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Partner with a friend who is non technical

Is it a good idea to get a friend on board who I trust and I know who can work hard but not very technical himself? He has got some good sales skills (not necessarily internet related). I am on...

asked Feb 21 '13 at 01:20
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User25018
109 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.39K Views
Contract employee and IP in a not so related business

If I create an application for a client and I am employed as a contactor to the client by a contracting firm in a different capacity, who owns the copyright?

asked Feb 21 '13 at 02:32
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Victor Clough
6 points

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Importance of a balance sheet in startup business plans?

I'm building a business and financial plan for a new startup. A financial advisor mentioned to me that a balance sheet for a startup is not mandatory as (in his words): "it is more important from...

asked Mar 4 '13 at 21:38
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Josh
11 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.54K Views
Initial Result of Customer Development

Hope all is well. I just conducted a round of feedback interviews with 20 people(mostly students) about my startup. The results are 50% saying its a great idea and other 50% think its not worth it....

asked Feb 21 '13 at 02:43
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Trana
24 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.02K Views
When is it right to split websites to sub-websites?

I'm wondering. My question is a bit odd - StackExchange Vs. Amazon. StackExchange is a mega website that revolves around Q&A. For some reason they chose to make a separate website for each...

asked Feb 21 '13 at 03:24
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And Py
15 points

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New Design company- do I include old freelance work as part of portfolio

I am starting a design studio after doing freelance and employed work for a number of years. When pitching to new clients on behalf of the new studio, is in acceptable to refer to my old work, and...

asked Feb 21 '13 at 06:52
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Andrew Welch
167 points

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Help with SaaS and bookkeeping

I am going to start a company for a simple online service which should sell digital goods to customers. Since I am new in running business world there are few things I need to learn. I've tried to...

asked Mar 5 '13 at 09:43
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Ivan Von Turkovich
21 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.09K Views
Micromanaging partner

We are a start-up working on a few projects and trying to build some strategic products alongside. This is a 3 member partnership setup with a development team of about 15 people. One person, let's...

asked Mar 5 '13 at 13:28
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Muthu
159 points

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3 Answers
4.69K Views
What is the title of someone that produces website content from technical documents?

I am willing to hire a person who will take our technical documents (internal) and produce the content for our website, that is, describe the product in a clear way. What title shall I use, if I...

asked Feb 21 '13 at 15:03
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Tzury Bar Yochay
113 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
2.72K Views
Question regarding contracts for unpaid work

we're starting a website that caters to a certain demography - and need some illustrations done. We have a few folks interested in contributing the illustrations for free - but we want to be safe...

asked Feb 22 '13 at 05:18
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Ram
21 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.21K Views
Private Label eStore clothes or wedding

I want to have a private label estore, selling clothes, preferably wedding dresses. The clothes do not need to be white labeled. The clothes can have brands etc. I'm looking for the estore that is...

asked Feb 22 '13 at 14:16
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Martin Ivanovich
6 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.25K Views
what is a good call to action on postcard marketing

Our company has a platform and managed service for SME that allows them to communicate with customers on (social media, SMS email) create an online presence (with reviews, deal and events pages)...

asked Feb 13 '13 at 10:11
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Adonis
56 points

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2.39K Views
How much equity should these founders have?

Me and my 3 partners are in the early stages of a gaming start up company. We are now looking to split the initial equity in the company because we are not all on equal terms. Person#1 is an...

asked Feb 13 '13 at 13:30
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David Menard
101 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.04K Views
Conflict of interest

Scenario: We are a partnership of 3 people who work for the same employer. We have identified a potential gap in our employers business and intend to propose a project and develop the solution (for...

asked Feb 13 '13 at 18:38
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S Eldi
8 points

5 Votes
4 Answers
3.4K Views
When is the optimum time to launch a landing page?

I've seen a gap in a niche for a SaaS product that I know that there will be a demand for. I'm currently working on developing my MVP to launch as soon as possible and am wondering when the best...

asked Feb 13 '13 at 22:20
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Anonymous
557 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.27K Views
Protecting oneself from a Technology Assignment Agreement

I am an independent developer (non-employee) who is coding a product for a startup. I have other sub-contracting agreements with other clients. The 'Technology Assignment Agreement' that the...

asked Feb 14 '13 at 01:13
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User24004
8 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.04K Views
Determining Royalty Rate and Length on High-Tech Products

I was wondering if someone can give me methodologies, strategies, and references for answering this question, as I have to develop a revenue model.

asked Feb 13 '13 at 03:46
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Parseltongue
120 points

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4 Answers
3.27K Views
How to fire my Partner

I started a company in August of 2012 signing up 25 customers as a separate part of a corporation I have had since 2010 and brought in a partner in September. The partner did not put in any money...

asked Feb 14 '13 at 04:17
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User24008
19 points

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Do I have to have a company in order to hire school intern in CA?

I am self employed and have set up a company. I want to hire an intern do websites for my business and for my family. I am afraid of a lot of tax issue if I officially hire an intern. Since the...

asked Feb 14 '13 at 06:55
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Marco
130 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
3.42K Views
How to manage developers who are inconsistent (i.e., very hot and cold)

I have worked with several developers who are very "hot and cold" in terms of their motivation. Sometimes they will slack off for weeks on a project and make zero progress, and other times they go...

asked Feb 14 '13 at 09:41
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Contrazoom
186 points