OK… so I have my landing page at http://www.bnoob.com - but where do I get the fishes from? How can I get any nibbles if I don’t have any fishes?
I’m planning on making a youtube video in the next couple of days… maybe that’ll help drive me into deeper oceans :)
My mornings work - http://learnhtmlandcss.weebly.com/ - a way to quickly learn the basics of web programming :)
(took all of 40 minutes to create)
— http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/64782/How-To-Pick-The-Right-Idea-For-Your-Startup.aspx
Every day I think about startups (no exaggeration).
I’ve been working on an android app but then I’m uncertain about my idea. It’s something which everyone could benefit from - but it’s not something that you’d use every day, it’s more for people thinking in their long term best interest and only using it once in a while.
I have so many ideas - I have photogalleri.es which was going to be a site where you can make your own photogallery. I started this but haven’t finished it. I’ve got handupfor - which is a twitter voting app which I worked on with a friend from work, but yet we haven’t got it live yet.
It’s frustrating not knowing what to do - which idea to go for. I start, and then I become distracted somehow. I keep telling myself not to be distracted, I know I have to focus - but I’m afraid that I’m focusing on the wrong thing…
It’s crazy, but yet I still can’t think about anything else but making it out there, producing something that people want and will use.
I know the formula:
Pick a Goal -> Work backwards -> Solve the pain
What I mean by this is to decide what to do, find people to validate that you should indeed do this, get people signed up before anything is built, and then go and build it.
This is just something I’m making up, but I think it makes a lot of sense. The best ideas are the ones that solve an everyday pain in an efficient and effective way. You know when it’s going well - as you have people buzzing about it, they love it. I’ve had this before.
Still… I don’t know what to do… which idea to focus on. What I do know though is that people who are persistent usually shine through and achieve their goals :)
Airbnb’s Global Growth (airbnb.com)
Airbnb is indeed growing at a very nice rate. I’ve been lucky to be able to be take part in Airbnb’s growth -being both a guest and a Host.
It’s a great way to make some money, meet some people (we’ve made friends from our guests!).
They’ve also just opened up an office in Shoreditch in London and to celebrate they’re throwing a party (next Thursday - and yes I’m going along :)).
I also had a great time last Sunday when we went on a treasure hunt. It’s simple things that companies do that make you loyal - and Airbnb know how to have a lot of fun!
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-child-labor-2012-1?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Falleyinsider%2Fsilicon_alley_insider+%28Silicon+Alley+Insider%29
Did you know that Apple employs 13 year olds to build your iphones, and that these Chinese workers often lose proper control of their hands from performing the same manufacturing step over and over again?
Shame on Apple, and other companies which don’t give a shit about the little people who are building up company profits.
I understand that workers in 3rd world countries might get paid considerably less than what we’d get, as it gives these countries a competitive advantage over others, it provides them with employment, and allows parents to feed their children.
What I can’t forgive though is a lack of inhumane treatment of workers, where toxic substances aren’t handled in a safe manner, and workers aren’t provided with appropriate medical care when they need it.
Shame on you Apple.
Every year we have a resolution, we want to lose that weight, make more money, and improve our quality of life.
So how can we make MORE MONEY,
and have a truly memorable new year?
Here’s the top five solutions for achieving those money making goals in 2012:
