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Business Strategy: I have this social media idea,but no coding skills. How do I get someone to do the coding (cant afford to pay them) and not give away half of my idea?
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NK
n khan, Entrepreneur- 99%Mindset 1%Conventional Knowledge answered:

Hi I saw that this answer was posted 10 years back but answering because I keep getting similar requests on daily basis.
Sorry for being so upfront but remember IDEAS COME DIME A DOZZEN , it the execution that makes the DIFFERENCE.
If you don’t have the guts to shout from the rooftops don’t go ahead with the idea.
If you are scared that your IDEA MAY GET STOLEN then either you are NAÏVE or you have an idea that is so BRILLIANT that ONLY YOU have got this brainwave.
Assuming it’s the second case, then how do you intend to BUILD and VALIDATE it without knowing the coding skills.
Its like you wanting to have kids but you are on a planet that only has males.
Still since you are looking for suggestions find a few options below-
1. Find Your Coding Buddy: Say you've got this awesome idea for a recipe-sharing app, but you're as tech-savvy as a potato. You hit up your friend Dave, who's a coding genius but always complaining about never having any exciting projects. You pitch him the idea, offer him a slice of the pie (maybe 20% equity), and boom! You've got yourself a coding partner.

2. DIY with Drag-and-Drop: Imagine you're passionate about interior design and want to create an online platform for sharing home renovation tips. Instead of pulling your hair out over HTML and CSS, you hop on Wix or Squarespace and start piecing together your dream website like it's a virtual jigsaw puzzle.

3. Dabble in Code: Let's say you've always been curious about coding but never had the time to learn. You stumble upon Codecademy and decide to give it a shot. After a few weeks of tinkering with Python tutorials, you surprise yourself by building a simple chatbot for your idea—an AI assistant for home organization.

4. Sweeten the Deal: Picture this: You're itching to create a marketplace for handmade jewelry, but your friend who's a coding wizard isn't sold on the idea of working for free. You offer them a deal—they build the platform, and in return, they get a cut of the profits (maybe 10%) once the business takes off.

5. Hire a Freelancer: Let's say you've got a brilliant concept for a language learning app, but you're strapped for cash. You scour freelance websites like Upwork or Fiverr and find a talented developer willing to build your app for a reasonable fee. It's a win-win—you get your app, and they get paid for their skills.

6. Hit the Startup Scene: Imagine you're passionate about sustainable fashion and want to create an online marketplace for eco-friendly clothing. You start attending local startup meetups and strike up conversations with fellow entrepreneurs. Before you know it, you meet a developer who shares your vision and is eager to collaborate on your project.

With a bit of creativity and hustle, you can turn your idea into reality—even without coding skills!
Its valentine, go out look for the RIGHT PARTNERS who are SKILLED, TALENTED, LOYAL AND WILLING TO HAVE A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP.
If there is anything specific you are looking for you can get in touch lets see how I may be able to help you better.

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