Questions

Assume there is no one doing type as you search. And I am the first one to do it, can I patent this application? If not, please explain. Thank you.

Legal Patent

asked Sep 18 '11 at 16:14

Ted Wong
171 points

I invented a new software based hardware technology which can solve many problems. I know getting a patent takes a very long time and is not an easy task. Do I have to apply and wait to get a...

Ideas Legal Patent

asked Jun 18 '12 at 04:51

Eric
6 points

We been going back and forth on emails and spoke on phone once. He lives outside of USA. The Angel said he loves the deal, but he won't take the deal seriously unless he has the full scope of the...

Negotiation Angel

asked Aug 3 '12 at 09:21

Zapoo
303 points

I'm a bit tired and frustrated with my BizSpark application. I've been rejected twice. The first time, I didn't have a company E-Mail and URL. The second time, I provided a proper company E-Mail...

Bizspark

asked May 4 '13 at 15:54

Knack
8 points

Is placing an ad in Yellow Pages still a worthwhile investment for local businesses? Or is it completely worthless and people solely rely on Google to find stores?

Marketing Local

asked Apr 28 '14 at 11:12

James Andrade
9 points

I'm the founder of a hosted ecommerce startup. We haven't launched a public beta yet, and we're trying to earn enough runway to be able to work on the startup full time for just a few months to get...

Bootstrapped

asked Oct 14 '09 at 14:25

Daniel Crenna
236 points

I'm investigating ad serving software. Google has a product, acquired from DoubleClick, called DFP. They've divided it up into a free "small business" version (too small for me) and a premium DFP...

Advertising Website Google

asked May 20 '10 at 01:25

Joel Spolsky
13,482 points

I have a website Smart Company Software. I have two desktop software applications in development and I want to have a website for each one. The Smart Company Software website will be for all of my...

Website Naming Domain

asked Oct 9 '10 at 02:08

Smart Company Software
22 points

I am considering starting a website with a partner. Revenues will be purely ad related. Is it ok to use two different Adsense IDs on the same website/webpages? I mean: would that comply with the...

Revenue Partnerships Adsense

asked Nov 30 '10 at 10:13

Tucson
714 points

If I am running a SAAS businss and my users are paying me e.g. 10$ per month is there a sales tax liability on it? Who pays that tax and what are the different things to consider. Does it matter...

Tax Saas

asked Dec 12 '10 at 11:19

Jewelthief
151 points

I am developing a tool but It's really difficult to get a name. I'm wondering if I can use a domain like xptoapp.com without infringement the trademark "xpto" if it exists. How does this work? I...

Trademark Domain

asked Mar 3 '11 at 00:37

Tiago
333 points

What types of things do I need to consider if I get approached from a venture fund overseas? I had an early-stage venture fund from Germany contact me looking to learn more about our startup and...

Funding Venture Capital Angel Overseas Seed

asked Jun 5 '11 at 05:46

Nick
1,171 points

My friend and I are starting an online business to sell environmentally friendly diapers. We are both middle aged women. She has kids, I don't and our husbands work for the city. We have some...

Business Organization

asked Jun 18 '11 at 00:04

Janice
6 points

Due to country restrictions and bureaucracy, I can't sell apps on Android Market and Apple Appstore. There are music distribution services like TuneCore and CD Baby that place your music on...

Distribution Mobile

asked Jul 12 '11 at 13:04

Jeff
58 points

I'm offering professional support for an open source product, with the blessings of the team behind it. What is a good way to structure support to make this good for my clients AND worth my...

Open Source Support

asked Aug 18 '11 at 14:29

Steve Mc Leod
118 points

Just wondering if a software startup can qualify for SBA loan or is it actually for brick and mortar mom/pop business? If anyone has experience successfully getting a loan for Software startup...

Startup Costs Loan SBA

asked Oct 5 '11 at 06:05

Gagan
150 points

What are some of the cons of being a startup in the bay area?

Silicon Valley Startups

asked Mar 19 '14 at 13:27

Lindsey Anderson
10 points

I'm thinking to start drop shipping business – to open an online store with products from AliExpress. Now I'm choosing between Oberlo and AliDropship. But the more I'm reading about that type of...

Getting Started Ecommerce Entrepreneur Dropshipping Online Business

asked Jun 13 '18 at 11:11

Ольга Гончарова
6 points

If I'm registered as solopreneur can I avoid putting something like: Joe Doe, <Home address> and put instead: example.com <solo registration number> on a payment gateway landing...

Solo Entrepreneur

asked Nov 14 '11 at 19:29

User14417
8 points

My "business" partner who mainly did nothing for 5 months on the business end is finally deciding to depart the business. I am still going to continue developing the business and the product. How...

Conflicts

asked Jan 3 '12 at 13:15

Bojo
8 points