Questions

Beyond the tools, like Twitter and FB, what are some proven strategies or creative concepts that you have seen companies employ to build their brand. For instance, one company I know of, is...

Social Media

asked Feb 4 '11 at 10:48

Zkidd
26 points

So we are creating a new Android App. We'll have a name for it, and a logo, and the specific functionality of the app is something that hasn't been done before (we searched). The app is going to be...

Software Copyright Trademark

asked Feb 4 '11 at 04:45

Slandau
203 points

There are several services like SpyFu, AdBeat & ispionage which advertise they can provide the keywords, budget, ad copy and other information which competitors use in different ad networks...

Adwords Competition Advertising

asked Feb 4 '11 at 03:57

Tony Henrich
283 points

I'm about to launch a very (VERY) simple site for video games. It's basically a site that allows you to watch Youtube videos for video games. I'm struggling with the "chicken or egg" problem. I...

Launch Ideas

asked Feb 4 '11 at 03:02

Cbmeeks
135 points

I got into some legal trouble and am setting up a donation page to fund a defense fund. Are PayPal donations Tax Deductible, So that I don't have to pay taxes on the donations?

Donations

asked Feb 3 '11 at 06:11

Matt
141 points

I'm trying to do things the proper, "lean" way by looking to survey potential users/customers so I can develop a product people want. The survey is out, but how do I know when I have sufficient...

Ideas Market Analysis Market Research Survey

asked Feb 3 '11 at 05:48

Acconrad
113 points

Currently in my niche, there are one or two other competitors. Every time I go on their site, or download their software, my heart pounds. I get extremely anxious at how professional and elegant...

Competition

asked Feb 3 '11 at 04:37

Kim Jong Woo
644 points

Any recommendations on being part of the game while you are an outsider, living far away from any startup hub*? I try to keep myself up to date with what's going on by watching podcasts, reading...

Getting Started Partnerships

asked Feb 2 '11 at 21:19

J. Pablo Fernández
412 points

Specs- Its gonna be a one man show. The person running the business already has a dayjob elsewhere. I guess he's a waiter and I am not sure if he has an EIN. He would like to avoid registrations...

USA Registration Sole Proprietorship

asked Feb 2 '11 at 20:38

Prateek Mishra
137 points

So currently, I am the founder of a startup company. It's only me unfortunately, and not sure if I should take on more partners or not at the moment. My concern is that because I am the sole...

Communication

asked Feb 2 '11 at 17:51

Kim Jong Woo
644 points

Here's an example, just in case the question isn't clear. 20 employees, 20 million shares in option pool. Each employee is given 2 million shares with standard terms (1 year cliff, 25% vesting on...

Stock Options

asked Feb 2 '11 at 13:58

User6451
25 points

Any recommendations on website registrars? I've used NameZero and Register.com in the past but my domains are just parked. Going to be looking for another domain name soon and wondered if there are...

Hosting Domain Name

asked Feb 2 '11 at 13:12

Steve D
318 points

I have finished developing my product. Website, domain is all setup. Billing system is in place. I have yet to incorporate. I am planning on incorporating by myself as the founder. Then I am...

Partnerships

asked Feb 2 '11 at 04:23

Kim Jong Woo
644 points

I am putting together a screencast to demonstrate the features of my software. I am quite new in this realm of video editing and recording. What tool is best to capture live screencast? It should...

Screencast

asked Feb 2 '11 at 03:44

Kim Jong Woo
644 points

Should you be incorporated before you launch your product? Some things associated with incorporation: Office address Phone Mailing Address Those three require a physical location? Is there a...

Incorporation

asked Feb 2 '11 at 03:14

Kim Jong Woo
644 points

We are almost done with a new HRD&M web application for pre-selecting the best fit candidates for a given position. What we still need is some real-life test cases, design and content for...

Marketing Website Testing

asked Feb 1 '11 at 21:54

Muleskinner
18 points

We have a hardware/software product that I am thinking of selling the distribution rights to. Firstly is this something that can be done and secondly does anyone have any advice on how this works...

Software Selling Distribution

asked Feb 1 '11 at 09:36

A Hunter
111 points

I am (co-)starting a company with the bought assets of my previous (software) company, dormant for over a year. The IT guy from the previous company is coming on board to help revive the server...

IT Employees

asked Feb 1 '11 at 09:02

Aaron Smothers
56 points

I've formed an S-Corp in California for a small local business. Like many small business owners I'll be operating the business out of my home. What expenses can the corporation pay for without...

Legal Tax Corporate Structure

asked Feb 1 '11 at 08:08

Mcohen75
157 points

I see that the RISE conference is happening in Austin on March 7-11, 2011. Their website seems a little light on details about the sessions, though. Can anybody who has attended in the past share...

Conferences

asked Feb 1 '11 at 07:59

Brandon King
959 points