OT-Business Opportunity

[Richard Kreiss]

Scott,

Un the past when a client asked me about backup, I contacted another developer in my area and made arrangements for them to meet. 

I would suggest you contact some other developers in your area and discuss this with them. 

One thing, you did not mention what your vertical is. You should consider working with those who have an understanding of the industry you work with. 

Richard Kreiss 
GCC  Consulting 

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On Jun 10, 2012, at 8:22 PM, "Scott Walker" <ScottWalker at RAMSystemsCorp.com> wrote:

> I've got about (40) customers, all in the same vertical market, using a
> program developed in fp.  I still get a new customer now & then through
> referrals. I would like to ramp things up with a bit of marketing and
> perhaps a more modern web based user interface.  A big negative in the minds
> of some of the bigger potential customers is the fact that I am a one man
> operation (ie.  What happens if you get hit by a bus?).  They've been asking
> me that for (20) years but I am now (55) so I am now looking to come up with
> a better answer.
> 
> Perhaps have an agreement with another fp developer as a backup source of
> support for my package and I would do the same for yours.  Make potential
> customers feel more secure and perhaps cover for each other during vacation
> periods. 
> 
> Maybe combine our small companies to get some economies of scale.
> 
> Maybe hire a younger programmer with a more up to date skill set and offer
> them some potential ownership opportunity.
> 
> I would actually like to spend more time on sales & training and less on
> coding.  I have coded most of my application in fp but I am not a natural
> and would consider my programming skill level as only fair.  When I get
> outside of fp, I am below fair.  Maybe someone who was much more technically
> proficient (especially with a modern skill set) than myself would be a good
> match.
> 
> Maybe some combination of above.
> 
> I'm open to other ideas or propositions.
> 
> If you have any interest in exploring this, please contact me off list.
> 
> 
> Scott Walker
> RAM Systems Corp
> (704) 896-6549
> ScottWalker at RAMSystemsCorp.com
> 
> 
> www.RAMSystemsCorp.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
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