A while back I said that I was going to start my own thing - a web business. I said was going to spawn something that utilized Web 2.0 concepts like social networking. That plan is still moving forward - a little slowly, and there have been changes - but it's still going.
For example, at first I wanted to learn something new while I made this happen. Computer programmers are always faced with learning how to use new programming languages. After seeing the momentum behind Ruby on Rails growing I planned to use it as the framework upon which the project was built. While I initially faltered and decided I would stick with Java - I changed my mind back to Ruby on Rails. Although I wanted to build this fairly quickly, ( which is why I switched to Java at first ) I decided it was more important to stick with the goals I had originally set.
The original idea I started out with has changed a bit as time has progressed. It now is based on an entirely different niche than I planned. I have a pretty good idea who my largest competition is and several ideas for the best way to compete with them. One of the biggest advantages I have right now is the fact that I am just starting to build - so I can build in the advantages that will compete with the competitor's deficiencies. I really do have to give some of the credit where it is due. If my wife had never mentioned something she was trying to do and my biggest competitor's flaw in allowing her to do it my idea would never have morphed into what it is now.
Meanwhile, I'm setting up my old domain to be the face of what will become my business. Since it isn't the most pressing issue, that's happening in baby steps. I still have many things to do before I need it ( besides the working web application ) like all the stuff needed to start a business as more than just a hobby. And, as usual there are the distractions that so often accompany progress. My wife wants her website to receive a facelift along with a blog and a customized theme, my son needs help troubleshooting bugs in his blog's theme, sleep, soccer practice, my damn JOB, bmx practice, eating, flute lessons, tv, the Internet and soon to be on the agenda . . . gymnastics. I'll admit, the last one was my idea. I didn't sign my daughter up for soccer since her team kind of dissolved because of a few players migrating to a more competitive league. That means an entirely new coach and new players. The girls were doing so well with what they had. It's really kind of a shame. However, I think my daughter will do well trying out a new sport. More to come as progress is made . . .
For example, at first I wanted to learn something new while I made this happen. Computer programmers are always faced with learning how to use new programming languages. After seeing the momentum behind Ruby on Rails growing I planned to use it as the framework upon which the project was built. While I initially faltered and decided I would stick with Java - I changed my mind back to Ruby on Rails. Although I wanted to build this fairly quickly, ( which is why I switched to Java at first ) I decided it was more important to stick with the goals I had originally set.
The original idea I started out with has changed a bit as time has progressed. It now is based on an entirely different niche than I planned. I have a pretty good idea who my largest competition is and several ideas for the best way to compete with them. One of the biggest advantages I have right now is the fact that I am just starting to build - so I can build in the advantages that will compete with the competitor's deficiencies. I really do have to give some of the credit where it is due. If my wife had never mentioned something she was trying to do and my biggest competitor's flaw in allowing her to do it my idea would never have morphed into what it is now.
Meanwhile, I'm setting up my old domain to be the face of what will become my business. Since it isn't the most pressing issue, that's happening in baby steps. I still have many things to do before I need it ( besides the working web application ) like all the stuff needed to start a business as more than just a hobby. And, as usual there are the distractions that so often accompany progress. My wife wants her website to receive a facelift along with a blog and a customized theme, my son needs help troubleshooting bugs in his blog's theme, sleep, soccer practice, my damn JOB, bmx practice, eating, flute lessons, tv, the Internet and soon to be on the agenda . . . gymnastics. I'll admit, the last one was my idea. I didn't sign my daughter up for soccer since her team kind of dissolved because of a few players migrating to a more competitive league. That means an entirely new coach and new players. The girls were doing so well with what they had. It's really kind of a shame. However, I think my daughter will do well trying out a new sport. More to come as progress is made . . .
