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Startup strategy consulting with business maps

Offers business strategy consulting to startups using topographical business maps. Aims to help avoid costly mistakes and support fundraising.

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Category
Services and freelancing
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Earns from
Service fees
95% sure
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Startup cost (estimate)
Under $100Low confidence
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Time it takes (estimate)
Part-time
71% sure
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Where
Online
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Coding
No coding needed
92% sure
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Source
Hacker NewsComment by pryelluw in “Ask HN: What is your money-making side project outside programming?”, April 21, 2019

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