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Here you have some steps you need to walk through to transform a StartUp to Business to Enterprise level company. MVP Create or Present a Minimal Viable Product and go in front of the target audience to prove that is is sellable or usable. The product may be even only on the drawing board. For…
Social media is the nowadays radio, television, newspaper and town square and It is a must have for a Startup Marketing strategy as it unites people. You should have a plan how to use it. The success of a startup is equal to how much people know about it. Brand awareness Social media sites can…
Fundraising is a critical component of launching and growing a software startup. Self-Esteem Before you make a startup, you should be out of your introvert head. Asking for money and being able to negotiate is a critical component of launching and growing a software startup. Be prepared to negotiate: When negotiating with investors, be prepared…
Market research is crucial for the success of any software startup. Before investing time and money into developing a software product, it is important to first determine whether there is a market demand for it. For example – I’ve coded several apps that do local network synchronisation. In the same time – the world was…
Validating your software startup idea before investing time and money is essential to ensure that you are building a product that solves a real problem and has a market demand. Otherwise money will go to waste. It may be returned in the future, but time will go too and you cannot return time. Here are…
Finding the right team for your software startup can be challenging, as it is crucial to have a team with the right skills, experience, and motivation. From personal experience I can tell that – one man show is not an option. Here are some of the challenges you may face when looking for the right…
The MVP (minimum viable product) plays a crucial role in software startups. An MVP is a basic version of a product that has enough features to satisfy early adopters and gather feedback for future development. Even not fully functional demonstration could make a business that some process could be optimised and bring value $$$. Here…
User feedback plays a significant role in the success of software startups. If nobody says anything about a product – it’s like getting into black hole / dev – null. Product validation User feedback helps validate the product idea and identify areas for improvement. By listening to user feedback, startups can adjust their product roadmap…
Try Building a strong brand identity if you want success of a startup, but especially software. Software is in essence – not necessary for living, so it is an utility. It may improve human lives if applied correctly. Here are some of the reasons why brand is bigger than software: Differentiation & Recognition A strong…
Scaling up software refers to the process of growing a software product or service to meet the needs of a larger user base. Here are some ways to scale up software: Performance while coding in mind Improve performance and reliability: As the user base grows, software may experience performance and reliability issues. Improving the software’s…