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Every self-respecting software vendor creates at least one of these tools that speed up his own production and save his time and effort. They are especially useful for start-ups, that need to show something to the users or invester – fast. CLI (Command-Line Interface) utilities CLIs are powerful for automating tasks, managing applications, and interacting…
Business-to-Business (B2B) is a very common and well-established strategy in both the startup and software industries. B2B refers to companies that sell their products or services to other businesses rather than directly to individual consumers (B2C). Why? Many startups and software companies focus on B2B solutions because they offer several advantages. B2B sales often involve…
Vertical and horizontal software development are two different approaches to organizing and structuring software development projects. Here are the key differences between the two: Vertical Software features Focus In vertical software features, the emphasis is on delivering a complete end-to-end solution for a specific industry or market segment. This is the closest to MVP The…
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 startup. 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…