Questions

I have read numerous posts and articles on this topic and it is clear there are several schools of thought that involve many shades of grey. I have come to a conclusion but am seeking affirmation...

Technology Intellectual Property

asked Feb 12 '12 at 08:36

Tony Cimaglia
6 points

What happens when you start a company using Joel's Totally Fair Method to Divide Up The Ownership of Any Startup with two technical founders whose roles change over time? Imagine the case where...

Software Partner Equity

asked Feb 12 '12 at 04:15

Gili
178 points

I am considering to offer a referral fee to a certain category of business consultants to help drum up business. The fee would be part of a "relationship package" along with an opportunity to write...

Marketing Business Referrals

asked Feb 11 '12 at 16:03

Sergei Veinberg
429 points

I'm looking for a suitable startup name. The purpose of the startup will be to close the gap between people and technology. Any suggestion will be appreciated.

Identity

asked Feb 11 '12 at 10:06

Gugulethun
97 points

Before I registered a limited company, I had bought a few domains containing the name of the company. Can I rent out the domains to my company? Is this legal? I don't want to sell the domains as in...

UK Domain Ltd

asked Feb 11 '12 at 08:49

Lukeshek
452 points

Has anyone had any experience using UK startup GoCardless for only payment processing? Get paid directly from your customers’ bank accounts. No merchant account. No credit card fees. No hassle. ...

Ecommerce UK Merchant Account

asked Feb 11 '12 at 06:20

Space Beers
168 points

I'm seeing new startups use the "invite friends and earn cash" invite functionality. How can I manage my financial status with this process? Is it an investment in the short term or long term? Is...

Getting Started Marketing Internet Marketing

asked Feb 11 '12 at 05:25

Eberto
8 points

The CEO of an early stage LLC plans to keep control of the company in the long term. To achieve this, he plans on keeping at least 51% of the equity. The company has 6 founders in total. While it...

Co-Founder LLC Equity

asked Feb 11 '12 at 04:31

Anon User
62 points

The CEO of a LLC early startup plans to assign non-dilutable equity to the founders. Each founder will take a small amount of equity, leaving a pool for future employees and investors. IMHO, what...

Co-Founder LLC Equity Dilution

asked Feb 11 '12 at 02:38

Anon User
62 points

A few days ago I registered a limited company in the UK. I use a registered office in England (which is my company agent's office), and myself live in Poland, and my Polish address is given as the...

Contract UK Ltd

asked Feb 11 '12 at 02:32

Lukeshek
452 points

A few years ago, I had an idea for a startup. I registered a domain name, Twitter account and formed an LLC but haven't done much since. I've just been emailed by an individual at Sedo asking if...

Selling Domain

asked Feb 11 '12 at 02:01

Chris
43 points

Or are they isolated, where developers keep to themselves and sales people keep to themselves? Is there a need for developers to even collaborate with sales or marketing people, for example? Im...

Getting Started Team

asked Feb 10 '12 at 22:00

I Scotts
152 points

Im asking this as im not sure whether it is better to have partners, who are good in more than one discipline (eg sales/marketing and development/programming), share their time across departments...

Co-Founder Partnerships

asked Feb 10 '12 at 21:48

I Scotts
152 points

I am currently an owner of a US based single member LLC in Delaware which is in the startup stage. I am a US citizen, for what it matters. Physically, I am living in Poland, which is part of the...

Outsourcing Accounting

asked Feb 10 '12 at 20:45

Ever Tabs
108 points

So here is the deal, I am not the founder but last few years actually have become a very key player. Initially we had agreement to fix issues and once they are done I get out. Now, of course they...

Equity

asked Feb 10 '12 at 11:57

Mmr
11 points

I'm building a web application for an academic community. I'm relying on advertisements as the revenue model for my business. My website is currently in its very initial stage so, how can I get the...

Marketing Strategy Advertising Website Internet

asked Feb 10 '12 at 07:19

Aditya
18 points

If we want to release our iPhone based (free) app to countries like Germany, France, Japan, Korea, Spain, Singapore, do we really need to translate them to local languages? Our app provides...

Application Iphone Localization

asked Feb 10 '12 at 07:11

Tom
197 points

I've learned English language on my own, and I'm sure that I'm making a lot of mistakes. Now I'm at the stage of hiring some freelancers, but I'm worried that my English will induce confusion in...

Contract Writing

asked Feb 10 '12 at 06:13

Dole Doug
141 points

I've asked a bank what they require in order to open a bank account for an llc, and the main thing was a "certificate of good standing". Since the "certificate of good standing" or even the...

LLC Legal Business Bank Account

asked Feb 10 '12 at 05:10

Startup1
90 points

I would like to know your thoughts about my question/problem. I care a lot about online presence and I want to brand myself this period for some auditions and interviews. My surname in my country...

Branding

asked Feb 10 '12 at 04:15

Nicholas
13 points