Questions

I am going to start a business of software development. But before that I am having some questions. There are two possibilities: 1- I gain experience developing softwares (especially programming...

Getting Started

asked Sep 12 '12 at 23:11

Gpuguy
102 points

A potential partner and I discussed one of my ideas. The idea is mine and at the time of discussion, it was not clear that we would be partners. I was essentially discussing ideas with an industry...

Co-Founder Ideas Equity Partnerships

asked Jul 15 '13 at 11:54

Moonstar2001
186 points

Over the past few years I have gained a strong interest in Web Development and I finally decided it was time to take it to the next level... Start selling my services as a Web Developer. I am more...

Advertising Business Plan Web Design Promotion

asked Aug 18 '13 at 01:57

Skovy
51 points

We are based in India and wish to set-up online store of Organic Products (Food and Textile) in USA under a brand name. I have few questions about this: - Do we need to set-up a company there i.e....

Ecommerce Incorporation Legal

asked Oct 26 '10 at 18:44

Manuj
51 points

In MVP Approach, the beta version of the product is developed first with just the necessary features. This is to get money and feedback from early adopters.The idea of Minimum Viable Product...

MVP

asked Apr 7 '11 at 07:10

Raj Kumar
11 points

I just want to have my own website where I sell products that I manufacture using CAD software. I'm trying to look three ahead because that's supposedly how long it takes for a business to start...

Getting Started Finance Startup Costs Website Online

asked Oct 8 '11 at 16:55

Wolfpack'08
99 points

Looking at how someone uses an existing products/services, is there a way to tell what sort of adopter they are in the adoption curve for a new market? If so how, and what is the source for this...

Customers Market

asked Aug 9 '12 at 13:09

Blunders .
899 points

I'm planning on registering for a reseller's permit and it's telling me to register for a business entity. Currently I have a friend who wants to start something with me. Is it a good idea to do...

Business Plan Business Partnerships Sole Proprietorship

asked Dec 27 '12 at 08:54

Andrewliu
101 points

I have some products which I am putting out into the world. In the past I've worked freelance for others. I am aware of my skillset, and it has mainly focussed on the making side of the development...

Marketing

asked Jan 22 '13 at 01:32

Andrew Welch
167 points

As a sole-proprietorship living in the US. If I make $50000 income and I spent $10000 in advertising. My taxable income is $40000, correct? Now, if I re-invest the entire $40000 back into...

Advertising Tax

asked Nov 29 '13 at 09:52

User29838
1 point

I am looking for an online service where it utilizes crowd sourcing or humans for keyword suggestions. Meaning if I want to create a CPC ad for some product or service, I want to get ideas from...

Adwords Crowdsourcing

asked May 17 '10 at 08:28

Tony Henrich
85 points

I'm thinking to build an android and iPhone app, with short jokes, phrases from movies. The length of the jokes is 2-3 seconds maximum. I don't plan to make any money from this app(by advertising...

Copyright Android

asked Dec 31 '11 at 01:50

Dole Doug
141 points

I am looking at modifying a wireless scale that can transmit its gathered information wirelessly. There are plenty of patented products out there that do this, I am looking for a 'blank template'...

Getting Started Products Physical Product

asked May 17 '12 at 01:41

Bungdaddy
103 points

For quite some time I have managed to hold a well paid full time job and in the extra time do allot of other work. These are clients that are happy to pay me cash and take the VAT hit on their...

Partnerships VAT Profit Sharing

asked Aug 18 '12 at 01:46

Willy Wonka
101 points

I am resident in the USA. If I hold 50% shares on a foreign corporation in a beneficial tax regime, according to the US CFC rules I will own a controlled foreign corporation (CFC). Would I be...

Tax Business

asked Nov 29 '13 at 09:58

User29838
1 point

We are about to launch a new service that you embed in a website or Facebook. We consider using the following to get various source of income. 1 - Ad's for free (package one) 2 - Remove ad's for...

Business Model

asked May 27 '11 at 19:52

Lindy
1 point

I am in the IT industry and recently started an LLC. I have mostly been freelancing by myself on projects, but am looking to get into RFPs for bigger projects with a bigger team I plan to take...

Networking Technology

asked Aug 30 '11 at 02:48

Skaz
254 points

I run a small business in custom software development in Canada, and I think it has gotten to the point where I can release my own product. My question has to do with using existing...

Products Intellectual Property Licensing Small Business

asked May 8 '12 at 03:03

Super Tron
108 points

I was wondering about having my online business registered in Canada. My biggest concern about having my business registered is does the governments rules really matter when it comes to online...

Getting Started Canada Online Government Registration

asked Jul 31 '12 at 16:33

Ub3rst4r
103 points

I am starting a design studio after doing freelance and employed work for a number of years. When pitching to new clients on behalf of the new studio, is in acceptable to refer to my old work, and...

Design

asked Feb 21 '13 at 06:52

Andrew Welch
167 points