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As an example, a business can scale a lot faster with a $1M cash infusion than it can with just $50K in the bank.
Quickly create a landing page using something like Unbounce then drive some traffic to it ie. spend $100 on AdWords.
Offer something like free access to your product or service for the 1st 100 signups. If you get traction, you'll know you've got something. Then you can use those initial signups as a beta group.
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pcharles on Monday January 27, 2014 @12:10PM
from the ask-hn dept.
Are there any services that scan the web to see if people are using pics of you without your consent?
Go to Meetups in your local area & listen to the things that people complain about & create a list. You'll find out that people usually complain about the same things.
Before you dive in & do consulting full time, make sure you have a few PAYING customers. The biggest issue with consulting is the recurring revenue issue. You want to have paying customers already then get referrals from them to keep business coming in.
where can we find the book?
Nice. Keep up the good work!
How many uniques/month does it take for you to turn a profit??
DO: focus on your customers
The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ Demarco
any iOS apps in your plans?
"If the value is good, sure"
Good point. I'm glad you brought that up
A few questions:
1. How can you tell if the revenue stats are valid?
2. How do you determine "good value"?
Would you recommend buying a web biz through Flippa?
How do you market the site?
Nice. Keep us posted on the progress/additions
Do you have a blog where you document the entire process?
Liked it on FB. Good luck!
Ruby on Rails development
iOS development
When you think what you've created can lead to bigger & better things
Very true. I'm decent at coding but not so good with designing & graphics (so I have no problem outsourcing that). I've also spent a LOT of time over the past few years building up my marketing skills. So I hope to divide & conquer.
Thanks for the feedback!
Do you see yourself expanding to other app niches outside of education?
Would you recommend a technical person to create the apps (design & coding) themselves or outsource it?
You're giving up a little bit of control but you may be able to get more done faster
Thoughts??