Questions

I just found OnStartups and I'm looking forward to sharing insights with you guys. My startup is currently in "concept" stage, and I was wondering where to begin my journey. I have a great idea,...

Funding Strategy Development Website

asked Jul 30 '11 at 01:01

User12313
16 points

I'm looking into distributing an iOS app outside of the App Store. In order to join Apple's Enterprise development program, I am required to have a DUNS number. What exactly is a DUNS number and...

Legal Apps

asked Jul 29 '11 at 22:27

Moshe
409 points

I'm having a minor disagreement with a co-founder of a startup. At our day jobs at software companies, he's a full-time employee and makes $40 an hour. I'm an intern at a different company and...

Partner Consulting

asked Jul 29 '11 at 17:13

Numegil
111 points

What's the best way to setup a company whereby the founder always has control and the final word no matter how many partners he brings in? What are the disadvantages of the various setups?

Liability Sole Proprietorship Corporation

asked Jul 29 '11 at 15:09

Tom Jones
24 points

When is the best time to hire someone with law/business experience? I've got a friend with a JD MBA, that is looking for good start up companies where his services might be valued. He worked in law...

Hiring Legal

asked Jul 29 '11 at 09:49

Bertrood
314 points

First thanks for this great Q&A. I'm probably coming to this from a different angle - but I'm a computer programmer at a university and have developed a niche staff application that has become...

Getting Started

asked Jul 29 '11 at 06:18

Robin
21 points

I started an S corp April 2010 but the project was put on hold. We didn't file the 1120S or 2253 that were due 3/15/2011. This month we are starting to work on a project which will start to bring...

Incorporation Tax

asked Jul 29 '11 at 05:56

Asmy
1 point

Possible Duplicate: what's more important - .com or name? Are .st domains reliable for web startups? Is there any known issue with them?

Branding Domain

asked Jul 29 '11 at 05:34

John S
184 points

We recently met a person through our contacts and he has shown interest in our startup & super liked the Idea. We had initially requested him to be our mentor, for which he agreed. In our next...

Board Advisors Management Entrepreneurs Compensation

asked Jul 29 '11 at 04:21

Kumar K
11 points

I was reading an article in a VC's blog and I found this explanation about venture debt: "The terms are usually three years, interest only, balloon payment, with warrants for the equity...

Funding Venture Capital Debt

asked Jul 29 '11 at 04:08

Sd Reyes
156 points

The question is about how attract and what to offer to people who you want to be behind your start-up? It's easier with developers and other positions where you can translate their hours to pay at...

Advisors Funding

asked Jul 29 '11 at 02:56

Mvbl Fst
144 points

I have read some questions and asked some people. I have not got the answer. I understand the basic difference between LLC and C/S corp . I am not sure about long term capital gains tax. Suppose I...

LLC Incorporation

asked Jul 28 '11 at 22:17

Skillguru
344 points

In this day and age, images share a peaceful coexistence with video on the Internet. In the future, as download speeds get faster and broadband access reaches all 3rd world countries, is it...

Video Internet

asked Jul 28 '11 at 14:30

Jo Jo
148 points

I have an idea for a new startup, and I'm searching for good ideas for processes. I know that it is important to have flexibility and agility, but I don't know the processes that help in those...

Ideas

asked Jul 28 '11 at 11:19

Iuren Weissmann
1 point

I am developing a application for gyms and personal trainers. I already have a few beta users in the states but some UK gyms have already expressed interest in using the software. Should I offer it...

Billing

asked Jul 28 '11 at 06:36

Chris Stroud
1 point

Imagine a scenario where two people set up a business. They contribute 50-50 in terms of investment. They split profit between them. Over time, only one of the partner now works for the business....

Partnership Business Profit Sharing

asked Jul 28 '11 at 00:25

Sid
44 points

Intellectual property is a subject that has far reaching implications for your business. There are several different types of intellectual property that every business deals with. They include:...

Patent Copyright Intellectual Property Trademark Canon

asked Jul 27 '11 at 22:24

Jarie Bolander
11,421 points

I know I should have sorted this out prior to having it done but it didn't cross my mind and I'm not sure what my legal rights are. I approached a freelance artist to draw an image for my website,...

Software Copyright

asked Jul 27 '11 at 21:02

Tom
480 points

I am trying to start yet another offshore development company. I have couple of people (onshore) who might be generating leads for us and closing the sales. Now the point is that these guys are...

Sales

asked Jul 27 '11 at 17:02

Pradeep
286 points

This question is very similar to this one: Revenue Split - I am doing 100% of the programming work, he's the idea man The difference however is that I'm typically the idea guy and will also be...

Co-Founder Equity

asked Jul 27 '11 at 14:42

John
106 points