Three years ago, I sold my startup because I was an idiot
interesting... so what are the rules here?  I mean, you sold a company, now you are thinking about starting another company that essentially competes with it... is that legally questionable?  is it rude?  is there usually a time-limited non-compete written into the sale contract?<p>I mean, I've turned down a few offers for my own business in the same price range.  If I could turn around and build another, competing business, it would likely make sense for me to sell.   but if I have to find some other line of work? well, unlike you, I value the few grand a month I make over the couple hundred grand I'd get from selling it.  I really, really like doing this.<p>But if I could sell out, then turn around and start over, competing with the company I sold, keeping my knowledge and experience uh, I probably would.