Questions

Just got quoted 3k from our legal team to file for a trademark. They cited their search report was much more thorough than what we could do on our own. Anybody filed successful trademarks on their...

Legal Trademark

asked Jan 14 '12 at 08:47

Eric Littleton
107 points

I'm a non US citizen, member of a US Domestic LLC formed last year. The LLC pays taxes in the US, has both EIN and DUNS and has no employees yet. I would like to sponsor a non US citizen...

Visa Legal

asked Jan 14 '12 at 01:57

Tchitcho
18 points

I created a SaaS that became quite popular over the weekend. I had a steady stream of users sign up and many are actually still using it (lots of folks who signed up out of curiosity). Anyway, I...

Software LLC Saas Business

asked Jan 14 '12 at 01:54

Luckytaxi
177 points

We are a startup currently building a prototype version of a software with 20 developers within the websemantics field. We are developing a really innovative tool and have already received the...

Marketing Strategy Affiliate Partnerships

asked Jan 13 '12 at 23:28

Patrick
23 points

Under what circumstances might it make sense to employ a local admin assistant rather than a remote Virtual Assistant?

Outsourcing Employees Administration

asked Jan 13 '12 at 21:53

Ryan
1,365 points

Well, recently I had a chat with my current boss over my previous experience of getting booted out from a startup due to having different views from the 2 founders (they were very gd friends and...

Recruiting Partnerships

asked Jan 13 '12 at 09:37

Snowpolar
111 points

All the investment to my company now is my time and skill. But I do have to pay out of my own pocket for elance, cloud computing, etc. These, based on my understanding, would be counted as "loss"...

LLC Tax

asked Jan 13 '12 at 08:32

Tom
197 points

Anyone form an LLC in PA? I have a couple of questions. I plan on getting a UPS mail box. I'm looking to get a register agent so that I can separate my business from my home address. 1 - For bank...

LLC Bank

asked Jan 13 '12 at 07:37

Luckytaxi
177 points

A while back I outsourced the development of a .NET application via a freelancing site. I then marketed the software on a small scale to test its commercial viability. Sales were promising, and the...

Co-Founder Entrepreneurs

asked Jan 13 '12 at 04:22

Dan
11 points

I need a server that can handle a lot of traffic for my iPhone app. I am just a student, so affording a server in the thousands is rather not an option. How can I handle that ? Can I rent servers ?...

Startup Costs Server

asked Jan 13 '12 at 03:48

Martin
130 points

I am looking for examples of tasks that you have successfully delegated to others - be it either in house staff, virtual assistants or outsourcing.

Ideas Outsourcing Business Process

asked Jan 13 '12 at 02:33

Ryan
1,365 points

We are about to release a public beta for our website. I'm curious if it is safe to release to the general public without being incorporated? Do you see any downfalls of this move or should we wait...

Incorporation Release

asked Jan 12 '12 at 10:19

Gagan
150 points

I am planning to have an online business targeting South Korea. It seems that most Korean payment gateways only support Internet Explorer and Windows. It is severely limited for other browser and...

Ecommerce Payments Payment Gateway

asked Jan 12 '12 at 08:07

Ryan Rho
53 points

What happens when a user had a greater subscription plan but chooses to convert to a lesser one? Of course, the features should be locked/limited, but what happens for example in this...

Pricing Subscriptions Business Plan Web App

asked Jan 12 '12 at 06:33

Mihalis Bagos
106 points

These days, obtaining managed hosting is very easy. You can get a reliable managed dedicated server from a reputable host for just a couple hundred of dollars per month. Is it possible with the...

Hosting Server

asked Jan 12 '12 at 05:30

Sk24iam
344 points

My early stage startup is at the point where we need to form a corporate entity. I've read a lot on the web and here about the advantages and disadvantages of the LLC vs C-Corp (and the tax...

LLC Incorporation Liability Corporation

asked Jan 12 '12 at 02:27

Paul Cezanne
649 points

I have a plan for some software / services that I believe can generate some cash through advertisements, selling 'pro' versions of the application in their respective 'app stores' and through...

UK Tax

asked Jan 12 '12 at 02:22

Krslynx
118 points

My startup is at the stage where I'm considering forming an LLC, S-Corp or C-Corp. I've been reading a lot, on this site and others, about the various advantages and disadvantages of the 3 main...

Incorporation Salary S Corp

asked Jan 12 '12 at 02:14

Paul Cezanne
649 points

I am looking for a shared calendar which works via Outlook, iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Web browser which will allow separate coloured entries for each user each person must be able to see each...

Time Management Productivity

asked Jan 11 '12 at 22:56

Chris Dowdeswell
131 points

If a potential customer visit to a particular website, what are the things he will check, 1) What is the page rank of the website 2) what is the competency of the company 3) How much clients...

Software Ecommerce

asked Jan 11 '12 at 22:34

Denil
1 point