Questions

The following is a copy and paste from this discussion with Pierre 303: Let us take an example where I believe that it is clear that there are no reasons for budget. Imagine a company, which has...

Strategy Management Budget Large Companies Strategic Management

asked Jan 6 '11 at 19:30

David
1,567 points

This is a question about methodology for newcomers in the business of lauching firms. I propose that we list all the things that must be done in order to present a good proposal for potential...

Business Model Business Plan Investors Methodology

asked Apr 26 '11 at 00:26

Sylvain Peyronnet
371 points

How do you estimate (simply) the lifetime of a customer in the early days of a SaaS startup? E.g. in the first, say 3 months, you will have a number of customers who have already left and a number...

Business Model Metrics Saas

asked Feb 6 '12 at 22:47

Ryan
1,365 points

I have this brilliant idea for an educational gadget for children. I don't have patents filed yet but want to talk to VCs regarding funding. How do I protect myself?

Legal

asked Apr 28 '12 at 04:59

Kamal
1 point

Typical Y Combinator Interview Questions says: Where is the rocket science here? The question might be simple for Americans, but I am outside USA, and I haven't found a reliable answer. I need...

Translation

asked May 30 '13 at 16:59

Pim Geek
5 points

I'm a passionate high school student becoming a young entrepreneur. But I question if I should go to college or not. The college degrees seem unnecessary. I need advice from experienced entrepreneurs.

Education College Young Entrepreneur

asked Sep 4 '14 at 15:44

Jo Ken
1 point

Are there any sites that dissects a company's annual report as well as discuss its strategy, SWOT etc? If there is such a site, it will be a good opportunity for us to enhance our understanding of...

Market Analysis

asked Jan 13 '11 at 01:10

Ravisankar S
3 points

I want to start a drop shipping online shop. The products can be anything that could be profitable. I'm thinking about stuff like: Latex clothing Toys for children Japanese electronics like...

Ecommerce Shipping

asked Oct 2 '11 at 05:46

Herr K
292 points

what would the process be for aggregating data from hundreds of websites into a master database? I would then do calculations on the master data base, then resell. Thank you.

Data

asked Nov 24 '11 at 08:42

Tony Brattle
1 point

i want to start up a new company based on E commerce. I am looking for people who are experienced and energetic to take up star up challenges. I am ready to Pay cash as well partnerships. Please...

Entrepreneurs

asked Jan 6 '12 at 22:53

Shakti
1 point

for a firm in the business industry, specifically in strategic management, finance, HR, is there a more suitable word between consulting and advisory? I mean, does "ABC Consulting" have a...

Advisors Naming

asked Jan 6 '13 at 06:42

Nikolai
125 points

hi we are forming a startup to implement a concept .. I got in touch with some funders they are asking about the funding model ... can anyone tell what a funding model should contain or what that...

Funding

asked Dec 9 '10 at 17:51

Prasonscala
108 points

Is there any mixed source or book about how to use Agile Development with Customer Development Process? Or with Lean or Toyota strategy? I'm really curious about it. Thanks

Lean Agile

asked Aug 22 '11 at 04:36

Yogi Zoli
101 points

I have a newly formed LLC in California which I did through Legal Zoom. I understand I need to be careful with cash flow (with respect to where it comes from and goes). I am also in the process of...

Funding LLC

asked May 5 '12 at 19:47

Jason
124 points

Some mobile apps have this problem of empty bar - in theory the service is cool, but as there are not many users, it is not so attractive. There are not so many users, so others won't try and...

Mobile Apps User Acquisition

asked Feb 20 '13 at 04:06

Adam
16 points

I am recently approach by one start up company CEO to work for him as CTO. There will be 3 person in team,CEO,CTO,CFO. My responsibilities in company would be to look after all such tech. part and...

CTO Equity Salary Technical

asked Sep 26 '13 at 06:09

Daniel
13 points

I am looking for some reading, either internet articles, books, blogs or experiences to expand my awareness to build an entrepreneur track. My natural assets are gifted intelligence very high...

Getting Started Entrepreneurs Patent

asked Nov 26 '13 at 08:40

Kapish M
134 points

My company provides fee-based online services in addition to a free basic online service and product. We have not bothered until now much with ToS before but with increase of fee-based clients...

Marketing Sales Legal Terms And Conditions TOS

asked Mar 5 '11 at 14:57

Gennady Vanin Novosibirsk
133 points

The company I'm an investor in requires a significant capital infusion, and is trying to find a structure to remove several current investors who are not participating in daily operations of...

Equity Investment USA Corporation Capital

asked Nov 24 '11 at 08:56

Andy
111 points

I'm launching a new Q&A community and was wondering how specific a market I should target while seeding and promoting the site in its early stages. If the ultimate goal is for it to become the...

Marketing Launch Community Promotion

asked Jan 19 '11 at 03:09

Zakgottlieb
103 points