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Why is customized software so expensive?

Actually, I know the answer but I don't know how to market my answer. Quick background We're an independent team of 3 developers who write software for a company with 2B in revenue. We've been ...
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Getting started on a vertical market application

I have an idea for a vertical market application. Although I have the skills to create the application, and have some business experience, I really don't know generally how to proceed. There are a ...
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How to reduce risks when developing Iphone/Android game?

We are considering investing in the development of a game, which will run on either IPhone or Android (both later). The game is very innovative with and has some genuinely new features, which means ...
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Are there any reasons not to sell software to large enterprises solely for a quarterly fee?

I am about to give an offer for software to a large enterprise. I know that it is normal to say that there is an upfront price for software and a yearly maintenance fee of around 18% of the upfront ...
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An idea to implement R&D in a software services startup

I have seen that working in a fledgling software services firm as a programmer entails a lot (in fact, all) of the time being spent working on meeting client specs and requirements on their software ...
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4answers
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I created a software product. How and where do I promote it?

So I had an itch to scratch, and out came my startup. Granted it's a simple product, but what it does it does well. Now that it's launched and available for purchase, I'm at a loss for where to ...
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Releasing software in different countries

I'm writing a software application that will be used by fostering and adoption agencies/organizations that I plan to sell in English speaking countries (at first). The application is a desktop ...
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Shall I distribute a text application for free (to promote the brand) or sell it?

I have written a simple but powerful text application which can be plugged in into many existing projects. I think many people (individuals, start-ups and big businesses) would like to have it, but ...
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How to find the right engineer / technology talent?

The question is simply "What approach should I take to find the right technology partner?" Some background for context: I am currently employed full time in my industry and have been for over a ...