Ask HN: How can I start a small software shop?

[max-a]

Hi!

I am first year electronic engineering student from Poland. I really like web development, had worked on handful of small projects and I feel I could start doing software for local customers.

I have moved in here six months ago, currently I have no business contacts, except for rather large network of software engineering students.

Dear HN, where should I start to get at least mildly successful?

[sillysaurus3]

Are you sure you want to? What I mean is, are you sure you want to become a salesman rather than a web developer?

[basicallydan]

I think when he says "shop" he means it on the sense that an "auto shop" is a place that makes or fixes cars. So I think he's talking about starting a small bespoke software company.

OP can you confirm this? If so it sounds like you're half way there with your experience!

[max-a]

That is exactly what I mean. English is not my native language so maybe I was a little bit ambiguous.

[nols]

Where is "here" specifically?

[max-a]

It's a major city in Poland. Competition here is quite big, however I am not planning on fighting them, obviously.