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I apologize in advance if this question has already been asked a thousand times. I did a search and couldn't find anything, nor did the related questions provide any answers to my question. I...

Retail

asked Jun 11 '11 at 09:05

Beachrunnerjoe
319 points

Let me preface this with the fact I am not a business student. I am a computer science student but I have a great interest in creating a startup. These questions have probably been asked before, so...

Getting Started Ideas Investment

asked Feb 3 '10 at 04:14

Fly Ghost
126 points

I am going to a startup seminar/meeting this week where there will be entrepreneurs, investors and business people . I am getting ready for my startup 's online/offline presence, hopefully that...

Marketing Strategy

asked Oct 31 '11 at 12:03

Nikolai
125 points

What is the difference between a C corp and an S corp? I'm seeking clarity to a comment to this question which says the type of corp changes from S to C if equity is vested in a company and not a...

Corporate Structure Accounting Setup

asked Apr 23 '11 at 17:12

Nissan Dookeran
177 points

Lots of people give lots of advice to startup leaders. What's the one single best piece of advice you'd give to a leader of a start up? Business plan is written, LLC is formed, initial funding...

Business Plan

asked Apr 10 '11 at 10:02

Wsmm
136 points

No Salary before funding but what about after you get funding? I think Mint.com CEO mentioned in presentation about @30K salary he took initially. How do you come up with that number? How do...

Salary

asked Oct 28 '09 at 23:21

Web Thinker
430 points

I am currently on a student visa (F1) at a community college. About two years ago I was laid off from work. My former employer had filed for my H1B. After the lay off I did a change of status to be...

Business Investment Startupvisa

asked Jul 13 '11 at 13:38

Sid
44 points

I've started lately to think about what's common sense when it comes to seeking funding from VC's or Angels. So What I would like to do is spend a few hours on reading some stories by actual...

Funding Venture Capital

asked Sep 8 '11 at 01:03

Industrial
78 points

These days internet startups have gained a lot of popularity among young people and developers of all ages. Because of this same reason, many people have also started to benefit from this...

Books Entrepreneurs Success Lean

asked Nov 7 '11 at 13:29

Ricardo
4,815 points

Google occasionally sends me free coupons for $100 on AdWords for the various sites I run. I just blew $100 on advertising on my startup's website. I set the campaign at an aggressive $2 bid and...

Marketing Adwords Advertising Google

asked Mar 31 '11 at 02:12

Kirk
227 points

Based on your experience -- how early is too early to launch a customer loyalty program as part of the marketing package associated with launching a company? My client is launching a B2C endeavor...

Marketing Social Entrepreneur

asked Sep 14 '11 at 01:18

Joseph Barisonzi
12,141 points

This is the full article which has 12 listed with examples and write ups): http://www.focus.com/fyi/small-business/12-characteristics-successful-internet-entrepreneurs/ To summarize: -...

Entrepreneurs

asked Oct 22 '09 at 05:25

Chris
4,214 points

What types of things might I think about and incorporate into my operating agreement as it relates to a "divorce strategy" (either amicably or not). Please respond with good questions my partner...

Legal Exit Strategy

asked Jan 5 '10 at 08:12

Scott Blanc
90 points

I am a software developer half-way through the design and prototyping of what I believe will be a very successful new software product. Soon I will begin development, and am currently planning on...

Getting Started Business Plan Acquisition Business Process

asked May 6 '13 at 12:02

Ticket Monster
126 points

I'd like to put targeted ads in my free iOS application. My app serves a relatively niche group (say hobby fisherman). What's the best ad network to use? I've used Admob and Apple's iAds in other...

Advertising Niche Target Market Mobile

asked Feb 15 '12 at 03:59

Mr Database
129 points

What does tagging your new website as 'beta' say to your potential customers. We intend a 'soft' launch to our website and are not planning any significant marketing at this period. We intend to...

Marketing Launch Website Beta Branding

asked Sep 24 '11 at 04:27

Dan Mac Bean
151 points

If I form an LLC and my new company buys a duplex rental unit, my understanding is the 'company' taxes will be a pass-through to my personal 1040 income tax forms, with the appropriate forms. I...

LLC Tax USA

asked May 25 '11 at 06:53

Edward
26 points

I have been involved with a technology startup in the UK from day 0, for over 5 years now. The company is up to 800k+ revenue over the last year and was on track for a 150k profit. Unfortunately...

Investment Investors Selling Shares

asked Aug 2 '11 at 19:16

Jo Skipp
26 points

I incorporated with a friend turned business partner, probably giving him too much of the company for the amount of work he was putting in simply because he was a friend. Since incorporation, he...

Incorporation Partner Legal

asked Jan 16 '11 at 07:37

Good Greif
236 points

We are planning to form a company for online e-commerce sale and would like to know which is better location - Austin (TX) or Delaware for the following: Ease of formation (we are in India, and...

Incentives Incorporation

asked Jan 11 '11 at 03:32

Manuj
51 points