I started a new business today.
While I have been a programmer for many years, and a consultant for more years, and a data analyst/father/breadwinner for even more years, it was today that I turned a corner. I opened a business checking account.
I already have an LLC. I already have contractor relationships with the government, and have had many clients over the years and lots of gigs. But for some reason, those never felt like turning a corner. So today, new bank account with $2k seed money.
Short term goals:
1. a viable website by the end of January 2012.
2. making actual sales and turning coin by mid February.
Long term goals:
1. all of it will be done within margin, bootstrapping this baby the entire way.
2. financial independence within three years.
3. to learn enough stuff that making beautiful, profitable websites and e-businesses becomes second nature.
4. to also produce useful back-end software that no one has ever thought of, and can be sold/licensed of its own accord.
5. eventual liquidation event and move to the next project.
I decided to start this thread and keep it as a journal, so that I am holding myself accountable to these goals and they don't just drift away like a forgotten dream. I am stepping up, doing this thing, and doing it well. When I have a test website, I will post the link for comments. Thank you in advance for any and all input/kicks in the pants, as needed, on this journey.
-awjt
While I have been a programmer for many years, and a consultant for more years, and a data analyst/father/breadwinner for even more years, it was today that I turned a corner. I opened a business checking account.
I already have an LLC. I already have contractor relationships with the government, and have had many clients over the years and lots of gigs. But for some reason, those never felt like turning a corner. So today, new bank account with $2k seed money.
Short term goals:
1. a viable website by the end of January 2012.
2. making actual sales and turning coin by mid February.
Long term goals:
1. all of it will be done within margin, bootstrapping this baby the entire way.
2. financial independence within three years.
3. to learn enough stuff that making beautiful, profitable websites and e-businesses becomes second nature.
4. to also produce useful back-end software that no one has ever thought of, and can be sold/licensed of its own accord.
5. eventual liquidation event and move to the next project.
I decided to start this thread and keep it as a journal, so that I am holding myself accountable to these goals and they don't just drift away like a forgotten dream. I am stepping up, doing this thing, and doing it well. When I have a test website, I will post the link for comments. Thank you in advance for any and all input/kicks in the pants, as needed, on this journey.
-awjt
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