Questions

I formed an LLC 18 months ago, in 2010. Nothing happened in 2010- it didn't issue equity; it didn't have any income; and it didn't have any expenses (other than formation expenses, which I paid...

LLC Tax

asked Mar 19 '12 at 06:55

User6492
1,747 points

I am one of 2 members of an LLC that I started. The LLC had no income in its first year-only a small loss. I'm reflecting my share of the loss, as on my K-1, on the my own tax return. If I file my...

LLC Tax

asked Mar 18 '12 at 23:59

User6492
1,747 points

I have been operating a small, part-time business for the better part of 4-5 years providing IT consulting, web hosting, and tech support. To top it off, I've been working on a business plan for...

Advisors Business Plan

asked Mar 18 '12 at 07:21

David W
128 points

Sorry for the long question, but I promise it's a good read as it includes a challenging topic on growing a bootstrapped business, which I imagine applies to many of you as well. I look forward to...

Business Model Saas Selling Business

asked Mar 18 '12 at 01:19

Novice18
18 points

I have been a startup advisor for a colleague of mine for several years. He is primed to go from incubatory stage to launch and has some excellent blue-chip customers lined up. He is having...

Board Insurance Titles

asked Mar 18 '12 at 00:40

Francesca
6 points

My name is Stephen. This is my first time at your site so I'll explain where I'm at with my product and hopefully I can get a little feedback on what you might think is the best "next step". 1.)...

Funding Registration

asked Mar 17 '12 at 23:07

Stephen
16 points

I have a startup with 2 co-founders (me and my partner). My partner is a programmer, whereas I am a half-programmer, half-designer, half-business guy. I have had exceptional experience with pair...

Getting Started Co-Founder Development

asked Mar 17 '12 at 17:41

Victor
593 points

I was offered a specific bonus amount on top my hourly rate if I could complete a project by a specific deadline. I met the requirements for the bonus. It's time to invoice and I'm wondering if I...

Incentives Invoice

asked Mar 17 '12 at 16:12

Dustin Davis
272 points

I've recently started a new business and hired a graphic designer to do the company logo. Loved the work, but when he asked me about using it on his portfolio, I did explain that he can only use...

Logo

asked Mar 17 '12 at 09:34

Ray
215 points

I want to write an iPhone app that provides a common ordering interface for a number of disparate sites that do not have an ordering API. To ensure I can rapidly adapt to any changes in each site's...

Credit Cards Iphone

asked Mar 17 '12 at 07:57

Ryan Michela
101 points

I'm looking to hire a experienced professional on a part-time contact basis to manage the online marketing of my smartphone app. Our focus will be social media. I've found many qualified people on...

Marketing Salary Social

asked Mar 17 '12 at 07:13

Barry Fruitman
119 points

Starting a home-based internet services company and need to get a business license. Is the address I list to obtain my license {in this case my home address} made available to the public?

LLC Business Permit

asked Mar 17 '12 at 06:38

User16817
63 points

We're looking to enter a joint venture with another entity in order to collaborate on a large IT based project. The agreement is that the other entity will provide most of the human resources,...

Business Model Compensation Joint Venture

asked Mar 17 '12 at 00:56

James
6 points

we are a group of contractors and we have been working as senior developers for more than 15 years. We have worked in retailer, insurances and media agencies and we got a very strong back ground in...

Getting Started Software Developers

asked Mar 16 '12 at 19:32

Massimiliano Peluso
172 points

I am working on starting a Non profit startup in Boston MA, and looking for a lawyer to talk to about the incorporation filing proces. Google searches return overwhelming amounts of results, and my...

Legal

asked Mar 16 '12 at 06:58

Geoff Matheson
1 point

I am working on a project that will make use a series of educational videos shot in the '80's. While reviewing one of the videos I came across a copyright notice that lists two copyright holders....

Copyright

asked Mar 16 '12 at 06:29

Martin's
121 points

I am a student in USA. And I have an idea for a startup. I have people with me (US Citizens) who are willing to help me establishing this company.So i am wondering now what do i need to do...

Foreign Company USA

asked Mar 16 '12 at 01:39

Jeet Robert
6 points

I'm a US citizen living abroad. I already have a C corporation (Delaware) for which the initial paperwork (Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, etc.) have been done. I also have an EIN for the...

Bank Account

asked Mar 16 '12 at 01:15

Patrick Kenny
277 points

I have a great idea for a company name, but it requires the semicolon character ; in order to work. Do you think it would be possible to have a semicolon in the company name? I know...

Company Branding Trademark Name

asked Mar 16 '12 at 01:07

Eero Heikkinen
118 points

I've been working for large private software company (the last round of investment was very, very large) and my offer letter told me I would receive X number of options as long as the board...

Legal Ethics Stock Options

asked Mar 16 '12 at 00:54

Rox0r
125 points