the concept of the database and over a 2 year period developed a crude system that worked. In trying to find help with the...

Equity Investment Shares

asked Apr 17 '11 at 11:43

Paul
11 points

A study by the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire has just released their study on 2010 Angel Investment. By definition this money went to start-ups. Buried in the...

Angel Social Entrepreneur

asked Apr 14 '11 at 00:26

Joseph Barisonzi
12,141 points

I'm about to finish writing an e-book that will introduce children to programming. I'm at the point where I'm thinking through the elements of launching a site and marketing the ebook. As I've...

Ebook Website Product Launch

asked Apr 17 '11 at 12:01

Javid Jamae
347 points

This is a non tech small business marketing question but hopefully you guys don't mind. If you do I guess it will be closed down. My wife has started a small cake business in London: Art of...

Marketing

asked Apr 17 '11 at 21:43

Rakkhi
123 points

Were are working on an online service that will sell both digital and physical goods in the U.S. Orders for physical goods will be fulfilled by U.S. based suppliers. I am American but based in...

LLC Location Apps

asked Apr 14 '11 at 03:57

Miguel Buckenmeyer
482 points

I have a business that publishes information and reviews about local businesses. We are registered as an LLC with two partners and no employees. One of our concerns is frivolous lawsuits from...

Insurance

asked Apr 17 '11 at 23:41

Nick C.
111 points

Currently, I have an s-corp and I am the only member of the entire corporation. However, I will soon be bringing on a partner on board. Now, say my company sells 10 products. When I bring my...

Business Model Partnerships

asked Apr 18 '11 at 00:34

Maq
197 points

I'm starting my first company (software for Reputation Management) and will be contracting 3 guys; 2 full-time paid and 1 who is doing work pro bono. As it happens in the early stages of companies,...

Incentives Stock Options

asked Apr 18 '11 at 00:55

Kamila
11 points

A few months back I got tired of doing portfolio tracking in a spreadsheet and sat down and made a site. I got a few friends and family to start using it as well for their portfolios but have been...

Marketing Advertising Open Source Free

asked Apr 2 '11 at 14:39

Gennadiy
313 points

Yesterday (at my first ever pitch!) I met someone who is an "Angel Investor / Consultant" ( yes I've not heard of that term either). Today I had another meeting with him and he's offered to help me...

Fees

asked Apr 8 '11 at 03:00

User9258
31 points

I currently work freelance as the sole software engineer for a small but promising startup company. I've been working with them for a several months, converting their "demo ware" software into...

Software Equity Shares

asked Apr 2 '11 at 18:47

Bomb Defused
227 points

I've been working on a startup plan, and, per the advice I've seen many times, haven't kept it a secret, but rather have talked to a lot of people about it, and gotten some good ideas and...

Ideas

asked Apr 8 '11 at 03:18

Michael C. O'connor
153 points