Questions

What were the details of the IP licensing agreement between Google and Stanford for PageRank? For example, what PERCENTAGE equity and royalty rate did Google give to Stanford? Were there...

Legal Intellectual Property Licensing

asked Sep 13 '12 at 07:53

Cklin
21 points

I was able to purchase a new office and do all infrastructure for my new practice using my own financial funds without taking a loan. Now I am planning to buy a new house. However, I don't have...

Legal

asked Sep 13 '12 at 07:07

Willy Marrecau
6 points

I am going to start a business of software development. But before that I am having some questions. There are two possibilities: 1- I gain experience developing softwares (especially programming...

Getting Started

asked Sep 12 '12 at 23:11

Gpuguy
102 points

I have created a social media website - it's a place for men who have questions about relationships. The main goal is to make users proud of their own achievements. For example, your son has...

Social Network Promotion

asked Sep 12 '12 at 20:23

Bakotiinii
6 points

We are in the process of setting up a board structure for our startup. Everybody on the board will have their own veto rights on important matters, such as capital injection, spending limits,...

Board Management Incorporation Investors Shares

asked Sep 12 '12 at 19:27

Jaxons
16 points

We are nearing the launch of our website which is a wholesale marketplace and network, which hosts transactions between Buyers and Sellers. We are deciding between two offers for a period of free...

Pricing Subscriptions Website Free

asked Sep 12 '12 at 10:22

Doug C
16 points

I work at a small company that writes cloud based medical software, I often get asked if we are HIPAA compliant. To the best of my knowledge we are but I am unsure whether or not a certification or...

Legal Documents

asked Sep 12 '12 at 08:50

Todd B Fisher
163 points

How should they be paid; what is an average fee for a professional...non professional? I really don't know how much time or useful info they will provide so is giving them a percentage of...

Advisors Contract Website Consultants

asked Sep 12 '12 at 01:32

Jimmy
71 points

I have the option of using remote staff individually at a cheaper rate, however I am considering using a local company that has a team because I can sit down with them and explain what I need on an...

Website Design

asked Sep 12 '12 at 01:23

Jimmy
71 points

I'm starting a niche social networking site so far by myself. It's my idea, and these are my contributions so far. Research and purchase domain names Brainstorm entire site concept, much of the...

Partnership

asked Sep 11 '12 at 17:17

Jimmy
71 points

I am a software developer. I have a good idea and I'd like to create a startup. I am planning to invite one or two of my colleagues as co-founders. I am concerned about the relationships with my...

Getting Started Legal Website Intellectual Property

asked Sep 11 '12 at 07:32

Mel
68 points

I am a student who wants to start a small web design business with a few of my friends. Our clients will be local small businesses (e.g. family-run businesses). We're not expecting them to request...

Website SEO Web Dev

asked Sep 10 '12 at 04:16

Linksku
116 points

How strong / weak is owning a .com and / or other common domain extensions (.org, .net) as a means of protecting an international trademark? Assuming that the domain name does not infringe upon...

Trademark Domain

asked Sep 9 '12 at 20:58

Josh
11 points

I have multiple projects of different type and in different status, some of them are more like a business and some more like a hobby. In total there are 8. Some are started, other are launched...

Ideas Decision

asked Sep 9 '12 at 20:17

Alexandru Trandafir Catalin
157 points

Can a UK limited company grant options easily? What is the law regarding using equity with vesting plans to pay employees? For a startup equity is most likely the only way of aligning employees...

UK Limited

asked Sep 7 '12 at 01:32

User19571
1 point

I am seeking help in how to handle an underperforming partner / friend that is resigning from an early phase of a startup. Two friends and I began an equal partnership startup with the following...

Technology Negotiation Legal Apps Partnerships

asked Sep 6 '12 at 23:40

Daniel Moravec
36 points

When you consider the following: 20 USD monthly fee x 12 months = 240 USD per user / yr. So, 1,000 paying customers would be needed to attain 240,000 USD revenue At a conversion rate of 10% one...

Marketing Business Model Saas

asked Sep 6 '12 at 21:31

Jason
56 points

This is a real estate website where agents can advertise their properties. Two years ago we've started as a FREE service to gain customers and visits. Now after a lot of investment we need to start...

Payments Business Model Business Services

asked Sep 6 '12 at 20:38

Alexandru Trandafir Catalin
157 points

I am a software developer. I have a good idea and I'd like to create a startup. I am planning to invite one or two of my colleagues as co-founders. Problems: 1) Free time I realised it is very...

Getting Started Ideas Business

asked Sep 6 '12 at 07:42

Mel
68 points

I've been approach by a startup to join them. I'm currently making 80k USD as a developer, not knowing much about the startup world. What would you consider a reasonable offer from them? Knowing...

Salary Stock Options

asked Sep 6 '12 at 03:32

Pdiddy
108 points