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Taxes on non US-resident LLC owner?

I am working on launching an online product site and registering it as an LLC in Delaware. I am a non-US resident and will get the company registered through LegalZoom.com or Incorporate.com. It...

asked Jan 30 '12 at 19:48
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Ali
179 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
3.51K Views
Use of copyrighted brand images On commercial website

I can't seem to find any exact language on using a company's copyrighted logos on a website. I am going to make a website for a business who distributes products related to a large soda company....

asked Jan 30 '12 at 13:32
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Russ H Walker
8 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.66K Views
If I am bringing money to a new idea (Not my money but an investors) and get an ownership stake is this legal?

I have been asked by a friend to help him talk to investors about a business idea he has and to help him get funded. I asked him what would I get out of the deal and he offered interest in the...

asked Jan 30 '12 at 12:43
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Malkirith
11 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.27K Views
Public transit app: possible revenues and IP issues?

I am looking at developing a website sort of like ones that NY-area commuter railroads have, showing train departure times and tracks. One major transit hub near me has no central location for this...

asked Jan 30 '12 at 10:19
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User6492
1,747 points

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2 Answers
2.06K Views
Does It Make Sense to Co-Brand When All or Most of the Brands Are Unknown?

It’s your premier product/service launch, and a colleague (not a VC) invests money/time in it—do they get to put their company’s name on it too? Whereas I think it might make sense when it’s an...

asked Jan 30 '12 at 08:26
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Hugh Guiney
125 points

3 Votes
6 Answers
2.92K Views
Should I go to the basics of software development/programming before starting up?

I have an idea for a software product. But I'm not technically strong in the theory of Algorithms, Databases and stuff. i.e. I can manage to write code that works, but I don't know if it would...

asked Jan 30 '12 at 00:39
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User14058
30 points

1 Votes
7 Answers
3.86K Views
Affordable email marketing for Prelaunch Page

I'm making a prelaunch page for my start-up. I have my page designed, but now I need an affordable or maybe even free way to email all the subscribers who input their email to receive...

asked Jan 29 '12 at 21:42
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User744319
94 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
7.47K Views
What is a legal entity, specifically in Apple's terms?

What exactly is a legal entity? I am trying to form a sole-proprietorship company in the state of California. Is this considered a legal entity? How can I set up the name for this company, other...

asked Jan 29 '12 at 15:19
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Crystal
51 points

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2 Answers
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tax question regards to a dependent with a llc

My question is a bit different, actually. I am a 18 years old who owns a single member llc since last july. The llc had been not making a penny but loosing money for the last months and I expect...

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asked Jan 29 '12 at 08:29
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Henry
1 point

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2 Answers
2.36K Views
I'm a designer, but need help. Where to find?

I run a business by myself as an HTML/CSS designer. I also do the graphics, the back-end, and customize scripts to fit my clients needs. I also have to draft contracts, keep track of accounts...

asked Jan 29 '12 at 07:29
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Marc
1 point

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.51K Views
When to ditch a partnership

I have been working on a project for a little over a year. This project was my partners idea, and we agreed to a percentage of the stake when it gets done. (he gets the majority) Originally, the...

asked Jan 29 '12 at 01:21
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Vigrond
130 points

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3 Answers
2.37K Views
Starting a startup with no real industry experience

Lets say you have just graduated from uni/college and you have a wonderful idea which you think you wanted to do. You know programming but you don't know the relevant skills to make it happen {...

asked Jan 28 '12 at 22:11
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Itsaboutcode
101 points

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3 Answers
1.92K Views
Pricing an online product

Upon what criteria should I price an online product? Since I am going to design an E-Commerce website like countryreports.org, I am not sure how to price the individual packs that I am going to...

asked Jan 28 '12 at 20:28
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Gn Sagar
1 point

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.1K Views
Is it legal or even common to require business partners to sign a prenup in the event they get married?

I'm considering starting a company with a few friends. Each of us are single guys. We're wondering, is it legal or common for a company to require other owners to sign a prenup in the event they...

asked Jan 28 '12 at 13:58
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Dave
124 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
2.72K Views
How to find salespeople for a startup?

I have bootstrapped a startup and am at the stage where I need salespeople who can go out and acquire some customers. Online marketing doesn't seem to be helping since my startup is a B2B focusing...

asked Jan 28 '12 at 09:02
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User15995
42 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.35K Views
A "competitive edge" for an offshore development company?

I am an American with (a bit of) a marketing background, though currently I live in Minsk, Belarus. I recently met the CEO of a very tiny Software Development start-up, and we developed a friendly...

asked Jan 28 '12 at 03:56
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Davey Boy
55 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
4.92K Views
A startup should be commited with support 24/7? How much to charge?

At our startup we have a software on premise business. We offer a system, for about 20k. The client needs support for the system for 3 years, that includes to fix it if it fails no matter how many...

asked Jan 28 '12 at 03:23
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Ricardo Polo
111 points

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2 Answers
2.11K Views
commission on interest of cash deposits of foreign investors

I live in a country, Australia, where I can get upwards of 5% interest per annum on cash deposits held in a bank account. Having parents-in-law who live in a country, Japan, that offers about 0.02%...

asked Jan 27 '12 at 23:21
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Angus
5 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
1.7K Views
Mother company in the US or in Europe

My question concerns a new business: I belong to a team or software developers. Up until now, we've each done our "own thing", as self-employed workers. Altogether, our business takes place in the...

asked Jan 27 '12 at 22:03
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Chu
21 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.31K Views
clarification on shareholders rights in decision to protect against hostile takeover

I would like to have a clarification over this case: http://www.genomeweb.com/illumina-creates-poison-pill-response-roche-bid Does this mean that if anybody buys shares today, they will be able to...

asked Jan 27 '12 at 20:33
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