Wow awesome resources. Thanks again for the links!

Thanks for the reply. I will have to find that Joel article.

You're very welcome.

As for the Test, it's the first thing that Google comes up with for Joel Test: http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000043.html

Also, before you commit, get a copy of all the non-disclosure, non-compete etc. papers you'll be expected to sign upon employment and make sure you can live with them.

My current employer scores a 2 on Joels test.

maxklein intentionally uses bad English to be more personable and boost sales.

http://blog.cubeofm.com/radically-improving-sales-for-high-p...

What is it worth to you?

Have you already been in touch with the owner? I ask because from my experience - they typically already have a price in mind. So, if you get that from them you will have a starting point.

I wouldn't wait for it to drop either. Take some action up front, to at least find out what they would sell it for.

well we haven't set our brand in stone so it could change...thanks for the advice

Cute site. I had never seen it before...

What should be done with ideas? We all have a ton of them - or there is no shortage good ones. I think many of us feel like we need to keep them quiet in case we decide to use them... but we actually never will us all of them.

It seem like a pretty common theme in stories/post on HN that ideas are really pretty worthless. The real value is in how they are implemented.

Good interview. He makes some good points on the cloud versus local security. Also, agree with his thought on interruptions and roles managers play in most companies.

I like that he sticks to his guns, he doesn't seem willing to compromise quality to make easy money.

Are ebooks a tangible artifact? I don't have the answer.

But, I think that ebooks should be cheaper than their paper counterpart. The paper version should be considered premium version.

Wow, badass comment. I had no idea, thanks!!

I agree with pedalpete's comments.

But would like to add a couple of points.

One, from my experience, sorting through and dealing with all of the spam on craigslist is more work than it is worth. Look else where.

Two, for your potential new client, it is really all about your portfolio. Do you have a good one?

References and referrals.

People in business have friends who could always use an upgrade or need it themselves. Offer superior service, make it feel like you are taking care of them, on top of everything else.

What are they paying you for? Now charge a flat rate. Your total value isn't variable to them because you do a good job consistently.

This post is reminiscent of The Design of Everyday things. A book that receives much praise but really annoyed me. Not so much the message, but the way it was written.