Questions

I have been dipping my toes into a web-based startup idea with two others. They approached me with the original seed of an idea, but neither are developers. So I would be building the (fairly...

Work Life Equity Partnerships

asked Mar 12 '11 at 16:23

Elwyn
131 points

Older company (generally?) have: more resources hire better talent (not sure about this though) are already popular - market share (guess more stuff can be added here that goes in favor of older...

Success Growth Innovation

asked Aug 11 '11 at 20:57

Atul Goyal
496 points

Is it possible to start with an LLC to avoid the overhead and convert to a corporation later when there is some visible traction and need for raising funds from outside investors?

Legal

asked Feb 5 '10 at 10:59

Abhay Vardhan
126 points

We have a lite version of our desktop software and many features have been removed in this version. What's the best way to tell people we have those features but they can't access because it's the...

Marketing Software Trial

asked Feb 17 '10 at 20:43

The Dictator
2,305 points

I assume that some people on here have defined terms and conditions on their websites. How did you come to define it? Did you hire a lawyer to help draft one up or go online and find a template...

Website Terms And Conditions

asked Feb 8 '11 at 12:51

John
161 points

Im looking to create a small start up at home making bicycle accessories but I have no clue if I would be infringing on any copyright and or patents in doing so. How Do I know if my Company name...

Patent Copyright

asked Dec 27 '12 at 12:39

User22258
31 points

I'm curious, do you think customers should be told that the service they are using is the very first version and they should expect updates (eg. we're going by MVP philosophy)? Where do you draw...

Getting Started

asked Feb 24 '10 at 06:58

Matt
460 points

I've read all the posts and articles against non-tech founders, I get it. That's not my question (this time..) My question is how does everyone feel about the idea of outsourcing development to a...

Development Outsourcing

asked Jun 9 '11 at 08:17

Aslyesnow
214 points

I am looking to host some video for our startup. We will be recording screencasts, interviews, and a range of things. We would therefore like to be able to host video at a decent resolution, and...

Video Hosting

asked Feb 11 '10 at 11:26

Ev.
133 points

We have an excellent online application that we've launched. But because we're still fixing some issues it really is still "beta". What are the implications in terms of customer perception,...

Marketing Web

asked Oct 20 '09 at 22:45

Chris
4,214 points

In any startup there is always stuff to do. Lots of stuff and it demands to be done. And while getting it done feels good, working around the clock for a while is a sure way to burnout. So I...

Burnout

asked Oct 13 '09 at 03:58

Slav Ivanov
1,146 points

I was recently playing around with the Website Grader at websitegrader.com and read this: Google and other search engines may penalize websites with domains that are set to expire soon. The reason...

SEO Domain

asked Oct 7 '10 at 03:26

Ryan B
168 points

How to (slightly) monetize a tiny niche website... when it's free to use? I'm developing a small niche website to help an airline worker I know solve a problem she faces fairly regularly. It...

Funding Planning Web Monetization

asked Oct 27 '09 at 11:07

Scott
143 points

I would like to locate an Angel in the Jacksonville, Fl area to pitch my idea to. Although getting funded would be great right now I am just looking for someone to critique my pitch so that I can...

Angel

asked Mar 22 '11 at 04:35

Steve11140
69 points

There is Company X online that provides a service for its visitors - and though they currently have the monopoly and have for the past 10 years, the quality of their service is not so great and...

Launch Customers Competition Market Analysis

asked May 18 '11 at 01:59

Sam
509 points

What should I consider first, and why? Setting up a Reseller Program for my software product. or Setting up an Affiliate Network for my software product.

Sales Software

asked Nov 24 '09 at 16:47

Lkessler
1,471 points

As we think through new features to offer our small business and entrepreneur users, we're looking to the coming tax season as the time of year when most prefer not to have the distractions from...

Tax Business

asked Dec 4 '09 at 12:21

Paul O'brien
521 points

Can I incorporate a business in USA and work from my country? Can I receive profit from my corp even when I'm not an employee, only director? I have a b1b2 visa. Is this enough to manage a business...

Incorporation Foreign Business International

asked Feb 8 '11 at 20:30

Alejandro
48 points

Is it a good idea to describe the features of a product/service by making fictional scenarious how to use this product? I know the best aproach would be to present at first the problem and show...

Marketing Launch Product Launch

asked Oct 21 '12 at 18:39

Ovonel
33 points

Is ethical for an employee quitting to start a similar business? What do you think?

Employees Ethics Business Morality

asked Jul 31 '11 at 01:54

Sd Reyes
156 points