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last year, a friend and i started an LLC in california. we made a couple of mobile apps which we sell through apple, google, amazon, etc. shortly after that, i co-founded another startup, which has...

LLC Tax Business California Mobile Apps

asked Aug 1 '13 at 07:58

Ben H
106 points

What are some pros and cons to each? There are a few lifestyle businesses that seem to have grown huge without any funding. WikiHow is one such example.Why would you choose one over the other?

Funding Business Startups Lifestyle

asked Mar 6 '14 at 18:00

Jonathan Thompson
20 points

Let's say a company developed some easy to use web applications: a CMS an eCommerce, etc. Do you think it should place a working DEMO on their website for these applications or NOT? The question...

Competition Demo

asked Apr 14 '10 at 07:13

Marco Demaio
175 points

I've seen other posts that ask about creating banner ads for cheap, but none that focus on the actual elements that should be in a banner ad for a startup. What are some general tips for creating...

Advertising

asked Sep 11 '10 at 15:50

Javid Jamae
347 points

My idea works with the help of major companies, however, Im afraid if I share it with them they may steal the idea. I know there isnt much I can do to protect myself from this happening. My...

Getting Started Funding

asked Aug 5 '11 at 03:18

B Run
11 points

When starting a small software business what would be ideal and why? I mean in the context of technologies 1- Stick with only one technology ( ex: only Java ) 2- Go for several technologies (...

Getting Started Software Decision Small Business

asked Oct 13 '11 at 13:40

D Shan
68 points

Suppose A filed a provisional application yesterday. Today, B files an application that is very similar to A's, and says 'her' idea is unique and patent pending. Will B get the benefits of her...

Patent Provisional Patent

asked Feb 17 '12 at 15:28

Mhc
108 points

A website from a competitor is using images we own the copyright to, and is asserting on their site that they own the copyright. Is there a way to create a neutral record of their...

Copyright

asked Mar 12 '12 at 08:25

Ashton M.
83 points

I'll try to outline this quickly. Two equal, 50/50, partners - one is building/creating the product, running all operations, etc…the other is footing the bills and will be doing the sales. At the...

Equity Investment

asked Nov 15 '12 at 12:14

Calais
51 points

A friend of mine is starting his own company based off my proof of concept and we have arrived at two alternatives for me to help him out financially in this endeavor in regards to rental property...

Investing USA Capital

asked Nov 27 '13 at 10:25

F1 Student In Us
141 points

I'm now working on my speech to sell my product, and I'm wondering what words to use to describe it. My product is a "real estate repository", and that's the words my competitor are using too. But...

Marketing

asked Sep 22 '14 at 14:25

Francis L
33 points

I am an entrepreneur who thought of an idea and executed. We are growing and now I am realizing basic challenges that all business face when it comes to operations, employees and financial...

Finance

asked Mar 12 '10 at 23:28

Gesco
71 points

In a recent group chat hosted by Joel Spolsky regarding the Stackoverflow Series A funding round, Spolsky was asked: "How do you envision making a profit?" to which Spolsky replied: "...the...

Funding Venture Capital Business Model Revenue

asked May 8 '10 at 11:06

Howie
148 points

I'm having a problem coming up with a business model other than advertising. I did a little research, and it seems to me that people are paying for features/services that deals with...

Business Model

asked Jun 20 '10 at 21:37

Raed
101 points

I'm about to start up an eCommerce site for health products. However, I'm unsure of how to structure the company, in particular reference to shipping of product. Should I buy my own product, stock...

Ecommerce Corporate Structure Selling Business

asked Aug 4 '10 at 01:46

Dr. Khan
27 points

I wanted to know if it was needed to have Board Members and Advisers for your start-up to be successful. I know there are advantages to having this committee in terms of how they can advise you,...

Board Advisors

asked Mar 12 '11 at 06:09

John
161 points

The companies I am targeting are big corps, mostly in California. I'm a small software startup looking to sell surgical simulator technology. As a first meeting, is it normal to play it...

Contact Meet Up

asked Jun 27 '11 at 20:57

John
173 points

So I am about to hire a backend developer, and I've basically made a bunch of notes as to functionality, and broken them out page by page. Is there an 'industry standard' way of writing specs, like...

Development

asked Sep 10 '11 at 09:34

Jdh
182 points

If the non-liability works – it works. If not – why would the second part work?

Legal Terms And Conditions Liability

asked Apr 18 '12 at 22:37

Startup1
90 points

We are a start up just building our website and are considering whether to focus on a niche market or to sell to the broader market. Does anybody have any experience of being in a similar dilemma...

Niche

asked Sep 22 '14 at 18:40

Garysvpa
53 points