Re:Ask HN: Best business advice for software developers
by monk_e_boy on Wednesday April 19, 2017 @08:25AM
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> Figure out who you are selling to and what
> problem you're solving for them BEFORE you build something
Prototypes. Powerpoints. Smoke and mirrors. Demos.
Don't build a thing until you have a buyer. A buyer usually is equally happy buying software or watching a powerpoint and buying software that will be delivered in a few months.
Having a customer who has money waiting makes all the other things simpler. Need to rent an office? Tell them you have customers but no money at the moment. They'll figure out a way to get you into that office. Etc.etc.etc.
Prototypes. Powerpoints. Smoke and mirrors. Demos.
Don't build a thing until you have a buyer. A buyer usually is equally happy buying software or watching a powerpoint and buying software that will be delivered in a few months.
Having a customer who has money waiting makes all the other things simpler. Need to rent an office? Tell them you have customers but no money at the moment. They'll figure out a way to get you into that office. Etc.etc.etc.