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Comment on Startup Lessons Learned – Mistakes to Avoid by Neil

Neil — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:59:32 +0000

Thanks for the kind words!

Have had many experiences outsourcing (both good and bad). It depends a bit whether the task is technical or not, but I will try to generalize:

1. Make sure to completely spec out the project. Remember that outsourced contractors are usually paid by the hour so make sure you have an extremely well defined project scope before approaching them.
2. Try to make the first version of the site on your own. It is very difficult to outsource a project when you are still figuring out exactly what it should be. You can only iterate at the speed necessary if you have expertise in house.

I think it depends about what type of company / website you are making. If it is technology heavy then it serves you well to find a technical co-founder. Of course there are exceptions to everything. I believe Kevin Rose from Digg outsourced the first version of their site.

Hope this helps.

Comment on Startup Lessons Learned – Mistakes to Avoid by ianmmchenry

ianmmchenry — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:41:12 +0000

Great piece, Neil! Any mistakes/lessons around decisions to in-source vs. outsource (be it code, marketing, etc.)?

Comment on Raising Funds Through the Eyes of an Entrepreneur by liquid chillstep

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Comment on Entreployee: The Toughest of Titles by dinogomez22

dinogomez22 — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:37:26 +0000

Great article Brett! You should coin that term entreployee!

Comment on Entreployee: The Toughest of Titles by Dino @ Dinomiteseo - Get to Page one of Google!

Dino @ Dinomiteseo - Get to Page one of Google! — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:36:57 +0000

You should coin that phrase, “Entreployee!” To which I’m very familiar with the juggling act that you speak of and it is a grind. In the end it makes you a stronger person with a great work ethic.