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ValterBorges
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
1429 Posts |
 Posted - 2002-12-05 : 01:22:08
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I just recently acquired [www sqlserverconsulting com]. No site just domain at this point I've been toying with the idea of setting up a template like moster but dedicated for sqlserver.I would have to create categories kind of like the forums here and recruit experts who would be willing to receive jobs or bid on jobs in each of the specialized categories. Maybe even give sqlteam first pass at bids. Of course in order to attract the best it would be necessary to include a clause in every contract to allow beer on site. I'm looking for comments and/or suggestions.Edited by - ValterBorges on 12/05/2002 01:28:37Edited by - ValterBorges on 12/05/2002 01:32:42 |
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mr_mist
Grunnio
1870 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-05 : 04:47:10
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| There's a few of these type of sites about, though not necessarily geared towards SQL Server. I've worked on something quite similar myself. One of the issues is in the revenue streams and how you keep people coming back to the site. Don't try to go live too quickly is my advice, make sure you've got enough consultants / contractors on the list so that once the site goes live there's enough people to cater for the needs of the users. And they do have needs quickly, too.-------Moo. |
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Andraax
Aged Yak Warrior
790 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-05 : 04:55:32
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| Are you concentrating on a specific region, or will it be a global thingy? Sounds like an interesting idea. I might be an interested customer if our company withdraws it's "no-consultants" strategy... :) |
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harshal_in
Aged Yak Warrior
633 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-05 : 05:25:42
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| sounds like a great idea I have been searching for projects but none of the sites were dedicated to sql server.this would be a good site.harshal |
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nr
SQLTeam MVY
12543 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-05 : 06:33:45
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| Gratz on getting the domain - could maybe rent it to Graz until you get the site up.Problem with most of these sites is that they end up with a lot of requests for either trivial things which this forum would already solve for free or expect a lot of work for very little reward.Would need an escrow service for payment.Maybe also Graz should implement something on sql team - would be interesting to see how many personal requests for advice come from the site (whether paid or not).==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.DTS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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colinm
Yak Posting Veteran
62 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-05 : 10:07:24
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| Good idea.I'll work for beer! |
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nr
SQLTeam MVY
12543 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-05 : 10:34:54
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| I already do - I go to the bank and they give me beer vouchers.==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.DTS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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M.E.
Aged Yak Warrior
539 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-06 : 12:53:17
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sounds like a great idea to me... It will be difficult to get enough potential contracts and contractors to initially start (although you may be able to draw on a large number of us from SQLTeam)Hey graz, run a polla) I am an employer who wants a full time employeeb) Looking for a contractorc) Looking for someone to write a couple scriptsD) Interested in fulltimeE) Interested in contractingF) Interesting in writing a few scripts for a company.G) I'm only here for the  I'm really curious what the results would be.... And I just had to inclue a yak comment-----------------------SQL isn't just a hobby, It's an addictionEdited by - M.E. on 12/06/2002 12:54:48 |
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ValterBorges
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
1429 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-06 : 13:20:10
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| Graz,If you run the pool it would also be interesting to know What countries would you be able to work in?Would you be interested in:OnSite Contract WorkContract From HomeBothEdited by - ValterBorges on 12/06/2002 13:20:50 |
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nr
SQLTeam MVY
12543 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-08 : 07:18:02
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| I'm probably all of those apart from c)==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.DTS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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Nazim
A custom title
1408 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-09 : 07:11:03
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| whew! Great Idea! .Let us know when the site is UP and running.-------------------------What lies behind you and what lies ahead of you are small matters compared to what lies within you.-Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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PaulTeal
Yak Posting Veteran
67 Posts |
Posted - 2002-12-19 : 14:02:54
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| I'm interested, too. E-mail me when it's up.Paul Tealsql@partytilyoupop.com |
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