Finance Questions
EDIT 1: So in short, is there a free way for me to get $1 from a customer and send that $1 to my bank account. If free is not an option, what is the cheapest way for me to get that $1 to my bank...
Lets say I make the next google ads service (hypothetically speaking), how can I pay my users in more or less real time? with minimal or no additional cost to the company.
If I pay someone via paypal, do I still have to fill in the 1099 and/or w forms?
I am in the process of starting a business. The nature of the business is Photography (weddings, etc.). What would be a good accounting software solution (preferably cloud-based or SaaS)?
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Our company has been asked to produce a financial forecast. Normally you would use data from similar businesses in the same industry. But, how can we do this when our business model is different...
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What/who decides which stock exchange a company is listed on? How is the decision taken (if it's actually a decision)?
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I am in the process of determining the pricing details for a subscription service (I have the standard, premium and plus accounts) and I'd like to create a spreadsheet of what expenses are involved...
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I am a professional developer with a couple of hobby websites. I have been paying hosting costs out of my pocket over the last couple of years and don't really mind as the users have been grateful....
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Greetings, with a friend of mine, we will be applying to a governmental program that financially assists young entrepreneurs to start their own startup company. Our project is a form of product...
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I read that it is common/possible for investors to ask for anti-dilution clauses. Is there a way a co-founder can protect himself against dilution? Of course, dilution will eventually happen...
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Is there such thing as not making enough money to get taxed in NY state? What is that amount?
Anyone know what, if any, legal hoops one has to jump through to start an escrow service? Such a service, similar to how it works on Rentacoder et al, would be a core feature of a new project I...
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I am looking for some suggestions. Currently I am in a startup, finishing my product. I can't get a job because I am working all week long all day on the product, and nearing completion... I...
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I've repeatedly heard the advice (from successful business owners) to not give up direct control over the company finances. It seems that enough founders out there have been burned by seemingly...
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My employer of 5 years is looking to start a side-business that complements our current business. We're a software developer and I'm his lead developer and longest employee. I trust him implicitly,...
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I have recently approached my business partner with a request to buy out his membership in our LLC. His involvement as of late is declining and a buy out was something we had planned on from day 1....
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I'm operating a startup in its 1st year. This year's sales from consulting services is very good but the pipeline for next financial year is very very weak. My question is, legally, can I delay...
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As I learn, fundraising is always a nightmare. It drains a considerable amount of energy. No matter how promising the pitch you make, it's not sure to entice an Angel or a VC. Even if they agree,...
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The question speaks for itself. There are similar questions, but I didn't find one that provides a checklist of things you should consider before and after borrowing money to fund your...
I am building my own business and tentatively I will go into business interpretation, real estate market, travel market, and international trade market. I am trilingual and I like to travel around...
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