Questions

I'm planning to start few different websites and smartphone apps. I want to be able to accept payments for each. I don't want the overhead of creating different companies for each one but I want...

Corporate Structure

asked Sep 5 '11 at 07:25

Dan
11 points

There are so many free and low-cost options to backup desktop files on the cloud (Moxy, CrashPlan, SpiderOak, etc.). Doesn't seem like any of these support servers (e.g. remote monitors). Anyone...

Backup Online

asked Sep 5 '11 at 06:52

Tim8691
17 points

I am owner of a small start up web+mobile development company. We are 2 full time programmers (including myself) and 4 part time programmers. I asked my team a question: Do you think it's important...

Culture Non Profit Employees Relationships

asked Sep 4 '11 at 14:07

John
170 points

I am looking into starting a new business for photography and wanted to see if theres a clearly defined list if things I can write off for it. I'm assuming I won't make any money for a while either...

Tax Photography

asked Sep 4 '11 at 04:09

Benny
121 points

Having read so much on how equity has to be split, i am still confused and am unable to come to any conclusion. I Would highly appreciate if you could fill in the gap as its making life difficult....

Equity Salary Profit Sharing

asked Sep 3 '11 at 20:24

User13119
1 point

I'm looking to start a website which will link to online streams. I have a few questions: Would I be liable for people linking to illegal streams from my website (my website will only link to...

Legal Website

asked Sep 3 '11 at 19:06

Muffinbubble
115 points

I'm just curious, what the business model is for providing these data mining services for free to everyone? http://www.google.com/trends http://www.google.com/trends/correlate/

Business Model

asked Sep 3 '11 at 13:03

Siamii
195 points

I am starting a business from my home, and will operate it as a sole proprietor. What do I need before I can begin? The business itself is a computer consulting firm meant to help small-medium...

Legal Tax

asked Sep 3 '11 at 11:19

Kevin Soviero
180 points

I am considering joining a startup as employee #2. I expect to receive some equity (either stock or options). Is there any way in which I can protect myself against the founders simply issuing...

Equity Compensation Stock Options

asked Sep 3 '11 at 03:57

Abtin Forouzandeh
121 points

I currently run two 3rd-party poker related SaaS and will soon launch another. Both products are very specialized and niche but there is a large demand for both products within the community. My...

Marketing Jobs Niche

asked Sep 3 '11 at 01:47

Nextgenneo
327 points

I've been trying to get involved, get my name out there, and network with fellow local entrepreneurs in my area. I am a 22 year old developer/designer, student and entrepreneur at heart. From what...

Getting Started Business Partnerships Entrepreneurship

asked Sep 2 '11 at 23:57

User9968
229 points

I have a great idea for a (tangible) product innovation in a very niche industry and would like to find out what the optimal steps are for pursuing this. Note: I have been reading a lot about the...

Products Niche Product Development Cycle

asked Sep 2 '11 at 23:20

Sam
509 points

I am a US citizen currently living in Poland (EU state) and would like to register a US based LLC from here. Is this possible? If so: How? How much is the cost? What are the positives &...

LLC Startup Costs Company

asked Sep 2 '11 at 20:35

Psylohi
108 points

I have an online idea that requires a lot of IT. I am the marketer and can implement on that front but do not have the IT experience or know-how. I would like to find a venture capital company that...

Angel

asked Sep 2 '11 at 10:43

Jodi
26 points

As a small development company we have worked on several projects concurrently using the revenue to bootstrap other projects. We now have reached a stage where we have several mature...

Financial Valuation

asked Sep 2 '11 at 09:51

Tim Nash
1,107 points

I'm working on a product and needs to check how many users are using web based calendars. Or how many users create calendar events per year. I need this to figure out the market size. I tried to...

Ecommerce Technology Web Market Research

asked Sep 2 '11 at 09:24

Gagan
150 points

I am outsourcing development and design of a website and the vendor plans on using a control suite that requires a license. He claims to have a registered version and has a license to use it. As a...

License

asked Sep 2 '11 at 08:33

User3462
345 points

We are trying to come with some names for our new startup, and wondering if a multiword name is better than a single word names? The startup is going to be focusing on food/cooking. Some of the...

Branding Naming Name

asked Sep 2 '11 at 08:05

Tehnyit
144 points

My partner and I started an online service. When we formed the idea for the company, we came out strong with a lot of energy, but it seems as if my partner's priorities are now elsewhere. I'm the...

Co-Founder Partner Legal Partnerships

asked Sep 2 '11 at 07:41

User13096
6 points

Recently at a meeting with a prospective client, my co-owner and I were introduced to an interesting situation. Our product will be going into beta fairly soon, and we are making the rounds to...

Sales Legal Investors

asked Sep 2 '11 at 01:33

Bwasson
1,162 points