Ask HN: SaaS idea that is simple enough for a one-man-shop?

2 points by borplk 10y ago ↗ HN

I wonder if anyone else is having the same dilemma.

I'm wanting to start a SaaS business to run as an independent developer.

My problem is a lot of the ideas that come to my mind I can see would eventually require a team of 3-10+ people to operate and at this stage I'm not looking for that.

The sweet spot for me is where I can make a living from the product while still being able to keep things essentially as a one-man-business.

Do you have any suggestions for a profitable-for-one-person SaaS product?

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smt88 10y ago ↗

As long as "eventually" needing 3-10+ people comes after being cash-flow positive, you can always sell the business and make a good chunk of money.

gldev 10y ago ↗

Unless your userbase is turbo small, it's impossible.

You can try to sell potatoes with silly messages written on them, i belive that's a plausible 1 man business and i am not even joking.

icedchai 10y ago ↗

If you find the right niche, it could be done. Look at some of the MicroConf videos.

warewolf 10y ago ↗

What other hobbies or skills do you have besides coding?

Do you like on demand?