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By: John Thompson

John Thompson — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:37:02 +0000

@Jonathan I can certainly see the point about complementary skills in a business partner and many successful companies have been built that way, as you say. I suppose a journalist would ideally partner with either a geek or someone with good sales/marketing skills.

But remember it will halve your income and partnerships can get very messy if you fall out. Make sure you legislate for that possibility and carefully delineate your individual responsibilities from the outset to avoid treading on each other’s toes.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:48:25 +0000

I love the tips but it’s a bit solo!

I’d add a #11 – find a buddy! Successful companies didn’t just start off out on their own – they had a partner and someone to bounce off. Think Gates & Allen and Page & Brin.

Having a co-founder can also plug a gap in your own skill set, whether that’s technical or sales.

By: RickWaghorn

RickWaghorn — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:37:25 +0000

Maybe its my football roots, but I always return to Iain Dowie’s words of wisdom.

Or one word.

Stickability

Which actually also sums up neatly as to what your website needs, above all.

Make it sticky. Give people a reason to stay.

Thereafter, its the slog of sales; and it is a slog – particularly in the current climate.

Which is what, in part, underpins http://www.addiply.com – take out as much of the labour as possible.

ie/eg no invoice chasing.

Simple, simple, simple.

And first rung on the ladder is to get yourself to ‘not for loss’; then build from there.

best etc

By: Laura Oliver

Laura Oliver — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:22:19 +0000

@Ali

Very interesting to hear your experiences. James Fryer from SoGlos, whose speaking at news:rewired, would be a good person to speak to (come along on 14 January to meet him in person; as would Rick Waghorn, the guy behind MyFootballWriter and ad system Addiply.

Some useful links:
http://www.soglos.com
http://www.addiply.com

Will try to get them to respond to your comment too.