mapster

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January 13, 2011 (15y ago)
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christen.erichsen@gmail.com
  1. His interests are more in socializing and hobbies than tinkering in python, C++, or javascript. He had a few classes in js and C++ and did very well, but its not something he continues to do on his own. I am not a…

  2. If execution is better than the idea, is having an audience better than idea and execution? It seems if I want to sell my saas or someone else’s, I won’t be effective without an email list or large social following.

  3. I wrote some apps that improve workflow at work. I wrote these in my own time. How should I share these with my company? Should I ask for compensation at some point?

  4. I have a 1 trick pony SaaS for a specific business transaction which isn't required on a routing basis, unfortunately. So I need to integrate pay-as-you-go. Open to recommendations of payment API I can integrate to…

  5. These can be tech and non-tech (content etc) models. Ideally it would be nice to have a list or diagram of only the 'currently effective/lucrative' web-based business models. why? I think it would be a great tool for…

  6. Success or lack thereof boils down to one's ability to make good and decisive decisions. Example: Even being consistent at something (learning, planning, thinking before you speak) requires making good decisions…

  7. I use Nextdoor.com frequently, especially for plumber/contractor recommendations. Where do you turn to for recommends for a coder or designer? My LinkedIn network is too small and niche-y to be useful for such tasks.

  8. I make web widgets (webmaps, apps, etc.) that do cool stuff for businesses, franchises, and govts. 6 out of 10 projects I think "if the client loves this, then others will pay for it." Have you successfully 'white…

  9. I'll wager 99% of computers (laptops, desktop) purchased as a gift for a kid (<13) as a general purpose computer is in quick measure a youtube and game platform. what a waste. Equally, most parents really are too busy…

  10. I had an idea for a while, and only recently started shopping around the idea to ideal customers. Its an SaaS with monthly subscription. I have ~50 perfect customers asking when it will be available. This is a huge…

  11. In the US it is tax time, and as a freelancer (sole proprietor) I am looking to revamp my bookkeeping and tax methods. Currently I use no bookkeeping system and I figure my taxes at the end of the year, which is always…

  12. I could really use some pointers on what my next step should be. A B2B service idea dawned on me from my experience as a consultant. I vetted the idea with ~10 professionals in the field. All of them really like the…

  13. Me: Freelancer looking for a full-time position. Very interested in sales and would love to gain experience. Can afford 2 hours a day between current freelance workload. Willing to work on commission only basis. I am…

  14. 301 Neighborhoods (mapsalesdirect.com)
  15. Curious if there are stories of turning a one-off freelancing or consulting job into a startup? I realize that client's pay me to do X, so there must be many others looking for X already made. For the record I don't…