taprun

This is a good explanation.

It's probably worth pointing out that basing custom prices upon a buyer's perceived value of the item rather than the item's cost of production will usually generate higher levels of profit.

Mediocre sites aided by purchased links are returned instead of great sites with excellent content.

I'm a big fan of DeMarco's The Deadline: A Novel About Project Management. It's very accessible and covers many important issues.

I would look for:

* Signs of previous growth

* Knowledge of related domains

* Creativity

* Desire for improvement

How about a SaaS that finds strong leads for my business?

The best approach will depend upon your goals, market, and the nature of your product. There is no "one size fits all" in pricing.

If you want some ideas, check the site in my profile.

I would try to come up with a project that you can focus upon. Whether it's writing a book or learning to sail, you'll be less likely to feel untethered. Also, you'll be able to look back and appreciate the time you had off.

One surefire way I've seen is to work at a company in which your bosses keep quitting. I've seen people jump from IC to VP over the course of a handful of years.

Another is to start a startup and then get acquihired into a large company.