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Use a law firm to form c corp

Is it necessary to use a law firm to form a Delaware c corp with only 1 owner/shareholder? Can I just do that myself? even though I live in a different state?

asked Nov 4 '12 at 10:07
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Emil
8 points

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Telephone calls to leads outside of the US?

I recently began calling up people who fill out the lead capture form on my website (name, email, phone). I'm based in the US, and calling US numbers is no problem. But my product is available...

asked Nov 28 '12 at 04:59
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Bc Web
101 points

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Private Label eStore clothes or wedding

I want to have a private label estore, selling clothes, preferably wedding dresses. The clothes do not need to be white labeled. The clothes can have brands etc. I'm looking for the estore that is...

asked Feb 22 '13 at 14:16
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Martin Ivanovich
6 points

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Non-dilutable options

I have an entity I've been working on for roughly 4 years, the last being a real push to get it out the door. A student recently joined me and got us into a student business plan competition and we...

asked May 2 '13 at 22:47
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User26081
6 points

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The Necessity of a Niche?

I understand that it is accepted as dogma that a small business needs to have a niche to be successful (in my particular case, with respect to web design). However, I've only read...

asked Dec 2 '13 at 04:34
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Mentok
8 points

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Employee sign-on bonuses? Do new hires expect one as norm?

I read an article that Facebook gives some newly graduated engineers a $100K sign on bonus! Are sign-on bonuses, not necessarily the crazy amount FB offers, becoming the norm to hire skilled...

asked Feb 18 '14 at 18:31
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Rodney
16 points

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Twitter profile background

I am looking for recommendations on creating Twitter background image for a young software company. The goal is to have a Twitter profile page that projects an image attractive to IT / software...

asked Apr 23 '10 at 00:32
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Vadim Kleyzit
18 points

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New user signup process on a global website

What is the best way to handle signups for new users when you want them to register anonymously but identify their country, city and Zip/Postal code? Some countries don't have postal codes. I would...

asked Jul 25 '10 at 10:06
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David Handel
56 points

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Separate Personal Bank Account for a LLC

I understand that you always want to use a business banking account for your LLC lest you lose legal protections by intermixing personal money with business money. Does the same apply if I were to...

asked Apr 2 '11 at 13:01
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Awolf
106 points

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How do I get a trademark on a logo and slogan when I have no money?

I have an idea for two great logos and slogans that I would sell to two different companies if I could afford to get them secured through a reputable attorney. I have an attorney in mind. Is it a...

asked Aug 7 '11 at 04:00
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Troy
6 points

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Finding investors for a website, how it works?

This is a very basic question. I have a startup website which has a business model. The website is basically a non-profit organization focused at a certain group of people and has a cause (not...

asked Oct 4 '11 at 05:33
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Chimpanzee
102 points

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Disadvantages of using a photo as a logo

I am considering using a small picture as my logo. The picture is of the Earth shaped into a light bulb. What could be the disadvantages of not using a drawing as a logo?

asked Feb 13 '12 at 09:08
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David
1,567 points

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What is a good marketing framework for an internet marketplace application

We are building a web-based application which will provide an advertising outlet and online fulfillment for certain service providers. We are writing our marketing plan and I am wondering if anyone...

asked Mar 6 '12 at 04:37
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Confused
6 points

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Image uploading app - Terms of service

I'm currently working on a simple image uploading app that lets you upload images to services like Flickr and Facebook. Do I need a terms of service or some other kind of disclaimer for an app like...

asked Apr 5 '12 at 23:15
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James
6 points

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Implementation partners-protecting source code

I have an existing SAAS platform and I am in the process of working with multiple implementation partners or vendors for some enhancements. How do I make sure my source code is protected? Some of...

asked Mar 7 '13 at 03:35
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User8226
197 points

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How to define startup Partnerships norms?

I need your suggestion on below scenario. I am planning to venture into one internet startup. Its a niche domain. I have worked in the domain and understand the domain well. I have studied the...

asked May 18 '10 at 17:29
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Beginner
26 points

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Background Checks

If I need to do a background search on a potential contractor, am I obligated to inform them and/or get their consent?

asked May 28 '11 at 08:22
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Aj.
212 points

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UK Ltd company formation agent advice and pitfalls?

I am on the verge of pushing the button and incorporating my startup. I have determined that a UK Ltd company is the right corporate vehicle for me. I have also decided to use a formation service...

asked Jun 9 '11 at 23:51
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Paperjam
394 points

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Legality of using logos in business

What is the legality of using logos such as Batman or JLS on or in products? If I make a t-shirt Iron on Transfer, with the batman logo or some other logo on it, and sell it, is that legal?

asked Aug 31 '11 at 00:08
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Just Anil
108 points

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FLOSS licensing: should I force copyleft notice in footer?

I'm developing a fairly large web-application with a public-facing JSON REST API, mobile apps for every platform (using AngularJS with Apache Cordova) and specialised e-commerce configurable by...

asked Oct 22 '12 at 19:03
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Stackoverflowuser95
6 points