Questions

We're based in Canada and are in the process of naming our new business for registration in Canada. We're going to be developing mobile apps. However, we've run into some issues. The name we...

International Registration Name

asked Nov 22 '11 at 13:09

Anon1227
8 points

I am interested in developing a rules engine to help automate and create some of my everyday business and product functions. I'm not a developer by trade, so I have been looking to connect with...

Hiring

asked Jan 4 '12 at 04:15

Jeff
154 points

I run a new apparels ecommerce business and I manually pieced up a terms & conditions page from various sources. I was just wondering if it is at all crucial to have these drafted out by a...

Ecommerce Legal

asked Jul 13 '12 at 12:43

Bernie
23 points

I've searching for advisors in NYC area.I have no idea what kind of deals are being offered to advisors. I need someone to help me to clear it up for me. I don't want to offer a deal that maybe...

Advisors Negotiation

asked Aug 4 '12 at 13:54

Zapoo
303 points

I've been working on my startup for about 3 months now. Currently we have two active team members: a backend developer and a frontend developer (myself). Now we're looking to get investments so...

Funding Investment Investors

asked Jan 27 '13 at 03:41

Michelle
168 points

Our company is a US based software start-up. We have 3-4 contractors in India (Indian citizens, never worked in US) and we pay them directly. We are considering issuing stock options to them. I...

Foreign Stock Options Overseas

asked Jul 23 '13 at 03:38

User27108
6 points

I'm planning on putting together some marketing materials - some on the web, some printed. I would like to work with a 'professional' to help execute my vision, but don't want to hold the person's...

Marketing Outsourcing

asked Mar 25 '10 at 01:20

Ev Conrad
561 points

EDIT: SHORT VERSION - From a user's point of view what's better: One big site (Wikipedia) or multiple smaller sites (Spanishpedia and Techpedia) LONG VERSION : I'm starting a site where people...

Website

asked Sep 26 '10 at 09:19

Kyle
111 points

We are planning to sell iPhone, iPad and Android apps in US Market. We have a company in India having 4 directors. I think we will have to open up a company in USA for this. Do you guys think,...

LLC Iphone USA Android

asked May 14 '11 at 14:11

Abhi
31 points

I was wondering if anyone has come across a free / open-source website chat? I'm interested in something similar to oLark or Live Person, without the monthly fee's... Has anyone ever come across...

Sales Customer Service Conversion Chat

asked Jun 19 '11 at 04:17

Justin Levy
6 points

I've been working up to a full launch and found a competitor emerging. I'm making the liquid used in electronic cigarettes, which contains nicotine along with flavoring and components thought to be...

Competition Product Launch

asked Aug 26 '11 at 05:54

Praxeologist
43 points

I have an idea for a product that is close enough in concept to my employer's business that they might have a claim on the IP (not a valid claim, IMO, but they have all the lawyers). It's unlikely...

Employers Intellectual Property Subsidiary Legal Entity

asked Sep 8 '11 at 03:07

Kevin Lawrence
277 points

I'm altering a contract between myself and another individual. The contract defines clauses for forcing another partner out but does not define how percentage of ownership shall be handled. I.e....

Getting Started Contract Legal Legal Documents

asked Oct 26 '12 at 13:26

Rks
108 points

I just moved states. From what I'm reading online, I have a few options, but the one I've decided to go with is to dissolve my LLC in the old state, and form a sole-proprietorship in the new one to...

Tax Dissolution

asked Dec 9 '12 at 18:27

John Z
216 points

I am involved as a cofounder in a tech/software company. My associate is bringing initial funding and is conversant with finance/accounting, facilities/infrastructure and general organizational...

Strategy Patent Business Copyright

asked Mar 3 '11 at 12:41

Aaron Smothers
56 points

One of our advisors recently suggested we consider using "trigger events" for our second round of capital. Along the lines of "I'll commit $50K now and if you get to 25K registered users by 6/30,...

Funding Investing Venture Capital Capital

asked Mar 31 '11 at 03:32

Warren E. Hart
2,181 points

Possible Duplicate: Forming a new software startup, how do I allocate ownership fairly? I would be the sole on-site tech person, along with being 'tech-co-founder' There are two...

Co-Founder Equity Technical

asked Jul 7 '11 at 03:26

User9968
229 points

Looking to get some SEO work done on our new website. Seems like a bit of a mine field. Can any one please recommend good companies that you have experience of working with (and if you don't mind...

UK SEO

asked Aug 2 '11 at 21:26

Bomb Defused
227 points

How much equity should VC get for $400K in startup funds? And what's the best way to figure this out if I adjust my capital requirements?

Equity Venture Capital Entrepreneurs

asked Aug 19 '11 at 06:09

John
6 points

If you are a simple sole proprietor with a DBA, do you need (by law) to have a separate bank account? I know life is easier if you have a separate bank account, but I am wondering about the...

USA Bank Account

asked Aug 26 '11 at 06:03

Kevin Soviero
180 points