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Title: Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality
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| Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality by Apress Lot's of great information | This book has a lot of good information on starting your own Micro-ISV. It does focus a lot on PC based software instead of Corporate Enterprise Software, but to be fair it's harder to build and sell Enterprise Level software with a few people.
There are lots of good interviews with people that have succeeded in starting their own company and as expected it's not an easy route, but most seemed to be enjoying what they do. | | Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality by Apress A must read for anyone involved in an ISV | I only read half the book. Then why still rate it four stars?
Having my own ISV for over six years now I have arrived at the point of having 10 people in my staff and having experienced most things any startup will bump upon. Sometimes that makes you think you've seen it all by now, but this is an illusion.
No matter how many staff you have working for you, there will always be a Micro ISV within the company... you! Exept for any partners, no one will do your job of creating the company or product vision and has the same kind of commitment. Some would say that's sad to hear, but I think this is reality. You hire most people to complement you on your own skills, so most of the time don't expect the vision to come from them.
Going through this book I sometimes skipped some of the pages. Some things I knew just to well to read about again, some applied on starting your own business and some parts applied to US / UK law only. Still, I managed to gain a lot of knowledge, ideas and feedback from this book.
Thinking of starting your own ISV business? Then get this book first! Already a business owner with some experience under the belt? The pick your paragraphs and read what you have to. Great book, especially for ISV startups! | | Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality by Apress Very Practical and Inspirational | Great book!
As expected, it gives guidelines for becoming a Micro-ISV providing useful information in many topics: Product definition, cyber-infrastructure, market exposure, quality, support management, community relationships, law and payments.
Provides a good number of interviews from diverse entrepeneurs, talking about their producs, business stories and advices for beginners.
After reading it, i feel very motivated to follow the Micro-ISV road. | | Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality by Apress From Soup To Nuts: An Excellent Guide | This excellent book deserves to become the definitive manual of the mechanics of software development for small (`micro') Independent Software Vendors. Not only for the in-depth content (some of which will quickly become obsolete given the speed of technical progress), but perhaps more importantly the description and outline of an approach to the business. Each of the seven chapters have right-now, to-the-point tips and tricks, along with the reasons for them, as well as an outstanding index and rich external references. This covers all the bases, and a few other things as well, and although well written by a seasoned and successful master, it has all the depth necessary to become a well-used reference manual. An excellent companion to this book is `The Business Of Software' by Eric Sink, from a broader perspective animated by anecdotes of his company's path to success.
Eric Sink on the Business of Software (Expert's Voice) | | Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality by Apress great advice | | if you are considering jumping into the ISV waters you do well to invest a few bucks and a few days studying Walsh's book. The interviews alone are worth the price of admission. | | Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality by Apress Product Description | There is nothing else available like it that covers so much territory about the basics of starting and running a small software company. Just buy it and read it. — Thomas Warfield, asharewarelife.com Micro-independent software vendors, or micro-ISVs, have become both a major source of applications and a realistic career alternative for IT professionals. As for the latterare you a programmer and curious about being your own boss? Where do you turn for information? Until now, online and traditional literature havent caught up with the reality of the post-dot.com bust. Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality explains what works and why in todays emerging micro-ISV sector. Currently, thousands of programmers build and deliver great solutions ISV-style, earning success and revenues much larger than you might guess. Written by and for micro-ISVs, with help from some of the leaders of the fieldthis book takes you beyond just daydreaming to running your own business. It thoroughly explores how it is indeed possible to launch and maintain a small and successful ISV business, and is an ideal read if youre interested in getting started. |
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