How To Finish What You Start

Caveats learning by trying out new technologies is great, don’t stop doing side projects can be fun – that’s ok too actually launching will teach you more about business Remember, this is about finishing what you start. It could be a side project or a painting or a blog post. The same strategies hold true. […]

Bootstrappers 2016 – A Year in Review

Continuing the tradition of the last three years, here is a selection of the best ‘Year in Review’ articles by bootstrappers and solopreneurs for 2016. Previous Years in Review: 2013, 2014, 2015 Brennan Dunn: A Year In Review 2016 Brennan Dunn Brennan’s 2016 Year In Review Brennan’s Year in Review is replete with strategies that have helped him […]

Make It Work, Make It Sell

There’s an old adage to ‘Make it Work. Make it Good. Make it Fast.’ I have reservations with this because I think it’s difficult to get to the ‘Make it Fast’ stage. Normally, you’ve moved on to other things. However, here’s an alternative:

Act As If

Sometimes what you have is not enough. Sometimes how you feel is not enough. So, what should you do? Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be. Wear a mask that lets you get what needs to be done, done.

Bootstrappers 2015 – A Year in Review

As I’ve been doing for the last 2 years (2013 Bootstrappers Review, 2014 Bootstrapper Review), here is the 2015 Bootstrappers Review. It’s a round up of bootstrappers who bear all for your benefit! They open up their businesses for you to learn what worked and what didn’t in 2015. Each review is also packed full of […]

Why You Failed This Year

Does this sound familiar? You didn’t launch your side project You haven’t moved away from freelancing or consulting You still haven’t made enough product income to quit your job You didn’t double your revenues this year You’re not earning as much as you’d like All the Wrong Things Did you do all the wrong things? Did you […]

Most People Don’t

Does this sound familiar? Have you heard any of these before? I’ll build my business when I find a cofounder I’ll sign up to the gym tomorrow I’ll write my book when I find the right publisher I’ll phone my father when I have more time I’ll pick up that call from my mother next […]

What I Learned About Myself by Attending MicroConf

This was my third MicroConf and I learned more this time than ever before. Some of the things I learned I’m going to try to remember for all future conferences. And some made me question myself. Relationships Matter When things go right, it’s great to have your friends around you. When things go wrong, it’s essential […]

The Fear of the Launch

I’ve just got off the phone with a client; they want to meet for a coffee next week. You might think this is great news: a potential revenue opportunity, a new project or a referral? For some background: Whilst running my own SaaS company, I also do some consulting for small companies, particularly in FinTech, as well […]

Why You Should Attend Conference as a Bootstrapper

I’ve written before about my trips to bootstrapper conferences but I still see startup owners who don’t ‘get’ conferences. I said that MicroConf is a ‘catalyst to business success‘ and I still believe it. So, why don’t more people attend? Often it’s for financial reasons or because they’re worried about the sterotypical startup culture. I […]

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