Questions

I really need advice in how to protect myself with a new venture I took on. In January 2011, I became an adviser and sat on the board to a beverage company as I taught the CEO about channel...

Partner Definitions Legal

asked Mar 23 '12 at 00:06

Av Gvpsf
11 points

I am incapable (artistically) of designing a logo for my startup. If I offer to pay someone to create it for me, do I own the intellectual property rights to the logo? Are there any other steps I...

Copyright Logo

asked Mar 23 '12 at 04:42

Explosion Pills
113 points

I am working on a project that will make use a series of educational videos shot in the '80's. While reviewing one of the videos I came across a copyright notice that lists two copyright holders....

Copyright

asked Mar 16 '12 at 06:29

Martin's
121 points

Short background: we are 3 developers who formed a small startup for a very niche market. We do mostly programing but recently we started to provide consultancy as well. We've been working with a...

Development Entrepreneurs Negotiation Profitability Commission

asked Mar 23 '12 at 11:23

Adhg
250 points

I am working on starting a Non profit startup in Boston MA, and looking for a lawyer to talk to about the incorporation filing proces. Google searches return overwhelming amounts of results, and my...

Legal

asked Mar 16 '12 at 06:58

Geoff Matheson
1 point

Do you think is safe to send a copy of the certificate of corporation (Articles Of Incorporation) to a very interested investor? I think this investor wants to verify that my startup company is...

Corporate Structure Corporation S Corp

asked Mar 23 '12 at 12:47

Zapoo
303 points

we are a group of contractors and we have been working as senior developers for more than 15 years. We have worked in retailer, insurances and media agencies and we got a very strong back ground in...

Getting Started Software Developers

asked Mar 16 '12 at 19:32

Massimiliano Peluso
172 points

Where can I find more information on setting up a small business in USA as a Canadian citizen? I need to incorporate in the USA, would this automatically allow me to work in USA? Or does there need...

LLC Canada USA

asked Mar 24 '12 at 15:53

Kim Jong Woo
644 points

2 colleagues and myself won a contest, for a business idea (my idea). We jumped into things and immediately bought a domain, incorporated in a partnership, bought a computer, some business cards...

Legal

asked Mar 24 '12 at 16:05

Jason
11 points

We're looking to enter a joint venture with another entity in order to collaborate on a large IT based project. The agreement is that the other entity will provide most of the human resources,...

Business Model Compensation Joint Venture

asked Mar 17 '12 at 00:56

James
6 points

Starting a home-based internet services company and need to get a business license. Is the address I list to obtain my license {in this case my home address} made available to the public?

LLC Business Permit

asked Mar 17 '12 at 06:38

User16817
63 points

I'm looking to hire a experienced professional on a part-time contact basis to manage the online marketing of my smartphone app. Our focus will be social media. I've found many qualified people on...

Marketing Salary Social

asked Mar 17 '12 at 07:13

Barry Fruitman
119 points

I want to write an iPhone app that provides a common ordering interface for a number of disparate sites that do not have an ordering API. To ensure I can rapidly adapt to any changes in each site's...

Credit Cards Iphone

asked Mar 17 '12 at 07:57

Ryan Michela
101 points

I've recently started a new business and hired a graphic designer to do the company logo. Loved the work, but when he asked me about using it on his portfolio, I did explain that he can only use...

Logo

asked Mar 17 '12 at 09:34

Ray
215 points

I was offered a specific bonus amount on top my hourly rate if I could complete a project by a specific deadline. I met the requirements for the bonus. It's time to invoice and I'm wondering if I...

Incentives Invoice

asked Mar 17 '12 at 16:12

Dustin Davis
272 points

I have a startup with 2 co-founders (me and my partner). My partner is a programmer, whereas I am a half-programmer, half-designer, half-business guy. I have had exceptional experience with pair...

Getting Started Co-Founder Development

asked Mar 17 '12 at 17:41

Victor
593 points

My name is Stephen. This is my first time at your site so I'll explain where I'm at with my product and hopefully I can get a little feedback on what you might think is the best "next step". 1.)...

Funding Registration

asked Mar 17 '12 at 23:07

Stephen
16 points

I have been a startup advisor for a colleague of mine for several years. He is primed to go from incubatory stage to launch and has some excellent blue-chip customers lined up. He is having...

Board Insurance Titles

asked Mar 18 '12 at 00:40

Francesca
6 points

Sorry for the long question, but I promise it's a good read as it includes a challenging topic on growing a bootstrapped business, which I imagine applies to many of you as well. I look forward to...

Business Model Saas Selling Business

asked Mar 18 '12 at 01:19

Novice18
18 points

I have been operating a small, part-time business for the better part of 4-5 years providing IT consulting, web hosting, and tech support. To top it off, I've been working on a business plan for...

Advisors Business Plan

asked Mar 18 '12 at 07:21

David W
128 points