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JSON API to integrate with QuickBooks Enterprise / QuickBooks Desktop https://qubesync.com Spent 14 years slogging through a custom implementation with my previous company, and did…

If they are not engaged in discussions about business priorities, they won't have the context or motivation to align their actions appropriately. If you hire tech people with soft …

The primary question is "why"? Where is your company struggling because you aren't technical? In my mind (as a technical founder), the things a CEO needs to know are at the concept…

Although we occasionally resort to Cocomelon in desperation - the absolute trance it induces is the stuff of dystopian nightmares.

love it, also the chat link at the bottom: http://keyhut.com/chat.htm

Yes, that's true. I'm paying the small duplication cost in exchange for removing enums' cumbersome limitations. Not saying I never use them, but I usually end up regretting it when…

For those (like me) who are wary of enums, it's very simple to create a tiny table with one column of distinct string values. Future-proof and serves the same function if you add n…

I started a SaaS business, which is now my full-time gig -- I would say don't leave a job until you have something producing a ramen-noodle level salary for you. When I was able to…

271:1 (down from previous years) https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/22/heres-how-much-ceo-pay-has-i...

A lot of good advice here (exercise/social contact/diet/sleep/CBT), but here's my primary suggestion: Take small steps toward self care, and realize you won't feel like doing any o…

You don't need much mathematical knowledge to _merely_ be productive, but his points are valid. 1) The more math I learn, the more I realize how much I'm already doing it (via poor…

I'm 7 years out this year, and this hits the nail on the head. "I'll do my best."

I've found FocusAtWill invaluable -- it's music designed specifically to keep you in flow. I use the timed function to ensure I take breaks at proper intervals, and you rate how fo…

Are you volunteering with schools? I've been thinking about doing something similar, but haven't figured out the best way to get started.

Not sure what type of info you're interested in, but I think some keys to my success are as follows: 1. Partnership with a domain expert in a then under-served niche market (he was…

Clearly I was referring to the original meaning: shooting curses at people with your fingers, which is a fun social and physical activity ;)

In basically the same situation, here's what's helped me: 1. Hard limits on screen time (e.g. no screens after 5pm) 2. Basketball, tennis, chess (find a social activity - physical …

I generally prefer not to broadcast the business, but I'm happy to answer questions about my experience :)

I took about a 120k paycut to work whenever and wherever I please. My SAAS app provides me a nice middle-class salary and continues to grow mostly on its own. I don't have to deal …

From what I can tell, stability directly correlates with product-market fit. Thrashing on features and depending on the latest technologies, in my experience, has always been drive…