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Going IT Alone: The Handbook for Freelance and Contract Software Developers
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Going IT Alone: The Handbook for Freelance and Contract Software Developers

by Leon Brown
December 2016
Beginner
376 pages
12h 6m
English
Packt Publishing
Content preview from Going IT Alone: The Handbook for Freelance and Contract Software Developers

Chapter 3. Defining Your Business Model

A business model defines how a business idea can be operated in a way that is profitable. All businesses are unique in some way or another, with many taking an influence from competitors using proven business models that have delivered success. Knowing what makes a business model, and how to adapt them to match the environment you operate in, can maximize your chances of being successful.

Types of business model for software

The mistake made by a lot of software developers who decide to go into business is placing too much emphasis on the technical side of software development. This mistake stems from software development's culture as a whole, which generally tends to advocate sharing of code, information, ...

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ISBN: 9781783001408