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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.
Re:Ask HN: How do you validate your startup idea? on Thursday May 08, 2014 @11:44AM (#7715884)
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.
Re:Ask HN: How do I add $100k to my 2014 income? on Monday January 27, 2014 @11:07AM (#7131030)
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.
Re:Ask HN: How do I add $100k to my 2014 income? on Monday January 27, 2014 @11:04AM (#7131005)
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.
Re:Your best passive income? (2014) on Wednesday January 22, 2014 @10:57PM (#7106921)
where can we find the book?
Re:Your best passive income? (2014) on Wednesday January 22, 2014 @10:30PM (#7106871)
Nice. Keep up the good work!
Re:Your best passive income? (2014) on Wednesday January 22, 2014 @12:49PM (#7104172)
How many uniques/month does it take for you to turn a profit??
Re:Ask HN: new consulting company culture: DOs and DON'Ts? on Saturday January 04, 2014 @07:32PM (#7013769)
DO: focus on your customers
good stuff man
Re:Ask HN: T-Shirt Printing API? on Monday December 30, 2013 @02:26PM (#6986302)
Re:Ask HN: What book changed your life in 2013? on Monday December 30, 2013 @02:21PM (#6986274)
The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ Demarco
Re:Show HN: I made 30 apps this year and I'm 15 on Monday December 30, 2013 @02:12PM (#6986226)
any iOS apps in your plans?
Re:Ask HN: Plans for side projects in 2014? on Friday December 27, 2013 @05:45PM (#6972958)
Nice plug. Thanks!
The mil
Re:Show HN: Learn Java and More Online (My 1st real Rails app) on Friday December 27, 2013 @02:19PM (#6972134)
thanks
Re:So I sold my first business and here’s what I learned on Friday December 27, 2013 @02:18PM (#6972127)
"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"?
Re:Show HN: I mapped 30k+ paintings around the world on Thursday December 26, 2013 @05:08PM (#6968347)
cool
Re:So I sold my first business and here’s what I learned on Thursday December 26, 2013 @03:58PM (#6968011)
Would you recommend buying a web biz through Flippa?
Re:Show HN: Learn Java and More Online (My 1st real Rails app) on Thursday December 26, 2013 @11:08AM (#6966654)
what's the guest login?
Re:Teespring: How To Build A T-Shirt Company, The Hacker Way on Monday December 23, 2013 @11:01AM (#6954886)
How do you market the site?
Re:Ask HN: What programming language will you learn in 2014? on Monday December 23, 2013 @10:24AM (#6954676)
Ruby, iOS
Nice. Keep us posted on the progress/additions

Do you have a blog where you document the entire process?

Re:Show HN: My first ever e-book, Hacking Obamacare on Friday December 20, 2013 @05:41PM (#6944590)
Liked it on FB. Good luck!
Ruby on Rails development iOS development
Re:When is the right time to open source your project? on Friday December 20, 2013 @12:31PM (#6942625)
When you think what you've created can lead to bigger & better things
Re:My Experience in the Educational Apps Market – 2013 report on Thursday December 19, 2013 @04:00PM (#6937809)
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!
Re:My Experience in the Educational Apps Market – 2013 report on Thursday December 19, 2013 @02:14PM (#6937041)
Do you see yourself expanding to other app niches outside of education?
Re:My Experience in the Educational Apps Market – 2013 report on Thursday December 19, 2013 @02:11PM (#6937014)
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??

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