Micro-ISV 1st (first) edition Text Only

by Bob Walsh

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 latter&emdash;are you a programmer and curious about being your own boss? bust. From Vision to Reality explains what works and why in today's 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 field&emdash;this 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 you're interested in getting started.

Genres: Business, Software, Programming, Technology, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Dmitry · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well... I still didn't started up my Micro-ISV. A lot of information that wasn't exactly new for me.

[Nelson Goncalves · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although already 16 years old (an eternity when it comes to technology) it has quite a lot of usefull and actionable information and advice.

It has sections dedicated to setting up companies in the UK, UK and Australia, which probably is a bit outdated by now. And not interesting at all for the rest of the world.

I liked the interviews to company founders at the end. Of the 25 interviewed, about 2/3 have closed which is the best advice for to convinced that the path to fame and fortune is by bootstraping a software company.

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, great book on how to start a small software company. I try and re-read this every year or so just for the motivation and insight that it brings.

[Sean]

Joel Sposky recommends. Looks germane to bibliofile.

[Lbrt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molti spunti: interessanti le interviste.

[Mohamed Osman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is great though a newer edition focusing on web applications or SaaS would be more beneficial as the shareware model is slowly dying.

[Daniel Georgiev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! Really helpfull for building desktop software even today :)

[James Snook]

Practical, wide-ranging advice for starting a small software business.