Best of Business — May 2024

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   Hacker News·2y

   Cloudflare took down our website after trying to force us to pay 120k$ within 24h

   Cloudflare demanded the website owner to pay $120k within 24 hours or they would take down all domains, leading to downtime and loss in customer trust.

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   Michael Lynch·2y

   I Sold TinyPilot, My First Successful Business

   The author shares their experience of selling their business, TinyPilot, after years of struggling to find success. They discuss the reasons for selling, the challenges they faced in finding a buyer, and the details of the sale. The author also reflects on their post-sale feelings and future plans.

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   Community Picks·2y

   MVP is Over. You Need to Think About MVE.

   The article discusses the importance of focusing on what's valuable rather than viable in startups. It shares the story of Thomas Edison's approach to inventing the light bulb and introduces the concept of Minimum Valuable Experience (MVE). The A.C.T. framework is also explained as a way to effectively communicate with the target audience and design marketing strategies.

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   Hacker News·2y

   How Running A Business Changes The Way You Think

   Running a business can change your thinking, and it is important to understand what motivates you in your career. Your job can also change who you are.

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   Bitfield Consulting·2y

   If you need the money, don't take the job — Bitfield Consulting

   The post discusses the challenges faced by newly independent developers or creators regarding money and provides insights on how to approach pricing and value in consulting work.

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