Questions

My startup needs more software engineers, but I'm not sure how I should advertise this opportunity. Most job offerings promise working on a project for an International Company, and therefore a...

Hiring Job Offer

asked Jun 1 '13 at 03:03

Jani Kovacs
75 points

I'm curious if anyone has any examples to share of local businesses that have grown using social media alone. Good examples: Real Estate Agent facebook...

Marketing Web 2.0 Research Website

asked Nov 4 '09 at 12:34

Adam
446 points

How do I provide a solid proof point for potential investors while also making customers comfortable with the process? Any pitfalls to be wary of?

Customers B2B

asked Nov 17 '10 at 08:43

Greg
339 points

I incorporated an S Corp using legalzoom services but they just created a C corp for me. I filed my tax returns as an S-corp with the IRS and the state. I had no activities with the company. I want...

Tax Tax Structure

asked Apr 4 '12 at 06:53

Zapoo
303 points

We have a company that has three business partners (all of us are liable for whatever happens in the company). One of the partners is temporarily leaving the company as he can't fulfill his duties...

Partner Legal Founders Agreement Agreements

asked Aug 29 '12 at 18:37

Kraken
16 points

When I investigate enterprise client software needs, I can easily identify a list of things that can make them happier. (none are necessarily directly cost-cutting or revenue gaining, but all...

Product Management Customer Feedback Market Research

asked Oct 16 '13 at 06:38

Max
113 points

I'm starting a business similar to Zazzle, but geared more towards B2B products. The sales process is unfamiliar territory for me.What should I do if companies ask for samples? Should I charge for...

Sales Products B2B Selling

asked Apr 4 '14 at 13:56

Jorge Bolton
14 points

My co-founder and I have pitched to tens of venture capital firms in the bay area. Not once have been openly told "no". It seems all the VCs give you an open ended reply that makes you feel hopeful...

Funding Venture Capital Silicon Valley Investors

asked Apr 29 '15 at 11:12

Mary Sterrett
12 points

What goal you have when start new product (despite money :)?

Motivation

asked Oct 12 '09 at 02:03

Michael Dubakov
39 points

If you were the owner/partner in a traditional professional services business, ie an accountant or a lawyer, how would you use internet marketing to build your practice? One path would be to run...

Marketing Location

asked Nov 4 '09 at 12:57

Adam
446 points

These days, I've noticed that a lot of the one man (woman) shops all try to appear larger than life, i.e. go for a corporate look. I find that given how Social Media has progressed, this isn't a...

Recommendations Website Web Design

asked Jan 7 '12 at 13:18

Ray
215 points

Any tips or guidelines? Or is there a great book on that?

Marketing Advertising

asked Jul 14 '10 at 13:05

Jack
116 points

I've been working on a site. It started as a side project to teach myself a bunch of things but now that it's live I'd really like to pump some life into it. Functionality is limited; basically,...

Marketing Traffic Promotion Web App

asked Dec 23 '10 at 04:11

Sergi Papaseit
113 points

My partner and I are software developers. We have formed an LLC and are starting to take consulting gigs. We have spent most of our careers at larger companies and have never been involved with...

Software Contract Legal Consulting

asked Dec 2 '11 at 15:15

Frank
113 points

I know Joel Spolsky has been very vocal about private offices being best for engineers. But do you think being a private office might feel lonely after a while?Which plan has the perfect balance of...

Office Space

asked Feb 12 '14 at 23:28

Kelly P.
11 points

We're just getting started with scaling our business and one of the things we want to implement is a 4/1 work day. 4 days are spent working, and 1 day is for individual projects (just like Google's...

Employees Human Resources Team Project

asked Jun 6 '14 at 15:27

William Green
14 points

I'm interested in hearing from programmers & computer scientists who have started their own company. What is the general nature of your business and how did you play a part in starting it? Any...

Program

asked Jun 4 '10 at 09:26

Paul
138 points

I'm currently developing a game with a few friends and have plans to sell it and distribute it worldwide via digital means. I'd like to know what I should take into consideration if I want to sell...

Software International Internet

asked Dec 16 '10 at 09:38

Kensai
111 points

I am currently employed at a large software company and have recently sprouted a new business idea which I believe (as all true entrepreneurs would) has big potential. The concept would likely...

Venture Capital Legal

asked Oct 21 '11 at 13:03

Razrlite
11 points

According to Wikipedia, accepting online credit card payments is possible in Italy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debit_card#Italy. Anyone have experience implementing such a solution? Who has a...

Payments Credit Cards

asked Oct 13 '09 at 02:42

Friism
111 points