The second post in my AWOL series gives you three tips that can help you (if you're worried about developers going AWOL), even before you start.
Sometimes we worry too much about our products and forget a critical question: How welcoming is your website? Check out how one company improved their site.
So does my startup need a board of directors? Yes. Even if you're bootstrapping. Why? Because you have blind spots and your focus can hurt you.
Don't tell me "it's just business, it's not personal." I don't buy it. Business is personal. So be choosy. As choosy as you'd be in your personal life.
Doing research when creating new products is critical. But sometimes we forget to ask a key question. This makes it hard to solve the right problem.
"Do. Or do not. There is no try." Yoda's best advice & it applies to freelancers, small business folks, and web developers alike when it comes to blogging.