MySoftwareStartup

The Business of Software

This book is a selection of the best and most popular essays from the author's website. This insightful collection of essays explore the business concerns that programmers face during the course of their careersparticularly those programmers who are small independent software vendors.
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Micro-ISV

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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Microsoft's Partner Program is an excellent site to get great informaion and get tons of extremely cheap software.  Make sure and sign-up, as this is a must have in order to successfully startup your business!

Eric has written several books on the software development business.  Visit his website and you can keep up with his blog and other information.