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The Profitable Side Project Handbook(rachelandrew.co.uk)
11 points by hbien 13y ago|2 comments
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by hbien 13y ago
(3) is how I ended up building a solid base of subcontracting opportunities. I built a good relationship with two recruiters. When I don't have any work lined up, these recruiters usually have plenty of options. I'm happy for w
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by hbien 13y ago
(1) Past employers - previous bosses already know the quality of your work and may have work for you (2) Past coworkers - they've worked with you and can usually recommend you for contracts/gigs (3) Recruiters - get spammed on Lin
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by hbien 13y ago
I've been doing remote work for a little over a year now. My story goes like this: 1) Saved money and quit job for big vacation -- 2) came home but wasn't ready for job so started contracting onsite -- 3) eventually introduced to
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by hbien 13y ago
I know this is true for mass marketing emails, but is it the same for transactional emails also?
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One Year of Freelancing(hughbien.com)
1 points by hbien 13y ago|0 comments
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by hbien 13y ago
Clickable: http://coverstrap.com
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Show HN: Free Bootstrap 3.0 Templates
12 points by hbien 13y ago|3 comments
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by hbien 13y ago
I feel like they serve two different purposes. The ready-made professional templates are finished/polished, I just need to fill in the copy/images. These are starter templates, I'd use these and add on my own styles to crea
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by hbien 13y ago
I'll second the recommendation on Bioshock. Such a great storyline. It's set in a world that follows the tenets of Objectivism. My top games are: Bioshock Infinite, Bioshock 1, and The Last Of Us.
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by hbien 13y ago
Yup (on a Thinkpad x220 + Arch), although I had to configure it. The ACPI daemon provides hooks, so you can run commands on certain events like "laptop lid close" or "power button pressed". I just added a single line t
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by hbien 13y ago
I picked up a slightly used Thinkpad x220 on craigslist for $500 about 1.5 years ago. Running Arch Linux + Vim. To be honest, I'm very tempted to switch to a Macbook Air/Pro for iOS development (I prefer to own just one laptop)
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by hbien 13y ago
The author didn't even submit this post to HN himself. If you wrote a blog post on your own blog and someone else submits it to HN, would that be considered "How you advertised your startup on HN"?
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by hbien 13y ago
I've worked in the first environment and experienced the burn out first hand. Short deadlines can be a good thing by focusing on core benefits of a product instead of unnecessary features. But it's a double edged sword. In the w
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by hbien 13y ago
Start Small Stay Small is packed with great advice: http://www.startupbook.net/
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by hbien 13y ago
I've been working on a console Pomodoro timer: http://thymerb.com There were already a few around, this was for fun and I wanted one with easy pre/post hooks.
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Self-doubt and launch stats(nathanbarry.com)
27 points by hbien 13y ago|2 comments
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by hbien 13y ago
First off, congratulations! Not a lot of people have the drive to save up that money for a big goal. Hostels will give you an active social life but may be difficult to work with: 1. Some have common areas, but it's usually only quiet
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Amy Hoy on Product People Podcast(productpeople.tv)
2 points by hbien 13y ago|0 comments
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by hbien 13y ago
Kathy Sierra's SSN and address.
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by hbien 13y ago
I really enjoyed A Guide to the Good Life (on Stoicism) by William B. Irvine
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by hbien 13y ago
I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, but there's Hacker School: https://www.hackerschool.com/
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by hbien 13y ago
If > 1 week, I use Airbnb. There's usually a discount for lengthy stayes. Less than than, it's not worth the hassle since most hosts require a specific time to meet up to exchange keys and instructions - which is difficult considering
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SEO Tactics(hughbien.com)
1 points by hbien 13y ago|1 comments
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by hbien 13y ago
I was in the exact same boat. I've charged project fees and ended up making under $10/hour. I've also undercharged ($30/hour), have agreed to work weekends on some contracts, and have collected payments that are MONTHS late or never even a
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by hbien 13y ago
It could be a pro or a con, it's dependent on the company culture. I worked at a company with unlimited vacation days where management "trusted" you to make the right decision on how much rest you need. This is good in a culture that encou
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Finding Your Flywheel (Video)(softwarebyrob.com)
1 points by hbien 13y ago|0 comments
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Podcasts for Bootstrappers(hughbien.com)
6 points by hbien 13y ago|1 comments
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Two Years Ago and A Quarter Million Dollar Later(macournoyer.com)
4 points by hbien 14y ago|0 comments
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by hbien 14y ago
I think you're right, there is a barrier for most consumers who love Steam. But for another percentage of gamers, like me, there's zero barrier to entry. 1: I like not having to launch Steam to play my games. 2: I know there are good games

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