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3 Votes
1 Answers
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Beta Crowdfunding

We are launching our startup, and would like to crowdfund a beta. Since the service already exists, the users would donate, and get their accounts first before everyone else can sign up - with...

asked Nov 21 '13 at 01:18
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Erik Aigner
116 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
2.83K Views
Can CEO work from home?

I would like to know if a CEO can work from home. The question is weird, but I would just like to know the answer. When there were company board meetings, he needs to attend and that is OK. He...

asked Nov 21 '13 at 01:22
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Java Technical
152 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
2.51K Views
How do you recover from a disastrous introduction?

Through some networking, I met someone, John, who said he would introduce me to a friend of his for a prospective sale. I knew the person he was talking about and I really wanted to meet her and...

asked Nov 21 '13 at 01:48
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Ray023
198 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.86K Views
domain name registars and site renewals?

I'm starting a website and I'm planning to purchase the domain off GoDaddy. It asks me how long I want to purchase the site for. I can pick 1 year, 2 year and 5 year etc. At this point in time,...

asked Nov 21 '13 at 11:51
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Stickman
106 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.27K Views
A user is asking for a share of profit after suggesting a feature

I developed an app and after it's been 1.5 years on the stores, a user wrote an email with a suggestion for a feature. I replied that "yes, thanks for your suggestion, it's cool and I'll implement...

asked Nov 21 '13 at 17:07
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Iseeall
118 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
1.73K Views
Would you find this messaging interesting?

Upon reading/hearing this line: "Your Group Content in One Place, Organized" would it strike a cord of interest? We are currently in the works of developing a platform to effectively capture and...

asked Nov 21 '13 at 19:24
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Pen And Software
9 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3.13K Views
First-to-market principle in niche markets: Can competitors survive?

This is my first time on this part of SO. Go easy on me :) Say for example you know a company building a tool or app, but you discover that their way of doing it is flawed or in a more kinder way...

asked Nov 22 '13 at 06:00
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Joe
201 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.49K Views
I'm leaving a startup, am I responsible for money taken out of the business account?

I have been working on a startup for 5 months. The startup has some outside investment and money in the bank. My co-founder is CEO and never set up payroll. Instead, he had us taking money directly...

asked Nov 22 '13 at 09:16
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David P6
1 point

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2 Answers
5.26K Views
Tax consequences to transfer ownership of single member llc to wife upon death

I have a single member LLC in New Jersey. Upon my death, will my wife be taxed (and how much) if I assign my ownership interest to her as per an operating agreement?

asked Nov 22 '13 at 12:28
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Infi
1 point

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.95K Views
Projecting revenue from website

I am planning on starting a website(and app) similar to Wikipedia targeted towards specific issue. I want to put ads on the website to generate revenue. How do we project ad revenue? What are the...

asked Nov 23 '13 at 07:04
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User899893
24 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.27K Views
Can I publish my game in iTunes with a name different from that in my credit card?

I would like to purchase an iOS developer account from apple. My credit card name is: ABCD. And I am going to purchase the developer account with the same credit card as an Individual account(since...

asked Nov 24 '13 at 01:42
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Thampuran
13 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
3.67K Views
Is it is legal to work for personal use/in another company, while working in another private firm?

I'm working as an iOS application developer for the past 2 plus years. Now I would like to register my own developer account to iTunes for uploading my private apps. If I create an iOS...

asked Nov 24 '13 at 01:53
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Thampuran
13 points

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1 Answers
2.94K Views
What happens to intellectual property after incorporation?

If two people are working together on a project, and create things like logos, brands, etc, and then at a later point they incorporate the business, what happens to the intellectual...

asked Nov 24 '13 at 07:09
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Sherwin Flight
104 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
4.25K Views
How do you decide what salary to pay employees or partners when you first profit?

Suppose there is a situation like this: There are 3 people in a startup, the CEO, a partner, and an investor (very small angel). The investor does no work but has 7.5% equity and 7.5% net profit...

asked Nov 24 '13 at 09:06
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Goose
16 points

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3K Views
Revenue Models and advertising revenue

I am new to making/managing websites. Infact, I haven't even dipped my toe in yet. I have an idea with a potential client base in Millions(education related). The content is being provided by a...

asked Nov 25 '13 at 07:07
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Bernard
1 point

4 Votes
2 Answers
2.29K Views
interviewing a salesman for a startup

I'm starting a new venture and its already making money and I want to hire a salesman to replace me and allow me to do tech full time What should I look for in a software salesman? Which questions...

asked Nov 26 '13 at 10:23
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Nur Ne
186 points

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2 Answers
2.79K Views
Is using BrainTree in this manner PCI-compliant?

According to the instructions on BrainTree's website, in order to integrate their payment solution with my Python application, all I need to do is: Sign Up Server Side Integration Client Side...

asked Nov 26 '13 at 16:44
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Nathan Osman
103 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
3.28K Views
Is a non-compete agreement with a Delaware company enforceable when working in California

I work in California for a company that is based in Delaware. I am asked to sign a non-compete agreement that would prevent me from doing what I do today for 18 months after termination anywhere in...

asked Nov 27 '13 at 10:14
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Ray Sf
126 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
4.77K Views
Providing startup capital: liquidate rental property or take a personal loan?

A friend of mine is starting his own company based off my proof of concept and we have arrived at two alternatives for me to help him out financially in this endeavor in regards to rental property...

asked Nov 27 '13 at 10:25
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F1 Student In Us
141 points

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1 Answers
2.72K Views
Estimating ad revenue

How many page views should a website generate to achieve an ad revenue of $1M/year? The site is a general/global news site targeting all types of audience. I am aware that a precise answer can not...

asked Nov 27 '13 at 22:05
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Paul
140 points