Ask HN: Being a Freelancer vs. Starting a Company
Just seeking for advice from others who have made similar decision.
I am running currently quite succesful software consultation (ERP software) business of one person. Basically I am a freelancer and I have couple of customers that I provide services for.
However I'm thinking of starting a proper company, hiring people, getting more customers etc.
I get interest from both customers and potential business partners from time to time but I can't make up my mind which is better.
Downsides of proper company is that I can do less hands on development and would have to manage people.
Upsides are that its more scalable, possible to take on larger clients, share responsibility etc.
Has somebody else been here and what decision have you made and how are you satisfied with this decision?