Questions

Just curious: for the startups here, who prepared your cap table--the Excel spreadsheet showing ownership of your equity, and reflecting conversions of debt, future financings, etc.? You (your...

Equity

asked Dec 18 '11 at 09:20

User6492
1,747 points

I'm a high school Special Education teacher who would like to develop an online educational game for students with disabilities. My current tech skills are minimal. Since my idea is in its infancy,...

Software Gaming Education

asked Jan 17 '12 at 04:08

Nyc Teacher
6 points

I mailed in the Anual Report (with payment) for the company about a week before it was due but according to the Cyber Drive Illinois it has not been filed and the check has not been cashed. It is...

Incorporation Reports

asked Dec 8 '12 at 09:02

Rudolph9
108 points

I'm mentoring a former colleague who wants to improve her product management expertise and skills. She's in the very early planning stages at her company on a new product concept. I'd like to give...

Products Product Management

asked Jan 26 '13 at 01:19

Chris
4,214 points

I believe that during the first year of operations a new LLC can treat all capital (up to $50,000) as expenses instead of having to amortize over 180 months. I have 3 questions related to...

LLC Tax USA

asked Oct 26 '13 at 02:45

John E Watson
14 points

Which is the best state to incorporate in if you eventually want to finance your startup with angel funding?I currently have an LLC in my state and not sure if it will be optimal. I went with an...

Incorporation Legal Corporate Structure

asked Mar 19 '14 at 21:26

Regina Villalon
70 points

I was wondering what the pay rate is for marketing and sales consultants that mainly work with startups. I know some companies hire on commission-base only and some offer share/equity in the...

Marketing Sales Consulting

asked Nov 10 '09 at 09:07

Arman Arami
399 points

I am considering building a startup that provides a user with twitter profile score i.e. how good is someone twitter profile before someone follow them. I have basic consideration about what...

Profile Twitter

asked Aug 25 '11 at 20:32

Safran Ali
272 points

I'm somewhat of in a pinch and I'd appreciate your insight on how to solve things for the best. We've been operating like a company for about 1 year, and I say "like" because we haven't really got...

Partner Equity Partnerships

asked Oct 18 '11 at 12:00

Anonymous
6 points

To follow up on my post earlier this month on programmer testing when hiring, let me ask a followup question. Do you skip the programming test if an applicant has a certification in the skill?

Hiring

asked Nov 22 '11 at 00:34

Patrick Ny
300 points

There are a number of formation websites. (ie http://www.companiesmadesimple.com ). I was wondering why you would use one of them rather than just using the companies house website? (I'm based in...

Incorporation

asked Feb 3 '12 at 08:38

Tom Squires
1,047 points

The LLC has operating expenses (e.g., internet, phone, etc.). How are these passed through to the partners? Form 1065 ln 20 provides for Other Deductions such as these (I believe). However,...

LLC Partner Expenses

asked Apr 7 '12 at 11:45

Perplexed Bob
16 points

I've recently launched a website and I need to sign up as many local businesses as I can on it. The website is currently only available for local businesses in Ontario, Canada only. There are a few...

Customers Local

asked Jun 18 '12 at 10:37

Bizlia Inc.
6 points

I want to start a business and have an opportunity to immigrate to US. I am at a crossroads in my life. I have a good business idea and need web developers and programmers to start my website as...

Getting Started Location Business Online Entrepreneurship

asked Aug 21 '13 at 23:15

User27529
6 points

We have just completed and launched our web based project and we are preparing for our marketing strategy after that we are sure we will get quite enough attention and users. After researching for...

Ideas Competition

asked Oct 5 '13 at 21:08

Disconnect25
16 points

I need to move my cash flow now but know my target customer is really a larger customer but sales cycle too long for now. How do I start with finding the low hanging fruit to get things going? Some...

Sales Entrepreneurs Selling

asked Apr 24 '10 at 05:23

Stacey
484 points

How do you guys feel about a domain name using a number (in numbers)? Imagine 43folders, or 37signals... (I always get those 2 confused and have to do a quick Google search oftentimes putting "37...

Marketing Branding Domain

asked May 3 '10 at 11:22

Newyuppie
441 points

I have just launched my first startup regarding A/B test creation and monitoring service for anyone who want to increase their website conversion rate through A/B tests. Is there a way I can find...

Advertising Tools Ab Testing

asked Nov 25 '10 at 18:15

Phlai
98 points

What would you recommend? What does the data says? I am selling online education content and videos through smartphone apps and have to pick one payment collection model. I have three choices as...

Mobile Payments

asked Dec 5 '11 at 21:16

Finance Mentor
688 points

If we were to incorporate our company in another company (where one of our co-founder lives), would that seriously limit our ability to raise money from venture capital firms?The primary benefit to...

Funding Venture Capital Legal Tax Tax Structure

asked Jul 10 '14 at 20:14

Ronald Whittaker
7 points