Gus Mueller on how to become an indie Mac developer

Gus Mueller, maker of VoodooPad and FlyGesture, has posted a few tips for people who are looking to become an independent Mac software developer. While Gus is obviously focused on Mac software most of his tips can be applied to any small business that you may want to start.

I have always thought in the back of my mind that it would be fun to run my own software development business. Then I remember that I can't code worth a darn, but perhaps one day I'll be able to support myself with my writing (hey, no jokes about how I can't write worth a darn).

If you're interested in starting your own software business, or just wonder how Flying Meat made it check out his post.

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Source: http://www.gusmueller.com/blog/archives/2005/12/25.html#1401

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Nigel Hall

Just thought I'd second Scott's comment on other small businesses. I quit the corporate world and started a small writing business. It's taken 4+ years to get to the point were the income is sustainable - thank god for equity lines and the California property market! And Gus's comments and income trending track well with my own experience.

I'm also a very satisfied owner of VoodooPad and FlySketch. I use VoodooPad daily and FlySketch every other day or so. It's nice to hear that indie programmers who make useful tools can also make enough to live on.

I hope Gus's post will be an inspiration to others. Perhaps someone can come up with a program to automatically sort through my 700+ album iTunes collection, pull down album artwork from someplace, and produce a nice iPhoto book so that I can flick through albums offline before chosing what to play. I'd pay money for that.

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