Questions

I have an idea for a web product. It's a new type of e-commerce site. I have the most fundamental questions. The first is how to even go about getting any advice for it. One concern is that a one...

Getting Started

asked Sep 14 '11 at 08:48

Craig
16 points

I was reading through this blog post http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/72696/DON-T-start-a-company-yet.aspx and i totally agree and that is what I am trying to do. Even though I want to start...

Getting Started Startupvisa

asked Nov 23 '11 at 01:58

User995487
28 points

Scenario: I'm in the market research stage of my startup (manufacturing), and when researching my competition I noticed one company who is able to provide similar goods to what I plan to sell at a...

Competition Market Research

asked Mar 31 '12 at 04:53

User19897
18 points

I have been working as a software developer for 3 years. I have worked in j2ee. I always wanted to start a start-up myself of a service based company. I have decent funding from well known business...

Getting Started

asked Oct 22 '09 at 18:38

Akkyy
26 points

I have recently formed an e-learning company. Things are doing fine however I feel I need to learn how to motivate others in my company and surroundings. When I try to do that people feel I am...

Employees

asked Dec 29 '10 at 04:00

Raja
16 points

Are you required to charge sales tax for digitally downloaded content? (e-book, video, etc) Location: Florida

Ecommerce Tax Digital Product

asked Oct 25 '11 at 08:51

Hatch108
120 points

I'm in a situation where I'll be joining a startup that has already created their company entity and been in existence for a couple years. It's a sweat-equity deal, so I will not receive a salary,...

Contract Startups

asked Mar 25 '14 at 15:46

Chad Hutchins
16 points

What are some strategies and tips to reduce customer acquisition costs? Lets assume you have found that SEO, PPC, display ads, and lead generation are the four channels that work best for you. How...

Marketing Strategy Customers Acquisition Costs

asked May 13 '14 at 14:41

Heather Thomas
19 points

Always, wondered this, and never found a good answer. Guess the opposite applies, too -- how do you know someone does NOT have the right to enter a legal agreement on behalf of a company? Please...

Sales Legal Agreements

asked Oct 23 '10 at 05:01

Blunders .
899 points

So I'm starting a New Company that offers internet marketing services to businesses. There are two other founders besides myself, these are people that I am bringing on to help grow the business....

Co-Founder

asked May 15 '11 at 11:21

Neil
18 points

I was part of a joint venture that is in windup mode. The software was mostly a compilation of open source software. No patents filed or anything like that. However, the lawyer is selling assets...

Copyright Intellectual Property

asked Sep 30 '11 at 18:38

Rkm
16 points

My wife is really getting into making hard candy from home, including cough drops. She's wanting to start selling them on Etsy. But, we're having trouble finding any information on whether or not...

Ecommerce Legal Restaurants Food

asked Nov 8 '11 at 10:45

Joshmax
118 points

My webapp is gaining traction, being passed around and written about in various countries around the world (it's nice seeing viral loops in action, I must say :) ). And because I'm in the file...

Angel Business Plan Investors

asked Dec 13 '11 at 00:52

Itai Sagi
337 points

Many people seem to be very excited on "Landing Page services": What is the Best Landing Page Service? (Performable vs. HubSpot vs. Unbounce vs. ??) I have already my webapp which does have a...

Marketing

asked Feb 4 '12 at 17:44

Christian
3,590 points

I have an idea for a simple device that addresses a common problem. I'm sure it could be manufactured cheaply and sold for a large margin. I think I have an idea for effective distribution. My...

Legal

asked Oct 16 '09 at 11:09

User900
171 points

I read that it is common/possible for investors to ask for anti-dilution clauses. Is there a way a co-founder can protect himself against dilution? Of course, dilution will eventually happen...

Finance

asked Nov 20 '10 at 08:14

Filippo Diotalevi
2,573 points

If somebody has a website idea and make the website successfully (not on paper) and the local market is good (idea succeed) but he cannot extend the market because of management, finance and...

Marketing Finance Website Investors

asked Jun 12 '11 at 13:21

Xaqron
311 points

I have visited several affiliate sites which sell a service or product which promise and promote something. I will pick the category of selling eBooks or electronic content. A lot of these sites...

Marketing Web 2.0 Affiliate Copywriting

asked Oct 12 '11 at 03:41

Tony Henrich
283 points

We are building an online application that will allow users to create and purchase high-quality typographic logos and business cards. The application is taking a while to develop so we've decided...

Sales Ecommerce Foreign Tax Online

asked Apr 9 '12 at 21:41

Miguel Buckenmeyer
482 points

We are developing product which is SAAS based and is expected to launch by August 12. I am in the process of finding Channel partners/*.Partners, who would help me sell the product in respective...

Products Partner Marketing Channel Commission

asked May 12 '12 at 13:26

Ameya Phadke
56 points