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Ask HN: Is it a good idea to launch a startup during holiday season?

9 points| paraschopra | 16 years ago | reply

Just curious what you think on whether it is a good idea to launch a startup/product/tool during a time everyone is in a mood to holiday? Or is it wise to wait for the season to pass? Any specific experiences or advice?

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[+] kls|16 years ago|reply
If you are going to incur expenses and your potential customers will not be available due to preoccupation, then you should wait until you have the full attention of your customer.
[+] anigbrowl|16 years ago|reply
What does it do? If it's family-oriented, it might be a great time. If it's business-y, not. Context matters.
[+] bbsabelli|16 years ago|reply
Launch. You'll hopefully be around in a year, so anything you learn now will be useful a year from now too.
[+] DanielBMarkham|16 years ago|reply
launching a startup, i.e. beginning to create something? Absolutely. No time like the present. "Launching" the startup, i.e., going public with something you've already created? Depends on what it is.