Questions

I have an idea for a web startup. I really feel that it doesn't need any complicated technology, can I just use a designer instead of developer? And if I do, and my website proves popular and I...

Development Design Web Dev

asked Mar 12 '11 at 12:04

Aslyesnow
214 points

I am in planning stage of my first startup and to get better equipped with knowledge/tools for that, I am reading number of books that are recommended as must-read for entrepreneurs. One such book...

Books Entrepreneurship

asked Mar 4 '12 at 18:46

Ali
179 points

A group of us want to work with a rather large company on a specific project. I was able to contact the person in the department i wanted and on the initial email she forward me to 4 colleagues...

Pitch Project Planning Large Companies

asked Nov 11 '10 at 23:43

Frank B.
111 points

My revenue from my online business is getting lower over time and my credit card processing fees has approached 25% of my revenue. I am getting upset with all the fees the credit card companies and...

Credit Cards

asked Mar 21 '10 at 13:46

Tony Henrich
85 points

Let's say when a one-founder company owns 100% share. He sells 20% to a VC for $1m. Does this $1m go to the company for its expansion, or founder's pocket, or just a percentage of this money goes...

Founder Venture Capital Angel Investors

asked Mar 12 '11 at 15:26

Victor
593 points

Many say you need to launch fast and then decide whether your idea works or not and then fail fast if needed. But how do you decide when to fail ( fail = stop working on current idea and start...

Strategy Ideas

asked Oct 24 '09 at 01:05

Web Thinker
430 points

Do websites with pictures of people on the first page make the company look more "human", therefore contributing to the success of the product or service the web site tries to promote? Short...

Employees Website People

asked Jan 21 '12 at 11:27

Maxim V. Pavlov
217 points

I have a small startup and what I want to push right now means my potential clients are big corps. If I identify the president/CEO/senior VP of the department I'm interested in, they could be...

Marketing Networking

asked Jun 22 '11 at 06:46

John
173 points

Hey everyone, I'm 26 years old, I recently got my bachelors in computer science and got a secure 9-5 job as a programmer in one of the big software companies. Making good money but something is...

Wantrepreneur

asked Apr 8 '14 at 15:44

LaserBear
100 points

Two classmates and I worked on a class project together a few months ago. The outcome was very good. I continued to work on it over the past few months, while the other two partners haven't done...

Co-Founder Partner

asked Oct 10 '09 at 14:20

Stapler Scissor
96 points

I'd like to publish a Press Release for my language Q&A site. How much should I expect to pay for a PR service and can you recommend one ? Should I only pay for distribution and get the...

Recommendations Press Release

asked Feb 18 '10 at 01:23

Olivier Lalonde
2,753 points

I am considering hiring a firm in India for a website development and am in the process of drafting the agreement. I am located in Australia. Standard agreements include a clause stating which...

Legal Agreements

asked Dec 23 '10 at 13:41

Trish
186 points

I'm running a dating site and I have 3 volunteers working on the administration (approving photos, profiles, removing stalkers, etc). The problem I'm having is that they are, as volunteers, very...

Management Time Management Human Resources

asked Apr 26 '11 at 20:54

Sherif Buzz
462 points

I'm in the final stages of development on my startup. The site is built in ASP.NET using SQL Server 2008. It is a consumer-focused website that I intend to concept-test next month and gather...

Launch Infrastructure Metrics

asked Nov 8 '09 at 07:42

Joe A
1,196 points

If someone approaches you expressing interest in having you perform web-development work, what questions should be asked? Assume you know only the bare-minimum : he/she wants you to develop a...

Pricing Web Dev Communication

asked Jan 7 '11 at 14:16

Closure Cowboy
128 points

As everyone knows that in the beginning days of startups everyone tries to lay low on the cash flow so my question here is that is it a good idea to have ads on the startups(websites)? And if the...

Getting Started Startup Costs Advertising Cost Benefit

asked Sep 11 '11 at 20:22

Safran Ali
272 points

I have an online game. It's been running for almost three years. Users repeatedly acclaim the game as a very good one. We've had some users sign up on the opening day who still play the game...

Marketing

asked Nov 27 '12 at 04:49

Niet The Dark Absol
128 points

I am working full time as a Software Developer and I am making my startup go live this September 2013. My question is that, should I/Not put CEO/Founder Title in my LinkedIn profile while working...

Getting Started Linkedin Titles

asked Jul 15 '13 at 23:22

Rg 3
136 points

I recently formed a c-corp and am looking for outside investment very soon. I'm paying out of pocket for startup expenses (office lease, office equipment, software licenses, etc). I will spend...

Incorporation Tax Accounting Bank

asked Oct 7 '10 at 02:07

User4683
28 points

My core aim is to hire people directly in India (Delhi) and spend a lot of time there myself (I am a British person with a British passport). I am interested in knowing what are the best options...

India Hiring UK Tax Offshore

asked Dec 10 '10 at 22:47

Dav
26 points