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How to Build a Successful Subscription Business Model

Up and Running

Gartner predicted that “By 2020, all new entrants and 80% of historical vendors will offer subscription-based business models.” Everything from software, to digital goods, eCommerce packages, and even newsletter based subscription boxes. Software development can be especially competitive.

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What Is a Business Model? Business Models Explained

Up and Running

Airbnb is a well-known example of the marketplace business model. Understanding the problem you are solving for your customers is undoubtedly the biggest challenge you’ll face when you’re starting a business. But, ensuring that your product fits the needs of the market is only one part of starting a successful business.

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Five Pitfalls to Avoid When Offshoring Software Development

The Startup Magazine

Have you ever looked for software development talent abroad? Doesn’t it seem to you that all the benefits of this business model are too good to be true? If you’re considering it for your business, check some of the most wide-spread pitfalls, as you should be ready to face some of them when delegating your activities abroad. #1

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9 Popular Startup Business Model Variations For Scale

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus the subscription model (low fixed monthly payments), has become the norm for new products and services. If your startup is in the Business-to-Business (B2B) world, you need to realize that the subscription model has evolved considerably since SalesForce.com introduced Software as a Service (SaaS) way back in 1999.

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How to Protect IP When Outsourcing Software Development

Up and Running

For a lot of non-technical founders—that is, entrepreneurs with a business idea but without technical expertise— sourcing software development talent is critical. In many areas, however, the high demand for tech talent appears to be larger than the supply of qualified tech and software developers for hire. Start with a contract.

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Open Source Business Model

SoCal CTO

You create something that has value and gets traction and yet youve created it in a way that the software is considered "free." However, there are lots of companies that are making money from open source and freemium models. I understand his frustration. Thus, you may starve working on your labor of love.

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Getting to the Core of Common Dropshipping Supplier Problems

The Startup Magazine

But like any business model, problems are sure to arise from time to time. It’s great that a dropshipping business model means you don’t have to handle order fulfilments, as that side of things is left to the manufacturers or wholesalers in the supply management chain. Image source: [link]. Suppliers Running Out of Stock.