[SiliconBeach] Re: Introduction and Question

2010-12-12 Thread Jeromy Evans
Hi Graham, I did this for several years myself. I registered a company and domains. I wrote several thousands lines of code over weekends and nights. I never released any of it because it wasn't quite finished yet. I never "finished" because: - work always took priority over my own business -

[SiliconBeach] Re: Introduction and Question

2010-12-11 Thread Robert Yearsley
Hi Graham & welcome, I'm in my 3rd startup (can't get enough of a good thing) suggest if the higher ups are getting you down, and your creative instincts are being squandered, consider joining a startup with like minds, it's far less risky, and you will get more out of it vs the many painful stumb

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Introduction and Question

2010-12-11 Thread Nick Holmes a Court (BuzzNumbers)
You might enjoy this: How to Start a Company When You Have a Full-Time Job (Video) http://www.nickhac.com/2010/12/how-to-start-company-when-you-have-full.html *Todd talks at PlusConf about how he started BuySellAds.com and gives you great advice on how to launch your startup while you have a job.

[SiliconBeach] Re: Introduction and Question

2010-12-11 Thread Keith Lang
Welcome Graham, >From my personal experience being involved in 2 software companies, first one >when I was still working part time at a HMV… #1 Either like paperwork, or be prepared to go though a few accountants until you find one that understands your needs. Some suck. Really. #2 Mak