Questions

For the launch, we're thinking of including all the eventual premium features at no cost, referring to the launch as a public beta. Eventually, once traffic picks up, we would put up a notice...

Launch Beta Freemium

asked Jan 24 '12 at 06:00

Mirov
384 points

I am about to open up registrations to my open-source meetup.com alternative, but am worried about the legal side. What sort of things should I put in the Terms and Conditions, and do I need them...

License Recommendations Legal Terms And Conditions Legal Documents

asked Aug 3 '12 at 21:44

Samuel Marks
3 points

Complex Linux solutions are commonly packaged as virtual appliances. I'm interested in the Windows side of this, but haven't been able to find much relevant information on the web. We are...

Software Microsoft

asked Oct 11 '12 at 16:42

Cocowalla
327 points

I have started my own software start-up since Jan 2011 where I was on H1B visa. I am also full-time employee at another company which is independent from my start-up. I got my green card last Feb...

Tax

asked Apr 15 '12 at 19:17

I Code
111 points

Three years ago I got employed at the company I am working for at the moment as a software developer. The company is an ERP solutions provider in the finance, procurement and logistics industry. I...

Revenue

asked Jan 14 '13 at 07:21

User22526
1 point

I started a company in India in June of 2012 focusing on Web & Mobile App Outsourcing Space. In past 1 year we have grown to revenue of $1M+ and we are expanding fast. The company is...

Equity

asked Oct 5 '13 at 17:51

Mukul Gupta
6 points

So I want to open my brand new dictionary site (for example, of course there is wiktionary), where words should be added by users. Should I fill my database a little before going public, even if it...

Website Content

asked Oct 1 '10 at 17:52

Daniel Excinsky
148 points

Marketing is the key of any startup. All of us have great products, but how to market our product is the most crucial. Twitter wasn't the first microblogging, Facebook wasn't the first social...

Marketing Inbound Marketing

asked Mar 18 '11 at 14:36

Victor
593 points

Upon what criteria should I price an online product? Since I am going to design an E-Commerce website like countryreports.org, I am not sure how to price the individual packs that I am going to...

Ecommerce

asked Jan 28 '12 at 20:28

Gn Sagar
1 point

We are looking to start up a business and are in a different situation then I have been in before. I will be looking at financing the money that starts the business. I have one partner that will...

Equity Seed Funding

asked Mar 15 '12 at 09:46

Jim
1 point

I recently formed an LLC for a small idea I have, the LLC go effective in FL, USA on the 20th of this month. I have an EIN. At what point do expenses go on the books for the LLC? Is it when the LLC...

LLC Expenses

asked Apr 15 '12 at 21:48

Raystafarian
103 points

Some time back, I set out to solve a specific problem: How can I help people who haven't met yet collaborate to create great ideas ahead of weekend startup events?I couldn't find a site out there...

Getting Started Ideas Website Validation

asked Oct 25 '12 at 03:15

Jeremy Parsons
5,197 points

Having been involved in startups that failed, startups that turned into profitable but un-traded companies and startups that straight-out conned employees out of their share - I tend to regard them...

Hiring Equity

asked Jan 14 '13 at 10:37

Mgb
101 points

I am from India. I want to launch e-commerce web site. For that purpose, I want to open LLC in New York. What are charges/taxes to open LLC in New York as foreigner/alien.

Getting Started LLC Startup Costs

asked Feb 25 '13 at 23:03

Simpanoz
109 points

How can I figure out my market size for a CRM app similar to ZenDesk (support desk)? I am creating my pitch deck and can't figure out to accurately calculate that.

Market Analysis Market Research Market Cap

asked Feb 25 '14 at 17:45

Kevin Prudhomme
40 points

I'm thinking about offering a discount to students for a software product. I may even give them free licenses. What's the best/easiest way of verifying that someone is a student or an...

Pricing Education

asked Aug 9 '11 at 01:13

Coder Dennis
691 points

My iPhone app is in the final polish stage. I have been designing it using pretty much standard iPhone UI elements. Now as this will hit the crowd soon, by looking at other apps in the store, I am...

Development Iphone Design

asked Dec 12 '11 at 05:00

Tom
197 points

I have always been curious to know what a company gets in return for investing in a startup company that makes a healthy profit while continuing to grow. For example: Accel partners invested 12...

Getting Started Software Web Corporate Sponsorship Sponsorship

asked Jan 16 '13 at 00:34

Geddon
20 points

I am not receiving tax form (1099K) from Paypal because I didn't generate 20,000 of sales. This means that Paypal did not report those yearnings to IRS. Does that mean that I shouldn't count those...

Tax

asked Jan 26 '13 at 02:55

Dev.E.Loper
113 points

I'm in the process of developing a mobile app for a niche industry B to C. We have an established brand in 17 countries (hard goods)and significant credibility in our industry. It's not, but as an...

Equity Venture Capital Analytics Iphone Android

asked Feb 25 '13 at 23:17

Anonymous
1 point