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ICSOB: The First International Conference on Software Business
June 23, 2010 all day – Jyväskylä, Finland
Call for Papers First International Conference on Software Business June 21-23, 2010, Jyväskylä, Finland http://www.icsob.org The advancement of software industry has had a substantial impact not…
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Open Source Business/Project Seeks Redesign Advice
I have a venture based on an open source project called KATO whose value prop is all about eliminating repetitive or mundane online chores by delegating to a software agent. After our initial launch…
Tagged: architecture, J2EE, CMS, ECM
Started by Plone Glenn in Sample Title Dec 21.
Software Lauch for 2.0 version 1 Reply
Hi all, we are in the verge of launching our ERP software with version 2.0 in the middle east. Could some one help me with the contemporary way of launching and prelaunch activites required for a IT…
Started by Dass Narayan in Uncategorized. Last reply by Mark Dalgarno Dec 20.
Social networking for business purpose and social networking software 1 Reply
Hi all, hope fine......i am new in business of software website.....my company is interested in having a social networking for their employess i.e within the company no outsiders....which is the best…
Started by Boja in Sample Title. Last reply by Mark Dalgarno Dec 19.
Anyone tried InvoiceMachine.com or EchoSign.com?? 2 Replies
Are they any good? Looking for very cheap/simple semi-automated system to speed up repititive adminstrative tasks
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Protecting your software from reverse engineering 2 Replies
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Started by Mark Dalgarno in Sample Title. Last reply by Jeremy Aber Dec 16.
Just starting out... 4 Replies
Hello all, new member here. I've been a web application developer for over ten years, and have finally decided to try to sell something... it's a library that I wrote for my own use and have found v…
Tagged: Sql Server, .NET, stored procedures, data access
Started by Nathan Staudt in Sample Title. Last reply by Ryan Wheeler Dec 15.
Reseller/Commission Percent 3 Replies
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Started by Matt C in Sample Title. Last reply by Jiri (Jorge) Gros Dec 13.
Open source partner - revenue streams 6 Replies
what kind of revenues can a start up partner to an open source software vendor expect in its first year of operation? the background is - the open source software vendor is a well established one -…
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Another London Dinner 13 Replies
I'm sat in my room after BoS 2009 with renewed enthusiasm - wondering if we can restart the UK (London) dinners ?? Anyone up for it in early December ? .. KJ
Started by Ken Hughes in Sample Title. Last reply by Andrew Molyneux Dec 2.
Auction sites future in ecommerce business
Hi All I am a newbie here. just needs to discuss the role of auction sites in ecommerce business. I am in software business from last 4 years. I realise that auction sites are growing more now. Do…
Started by Pankaj in Sample Title Nov 26.
There is MUCH to be thankful about! As a business professional, what would you recommend a small business be thankful for? 1 Reply
As a reflection of this Thanksgiving season, what would you recommend a small business owner be thankful for? You have a unique perspective that no one else has, and you have experiences that have t…
Started by My Business Assistant in Uncategorized. Last reply by Ryan Wheeler Nov 25.
UK Innovating but the brains behind Britain’s best start-ups often sell out early rather than build their brands
I thought i had found an answer after seeing the following article that UK is indeed innovating but is loosing out by selling the innovation very early..otheriwise we can see the next google in UK h…
Tagged: Innovation, UK
Started by Vikram in Sample Title Nov 23.
Looking for participants for Software Pricing session
I'm running a discussion session on Software Pricing at Software East in Cambridge, UK on 18th March. If you're interested in taking part then please contact me at mark at software-acumen.com I'm a…
Started by Mark Dalgarno in Sample Title Nov 23.
Your favorite talk at BOS 09? (I missed 'cause sick--so which videos should I be especially sure to watch??? 6 Replies
Subject says it all... If you could only pick one, which was your favorite and why?
Started by Jeff Widman in Sample Title. Last reply by PLANETwebfoot Nov 20.
How Do You Increase the Conversion Rates of Your E-commerce Business? 2 Replies
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Started by My Business Assistant in Sample Title. Last reply by Bruce Onder Nov 16.
Keeping an Eye on the Competition - Going beyond Google 1 Reply
Thought the group might find this presentation of interest. http://www.slideshare.net/campsean/keep
Started by Sean Campbell in Sample Title. Last reply by Alexander Balabanov Nov 14.
Licensing based on installed memory. 2 Replies
I read recently of 3tera and how they license on the basis of memory and not just processor count. I am interested in hearing what others think of this. If one is creating a product that leverages ma…
Tagged: processors, 64-bit, memory, licensing
Started by Hugo in Sample Title. Last reply by Hugo Nov 11.
New Q&A site for entrepreneurs
Don't worry, this is NOT a competitor to the Business of Software forums! I'm active here too you know... Dharmesh Shah (http://onstartups.com, HubSpot) and Jason Cohen (me! http://blog.asmartbear.c…
Tagged: websites, entrepreneurs, startups
Started by Jason Cohen - blog.asmartbear.com in Uncategorized Nov 6.
Managing your product backlog 4 Replies
I'm interested in how people record and prioritise those features of their product and service that are yet to be implemented. What tools and techniques do people use? What are the typical pitfalls…
Started by Mark Dalgarno in Sample Title. Last reply by Daniel Kuperman Nov 6.
Going to BoS 2009? 28 Replies
So tell me ... who's going to BoS 2009? I am coming from a bloody long way away. In fact I'll put it out there that I'm travelling the most miles to get to this conference and if anyone's travelling…
Tagged: tequilla, kiwis, bos 2009, attending
Started by Jason Glover in Uncategorized. Last reply by Jason Glover Nov 5.
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Inbound marketing by @dharmesh and @bhalligan - a book review
Inbound marketing - get found using Google, social media and blogs is a great book. It's not the book I expected, but it's a great book nonetheless. Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan and their company, Hubspot, are creating the digital wave....How to take advantage of your time at Business of Software 2009 - tips from @asmartbear (#bos2009)
This is a guest post by Jason Cohen, founder of Smart Bear Software and blogger about startups, marketing, and geekery. Jason gave a Pecha Kecha speach at BoS 2008 and has this advice for 2009 attendees. So you're going to...#codingbythesea – throw four smart people into a house by the seaside and shake
At Red Gate we like to try new things. The million dollar challenge and the accidental incubator are a couple of examples. Combine this with an occasional but nagging frustration at how long it can take to get stuff done...Business of Software 2009 program
I’ve just posted up the BoS 2009 program (thank you @thatdesigner). You can download it here (.pdf). It’s going to be awesome. There are still some places left. You can sign up here.Don't just roll the dice - a usefully short guide to software pricing
In 1938, two young engineers were ready to launch their first product. They'd struggled with what to build. After considering amplifiers, radio equipment, air controllers, harmonicas and even muscle-building electrodes for housewives, they'd finally decided to create an oscilloscope. Not...About
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