Questions

Does being somewhat detached from your business give you the ability to enjoy a balanced life and ''switch off'' when you get home from work so you can live in the moment? Is it still possible to...

Personality

asked Nov 19 '09 at 08:38

Jordan Milne
116 points

I have a few questions regarding equity distribution that I would like to get cleared out, since I am the core developer and CTO of this project and have very little idea on businesses etc. My...

Co-Founder Equity

asked Aug 12 '11 at 00:26

Hackfanatic
43 points

I am one of the first employees of a start-up and joined with a technical background. Now a few years down the line, I would like getting into sales. While I am getting good results, I know they...

Marketing Sales

asked Aug 17 '11 at 14:33

Lost In Transit
181 points

Im developing a business model that brings a new feature to its market. the idea itself is new and nobody is doing it today. in order to enable this, Im using an existing platform (free at this...

Competition Free

asked Jun 4 '12 at 14:37

Lior
11 points

Considering the fact that a startup usually happens because of a founder's initial vision. Is it a good idea to have a founder as one of the C-level executives of a startup company?. What...

Getting Started Co-Founder

asked Oct 13 '09 at 04:42

Anup
547 points

Should we market our "Try Before You Buy" software as Shareware or not? I've heard that it may have a bad connotation and you're better off calling it something else. Should I try to avoid using...

Marketing Software Trial

asked Nov 13 '09 at 14:59

Lkessler
1,471 points

I've just finished the excellent Inbound Marketing book of Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah. I would like to implement some of their proposed strategies about social network marketing, like...

Marketing Inbound Marketing

asked Dec 15 '09 at 09:06

Morindo
13 points

If I provide consulting/freelance services for a US company, does it matter for the US company whether I'm based in Germany, India or the Seychelles? I'm NOT interested in the reputations these...

Consulting Offshore

asked Jul 10 '11 at 20:11

Znq
164 points

I am interested in finding information about a competitor and I am curious if anyone knows of any good resources for this type of thing. Information I'd like to know: How much money they made...

Competition

asked Sep 12 '11 at 05:05

Abe Miessler
264 points

I will be joining as a senior developer on a startup and I will be working 20 hours a week remotely. I have a day job which pays my bills now. The company is not funded yet so we will not be given...

Independent Contractor Stock Options Convertible Note

asked Apr 5 '12 at 01:59

Java Mouse
113 points

I am just curious on this one. I understand that partners usually have to contribute capital. What is the very general calculation used to work out how much would be required to contribute for x...

Partnerships

asked Aug 28 '13 at 23:00

Joel Cahill
11 points

How do you get advisors for your new startup if your personal network is limited?Do you just contact people for a meeting to get advice and then just ask them to become an advisor? What's the...

Advisors Mentor

asked Feb 15 '14 at 13:41

User30135
11 points

Do venture capitalists leave the company and board of directors after getting their 10x returns. how much ownership does company give to the stock holders and what kind of board of directors do...

Board Venture Capital Exit Strategy

asked Dec 10 '09 at 07:59

Syed
445 points

For years, RIM's Blackberry devices were the corporate standard. Today, many businesses deploy smartphones running Google Android, Apple iOS, or Windows Phone as well. What are the pros and cons...

IT Phone Business Services

asked Dec 30 '09 at 00:58

Mathaix
510 points

Our web app deal with social networks and different login systems fit with the app. MY question is which login frontend do you prefer. a. a username / password text field form with submit...

User Interface

asked Jan 17 '10 at 01:42

Eric
352 points

About 6 years ago I did have a limited company for Contract Work I was doing for 6 months, it was very simple and no problems. I now live in Poland with my girlfriend and found it difficult to get...

UK Tax Contractor Limited

asked Aug 28 '13 at 23:19

Anthony Kerr
11 points

I'm in a predicament. I currently work as a Senior Software Engineer for a medium sized company (top 200 website in U.S.) and get paid above average. This company treats me very well, the people...

CTO Equity

asked Mar 11 '14 at 17:15

User33845
11 points

Being persuasive helps in almost every aspect of being an entrepreneur. Just a few places I can see it being tremendously helpful: Hiring Writing copy for your site Selling your product directly...

Entrepreneurship Hacks Persuasion

asked Apr 10 '14 at 16:42

Vernon Smith
12 points

My company is working with a handful of private investors and we would like to see what a typical term sheet looks like. Does anybody know where I can find myself some sample term sheets that show...

Equity

asked Oct 13 '09 at 04:46

Jason
152 points

Obviously determining Market Size is a vital step in starting a business. With ecommerce or the sale of a product it seems to be a much more concrete process. On that note, does anyone have any...

Market Analysis Market Opportunity Market Research

asked Jan 26 '10 at 15:59

Eric Amzalag
818 points