Lately there have been many threads about fastlaners wanting to execute their internet business ideas:
"where can I learn how to program?"
"what programing languages should I use?"
"how to outsource my website development?"
"how to develop an iphone app"
I thought, why not gather the answers to the most common questions and good resources here?
So concentrating on the technical side of executing your idea into a business (not talking about the idea itself here), First question to ask:
- Should I do it myself, or hire someone?
The first urge many people have is to jump in and start learning how to program, and to code the website/app themselves.
Altough admirable, this is usually not the best way to go. Just because MJ did it 10 years ago doesn't necessarily mean you need to do it yourself now. Things have changed noticeably, and today there are many tools that did not exist 10 years ago.
Think about the pros and cons of doing it yourself.
Pros:
- Controll
- Less money spent to develop
- Agility in making changes
- Learning skills
Cons:
- If you are busy with the technical side all day, who takes care of the business and marketing side?
- Time. How long will it take you to learn everything you need to know and build it?
- Quality. An experienced programer/designer is likely to do a much better job.
- Opportunity Cost. What are you giving up to learn how to code? (I.E time to work a job and make money etc)
Some questions that can help you decide:
- How complicated is the website to build? Do I just need a website that shows information and sells a product, or is it going to be a complicated platform that interact with 20 different websites and systems?
- How much technical knowledge will the business require once the initial development is complete?
If it requires simple capabilities you might want to do it yourself.
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"where can I learn how to program?"
"what programing languages should I use?"
"how to outsource my website development?"
"how to develop an iphone app"
I thought, why not gather the answers to the most common questions and good resources here?
So concentrating on the technical side of executing your idea into a business (not talking about the idea itself here), First question to ask:
- Should I do it myself, or hire someone?
The first urge many people have is to jump in and start learning how to program, and to code the website/app themselves.
Altough admirable, this is usually not the best way to go. Just because MJ did it 10 years ago doesn't necessarily mean you need to do it yourself now. Things have changed noticeably, and today there are many tools that did not exist 10 years ago.
Think about the pros and cons of doing it yourself.
Pros:
- Controll
- Less money spent to develop
- Agility in making changes
- Learning skills
Cons:
- If you are busy with the technical side all day, who takes care of the business and marketing side?
- Time. How long will it take you to learn everything you need to know and build it?
- Quality. An experienced programer/designer is likely to do a much better job.
- Opportunity Cost. What are you giving up to learn how to code? (I.E time to work a job and make money etc)
Some questions that can help you decide:
- How complicated is the website to build? Do I just need a website that shows information and sells a product, or is it going to be a complicated platform that interact with 20 different websites and systems?
- How much technical knowledge will the business require once the initial development is complete?
If it requires simple capabilities you might want to do it yourself.
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