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How to go about getting a controlling vote on decision making?

I am starting a business with my partner. The company does marketing related services. Initially, it was assumed that the company is going to be 50/50 between the both of us. However, recently I...

asked Nov 16 '12 at 03:36
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James
11 points

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1 Answers
2.69K Views
What is 'Surplus of Revenue'?

What is the definition of 'surplus of revenue'? My textbook's explanation of revenue doesn't cover this. For some context, here is a question from my textbook: In the financial year 2008-2009,...

asked Nov 15 '12 at 23:04
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Jakee
3 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
1.61K Views
What about property that was solely owned prior to the partnership?

Thinking about dissolving a partnership - while the business idea is solid I have no doubt I can recreate the product, under another name, and be just as successful. However, one of the main...

asked Nov 15 '12 at 13:22
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Calais
51 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
1.78K Views
Selling my share of a 50/50 business

Final question - you may recognize my other two. My partner invested about $10K into this business and I've got 4000K hours, and I charge $100.00 per hour, invested in this business. I think...

asked Nov 15 '12 at 12:31
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Calais
51 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.09K Views
Equal partner is making demands that go back on our initial agreement in writing

I'll try to outline this quickly. Two equal, 50/50, partners - one is building/creating the product, running all operations, etc…the other is footing the bills and will be doing the sales. At the...

asked Nov 15 '12 at 12:14
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Calais
51 points

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4 Answers
2.59K Views
What kind of knowledge do you need to start a company?

Surely someone must have asked this before, but I couldn't find it, so here goes. I have a degree in computer science. I'm a software developer. But I love the idea of getting into business. But I...

asked Nov 15 '12 at 07:06
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Aerovistae
115 points

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2.54K Views
How to get started in the defense industry?

I've always been particularly intrigued by the defense industry in general amongst many other industries as I have a pretty strong entrepreneurial spirit since I was a kid, starting my first...

asked Nov 14 '12 at 16:05
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Goose
16 points

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3 Answers
2.62K Views
How to be competitive on freelance sites

I am a web designer/developer in the US and I am very interested in obtaining freelance work via the Internet. However, sites such as ODesk and Elance seem unfavorable to freelancers who need to...

asked Nov 14 '12 at 13:32
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Darren
103 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
2.29K Views
How much to charge for the initial analysis?

I just started my own consulting firm and was talking to a client who has a rather large project. After spending an hour, he then suggests we book another 2.5 hour long call to go through one of...

asked Nov 14 '12 at 12:36
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User21592
26 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
5.12K Views
Do I need a CMS or should I build from scratch?

I am working on my first web application, and can't figure out whether I should use a CMS like Joomla or Wordpress, or have the site built from scratch. For some background, the site will be sort...

asked Nov 14 '12 at 05:53
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Jdh
182 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.71K Views
Using Trademarked Sports Logos in my artwork

Can I display original artwork in an exhibit if it contains trademarked logos, colors, fonts? An example would be an original oil painting I have of two NFL players wearing trademarked team...

asked Nov 14 '12 at 05:35
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Rob
6 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.16K Views
Terms of agreement with a co-founder after split-up

I recently quit working with my co-founder. We had started a software business together and had agreed on a certain profit share. But shortly after the launch of the apps, we had to split because...

asked Nov 13 '12 at 23:57
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Brown And Friendly
43 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.65K Views
The European version of Yellow Pages?

What is the biggest business directory in Europe? For example, in North America, Yellow Pages is pretty much the biggest and most refined business directory. What about in Europe?

asked Nov 13 '12 at 10:04
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Jdh
182 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
4.23K Views
How to build personal credibility

Me and one of my fellow liked an idea. He said if I need investment for that start up, I will be happy to make. But that was more like a coffee table discussion which lasted for an hour. I think I...

asked Nov 13 '12 at 06:50
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Sourabh
288 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.25K Views
How do I market my app without being a jerk?

I created an app for a popular shopping cart. It is now listed in their app store and it gaining some traction, but not as much as I'd like. The idea for the app came from users asking for it so I...

asked Nov 13 '12 at 06:25
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Alex Markov
11 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.1K Views
How do I pull this team together again?

I'll try to keep this as brief as I can. Recently I have taken up a position within a big agency where I am responsible for an 'innovation cell'. People can voluntarily join this cell and they get...

asked Nov 12 '12 at 21:46
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Maikel
18 points

5 Votes
3 Answers
4.49K Views
Lean Startup Landing Page Test: How do I measure success?

I've set up a landing page for a startup idea as per the instructions here. In other words I have already done the following: I've set up a basic landing page quickly explaining my idea I've...

asked Nov 12 '12 at 00:56
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Nick Budden
129 points

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2 Answers
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File Income Tax on Founder's Stock

Do I need to file an income tax return (as I just co-founded a company and filed the 83(b) election on the stocks I was issued ). I do not have any other monetary income. I do not plan of managing...

asked Nov 11 '12 at 06:44
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Kgrover
106 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.43K Views
How helpful is a blog for social ecommerce website

I see many websites having their own blogs. The blogs feature mainly the event news and some product information. After reading few of the articles and answers on this site, I see that blogs add to...

asked Nov 11 '12 at 00:11
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Pankaj Upadhyay
156 points

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1 Answers
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What is the name of this legal document?

I need to get a legal document to sign with our clients. But I'm not sure of the name, which makes it even harder to look for this. We are in the following situation. We have developed a system...

asked Nov 10 '12 at 13:44
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User21544
1 point