Questions

Inspired by Vivek Wadhwa's post on TechCrunch, I've spend the last 12 hours researching Chile and thinking about moving to Santiago. Chile is really appealing to me right now. One thing I could...

Location

asked May 4 '10 at 15:48

Amy B
131 points

Can anyone explain to me what a disruptive strategy is for a start up company in software. Apparently launching a disruptive strategy gives a start up a higher chance of success according to...

Software

asked May 13 '10 at 03:25

Stacey
484 points

Blue Ocean Strategy is a business methodology that says: instead of competing in a market with existing competitors (red oceans), why not create your own market (blue ocean) and dominate it? Here...

Strategy Business

asked May 13 '10 at 03:44

Mark Bao
604 points

I would like to get advice from others on what steps I should take before starting an LLC. I want to offer software development services through my company, and just want some pointers on things I...

Software LLC Legal Business Model

asked Apr 26 '10 at 10:44

Thomas
116 points

I am starting an internet service business, which I have registered the LLC in Wyoming. Although I reside in Illinois, I travel all the time for work and would like to maintain my Wyoming corporate...

LLC Bank

asked May 4 '10 at 20:17

User3328
6 points

We are in early startup phase. One founder has a big majority stake and we are co-founders with small 5 minority stake. We have good relations and we are happy with the stakes, but we would like to...

Contract Legal Founders Agreements

asked May 4 '10 at 23:59

Waldec
11 points

I am a start up and need to sell myself to a company have any advice?

Sales

asked May 13 '10 at 05:18

Stacey
484 points

Could freemium be a good model of earning profit from user generated content services? Let's take same hard example - www.trapster.com. It's a mobile phone application for exchanging information...

Business Model Social Network Freemium Free

asked Apr 26 '10 at 19:05

Pawel A
191 points

I am interested to register an LLC in Wyoming, but I currently do not have a US address. Is this possible? Do I also need a registered agent to register my LLC in Wyoming? Based on your experience,...

LLC

asked May 13 '10 at 07:58

Jpartogi
1,342 points

Let's assume a startup and a VC agree to $X of funding in a Series A. What typically is the process (the mechanics) around transfer of funds from the VC to the startup? (A) Do the funds typically...

Funding Venture Capital Terms And Conditions

asked May 5 '10 at 09:26

Howie
148 points

I have a client that has a .NET saas. We're looking for a reliable Windows/.NET host with Sql Server 2008 host that has good support. The gotcha is it also needs to support php and mysql for a...

Recommendations Hosting

asked May 5 '10 at 22:09

Corey Maass
201 points

After doing a bit of research into sponsoring foreign workers from a UK based company, I came across something interesting; according to the UK Border Association, a small business must have...

Incorporation Insurance UK Micro Startup

asked May 13 '10 at 19:50

Nbeecroft
515 points

I'm curious if any of you calculate 'loaded' labor costs for use in ROI calculations, and what multiplier you use vs the salary. The 'loaded labor' cost attempts to reflect the true cost of a...

Marketing ROI Products

asked Apr 27 '10 at 01:28

Corry
111 points

I get the trend is towards social media to meet potential prospects but for high tech companies selling to mid sized organizations do you think cold calling doesn't work anymore?

Sales

asked Apr 27 '10 at 05:15

Stacey
484 points

I'd like to use an algorithm that has been published. It's not a must have for me, but would be convenient. The creator might be difficult to contact, but that's obviously not a reason to do the...

Legal Patent Intellectual Property

asked May 6 '10 at 01:07

J Delage
277 points

I'm very curious about which option is better for the company's strategy view: A one general product for the three target groups, Or three different products for three target groups Or a product...

Marketing Strategy Distribution

asked Apr 27 '10 at 05:16

Kamil Rudnicki
8 points

Ok so our software is typically sold to a large company who can force their vendors to deliver information to them electronically. On the other hand our same software can cater to a company who...

Sales

asked Apr 27 '10 at 05:29

Stacey
484 points

I know that to find leads in my business start up you have to blog, create webinars, SEO, PR, social networking and just do good rich content that can be easily found. So with no budget to do the...

Marketing Interns Human Resources

asked Apr 27 '10 at 06:32

Stacey
484 points

Has anyone hired a commercial cleaner in the past? If so, how did you choose the right cleaning company? What was important for you when looking for a commercial cleaner? Also, what where the...

Hiring

asked May 14 '10 at 02:46

Jed Regan
266 points

The small business I work for is looking into options for obtaining MSDN licensing and I was wondering if anyone with personal experience could briefly summarize the steps and requirements in...

Partner Business Model

asked Apr 27 '10 at 13:15

Nathan Taylor
111 points