Re:Ask HN: Small dev agency. How to grow our business?
by kagaw on Thursday April 22, 2021 @08:54PM
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> We want to grow our team but hiring developers in the U.S is not an option, given the high wage demands
- You can hire a remote contractor. E.g. in the Philippines or India. When your company grows you can setup a satellite office there. I think the important part is the long-term commitment because it would be costly to hire new contractor every 6-12 months to train and on-boarding process. Also make sure your working time has overlap for better communication.
> What are some of the hot areas that we should build our expertise in besides mobile and web app development to expand our business?
- I suggest you find a niche business and make it your own product. You can find ideas on your clients. In the long-term it is really exhausting and costly developing green field project every year.
- You can hire a remote contractor. E.g. in the Philippines or India. When your company grows you can setup a satellite office there. I think the important part is the long-term commitment because it would be costly to hire new contractor every 6-12 months to train and on-boarding process. Also make sure your working time has overlap for better communication.
> What are some of the hot areas that we should build our expertise in besides mobile and web app development to expand our business?
- I suggest you find a niche business and make it your own product. You can find ideas on your clients. In the long-term it is really exhausting and costly developing green field project every year.