Questions

We're looking a a recurring billing and subscription management service. I've narrowed it down to Spreedly and Subscription Bridge. Spreedly is a bit bare bones but pretty easy to use. And they...

Subscriptions

asked Nov 8 '11 at 05:02

Clay Nichols
737 points

So I have this idea for a good startup. I've set up a prototype and proven that it works. I have filled in the forms, done all the bureaucracy, know almost exactly how much I need to keep it...

Getting Started

asked Oct 9 '13 at 02:40

Dsanders
11 points

I recently met the founder of a web startup who is looking to build his management team. I would fill an executive position on that team. Last year, the company received initial angel funding...

Founder Finance Founders

asked Nov 27 '09 at 15:04

Robert
43 points

Our Minimum Viable Product will be an online service. Development takes some time. Meanwhile we would like to release a small but supposedly impressive feature for free. The goal is to get some...

Launch Lean

asked Feb 14 '10 at 02:55

Alex
32 points

Is there any legal documents or agreements that I need to show to my beta testers? Basically cover things like, they won't decompile it, that I am not responsible for any damage etc. I don't...

Legal

asked Feb 22 '11 at 17:46

Kim Jong Woo
644 points

Is it possible to be a successful business and have a business model where you focus on website traffic with no ads, or immediate revenue streams, then after having good traffic introduce...

Business Model

asked Mar 27 '11 at 13:25

User8969
11 points

I recently (read: last week) started the following business: [Business Name] is a small business IT consulting firm. We specialize in the use of Open Source Software by small businesses. Open...

Marketing Niche Local

asked Sep 30 '11 at 12:49

Kevin Soviero
180 points

so you've built a great web 2.0 system....the system works great....but you need to seed it with content so that it reaches that critical mass....the question is how do you do it? so...what are...

Marketing Web Website

asked Nov 15 '11 at 16:48

Kamikaze Pilot
253 points

I'm in the middle of developing a site that focuses on restaurant reviews. My dilemma is whether or not to develop a mobile app and release it at the same time as the site launch. The site itself...

Marketing Bootstrapped Apps Business Process

asked May 5 '11 at 03:54

Sam
509 points

When an investor invests an amount in a startup company exchange for equity, how do they protect themselves from being significantly diluted by a larger investor? And is that even an issue?

Beginning Investors Shares

asked May 10 '11 at 07:30

Pate
306 points

I'd appreciate information on your experience with using Basecamp or Backpack for managing the work of a distributed team, especially if you know of the differences between using these tools and...

Google Apps 37signals

asked May 20 '11 at 11:15

Trish
186 points

I'm declaring one of my startups kaput and moving on to another. The first venture, Stronico Contact Management, was an llc and had a ten percent partner. We declared it closed by mutual agreement...

LLC Legal Partnerships

asked Apr 25 '12 at 04:32

Steve French
621 points

I apologize in advance to smart, experienced tech entrepreneurs if the question is absurd, I'm just trying to get where you are and you have to start somewhere. I have an idea for a website that...

Advertising Website Web Dev

asked Dec 20 '10 at 17:15

Beachrunnerjoe
319 points

I currently have a website in which I can add a feature that integrates with Twitter. I can add this as one of the features for a premium plan. Alternately, I can create a brand new website and...

Features Website

asked Mar 15 '11 at 13:01

User3462
345 points

Anyone have any good resources for creating pro forma statements? I can't seem to get my balance sheet to tie out between equities and liabilities (and it's been a decade since I've taken...

Financial

asked Mar 31 '11 at 05:50

Nick
1,171 points

I am starting up a new company with 3 others which is going to be a software/web company. I have already started on writing the software in C# 4.0, as I have a VS 2010 license, but my other...

Software Microsoft Bizspark

asked Apr 15 '11 at 07:09

Runxc1 Bret Ferrier
111 points

I am working on a project that will make use a series of educational videos shot in the '80's. While reviewing one of the videos I came across a copyright notice that lists two copyright holders....

Copyright

asked Mar 16 '12 at 06:29

Martin's
121 points

I'm forming a LLC in California in the coming months and I have come up with a few good names. Can I simply pick the one I like best and run with it (have graphics made, etc) or is there a chance...

LLC California Naming

asked Apr 17 '12 at 01:25

Nick
113 points

I'm launching SaaS which will be accessed mainly through mobile app and web browser. Company will be located in one of the EU countries, but will offer services worldwide. I'm wondering in what...

Saas Terms And Conditions

asked Jul 2 '12 at 19:17

Matej Zlodej
273 points

BACKGROUND I'm a senior software developer and started my own company last year. Prior to last year, I worked for a couple of years as a software developer on contract for many companies. And...

Marketing Technology

asked Jul 14 '12 at 02:36

John
170 points