Partner Questions

Are there any online resources for finding an accountability partner for a startup. It could be in the way of a mentor.

Motivation Partner

asked Jul 10 '12 at 22:34

Justin Alexander
111 points

Everybody seems to think the opposite, but does it really matters how well you are connected with others entrepreneurs, developers or VCs when you own a tech company? It seems obvious that it...

Networking Co-Founder Partner Success Partnerships

asked May 30 '12 at 23:08

Hartator
116 points

I'm a Web developper and have a dating website idea. I'll meet in the next few weeks some webmarketers that could be my potential partners. I'll talk about the idea of course and make them an...

Ideas Partner NDA

asked Jun 1 '12 at 22:52

Younès
120 points

I have seen quite a lot of questions/doubts and concerns here on http://answers.onstartups.com about partnerships. Splitting, percentages, responsibilities, legal obligations etc etc. In my...

Partner Legal Partnership Partnerships

asked Jun 2 '12 at 01:30

User983248
489 points

We are developing product which is SAAS based and is expected to launch by August 12. I am in the process of finding Channel partners/*.Partners, who would help me sell the product in respective...

Products Partner Marketing Channel Commission

asked May 12 '12 at 13:26

Ameya Phadke
56 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

We are a very strong team technology-wise but little start-up/business experience on board. It would make an awful lot of sense to extend the team with someone who potentially has start-up...

Sales Partner Business

asked Mar 13 '12 at 15:31

Michael Hausenblas
118 points

I really need advice in how to protect myself with a new venture I took on. In January 2011, I became an adviser and sat on the board to a beverage company as I taught the CEO about channel...

Partner Definitions Legal

asked Mar 23 '12 at 00:06

Av Gvpsf
11 points

Possible Duplicate: Forming a new software startup, how do I allocate ownership fairly? I'm a developer who has been in contact with a nontechnical cofounder to become the technical cofounder in...

Software Co-Founder Partner Equity

asked Feb 22 '12 at 08:38

Fred
6 points

What happens when you start a company using Joel's Totally Fair Method to Divide Up The Ownership of Any Startup with two technical founders whose roles change over time? Imagine the case where...

Software Partner Equity

asked Feb 12 '12 at 04:15

Gili
178 points

I've finally found someone I wish to extend an offer to as a business partner and make him a part owner in the company, only he's international. The company is an LLC based in the USA and this...

Partner International

asked Feb 15 '12 at 09:34

Marco Ceppi
126 points

I run a business by myself as an HTML/CSS designer. I also do the graphics, the back-end, and customize scripts to fit my clients needs. I also have to draft contracts, keep track of accounts...

Partner

asked Jan 29 '12 at 07:29

Marc
1 point

I started as a single member LLC. I found some great partners. How do I add them into the LLC as members? What needs to be signed between us, is there a specific document we should maintain? Who...

LLC Partner California IRS

asked Feb 2 '12 at 05:13

Box Cat
5 points

I have a question about what are the best exit options for employees that own shares in a company and want to leave after some time. For example, let's say at the start of a company the first...

Partner Employees Shares Vesting

asked Jan 24 '12 at 09:38

Jfaulkins
111 points

I am planning to work as a partner in a startup along with my friend. Since he is a critical resource so he is taking a major chunk of the equity and holds the decision making power. I being a part...

Partner Equity Profitability

asked Dec 20 '11 at 16:02

Jds
3 points

A little background first - I am a co-founder on a small software startup that was founded in 2009. I am the developer while my partner (who came up with the idea) handles the business side of...

Partner

asked Nov 30 '11 at 05:23

Dnr
170 points

We are 3 partners and friends based in Milan, Italy, who started a crowdsourcing site which allows academics to work on short-term assignments. We launched in March of this year, and managed to...

Partner Technical Partnerships

asked Dec 1 '11 at 19:06

User1073693
11 points

So... in a startup... im the techie/developer of the business, my partner is the business side. While, I'm developing this elaborate application... what should he be doing? What do business people...

Partner Planning Business Business Process Partnerships

asked Nov 5 '11 at 10:52

Meow
56 points

I have been developing a game for 3 years now. And recently, a friend has joined me to work on the game with me. By next year, we plan to bring along an artist and musician to help us finish the...

LLC Partner Partnership Corporate Structure

asked Nov 6 '11 at 04:35

Vakey
8 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