[osflash] [OT] Doing our own business

[Marcelo de Moraes Serpa]

@Danny: Thank you for taking your time to help me, Danny. I know that
sometime soon, if I really want to take this seriously, I will have to deal
with the business aspects you mentioned.

I've been reading "Getting Real" from 37signals which is a nice workflow
methodology for small business.

Marcelo.

On 10/27/06, DannyT <danmoov2 at googlemail.com> wrote:
>
> Hey Marcelo,
>
> My 'tuppence' on the subject is on the business side of things. Don't
> dismiss the fact that you are setting up "a business", sounds obvious, but
> it's easy to overlook the fact that having the tecnical skills and
> enthusiasm doesn't gaurentee success, you'll also need to pick up some
> business savvy. Be aware of client expectations, look into account handling,
> project management, marketing (traditionaly as well as online), public
> relations, financials and cash flow ("ugh" but fundemental) and any other
> business studies topics.
>
> It's very common to see some of the best developers in the world not
> getting the recognition, money and projects they deserve because no one
> knows they're there. Conversely it's also frustrating to find shockingly bad
> developers in high places because of the incredible business minds behind
> them.
>
> Bear these points in mind, as well as your abilities and enthusiasm and
> I'm sure you'll have much success in your venture.
>
> All the best!
>
> Dan
>
> P.S. regarding the full-time committment, I'd say weigh up what you have
> to loose and if it makes sense go for it. I made myself quite sick by over
> stretching myself when setting up my own business by working a full time job
> at the same time, which was certainly not worth it. But then I had no wife,
> children, mortgage etc to lose.
>
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