Software Business

Balanced scorecards and operational dashboards measure organizational performance, and Microsoft Excel is the tool used worldwide to create these scorecards and dashboards. This book covers time-proven step-by-step processes on how to guide executive teams and managers in creating scorecards and dashboards. It then teaches Excel developers how to create those scorecards and dashboards. This is the only book that converts theory into practice.

Kanban (or signboard in Japanese) is a scheduling system used in lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. The Kanban system focuses on eliminating waste, improving efficiency, and maximizing resources while reducing costs, all at the same time. Recognizing the benefits of this system, project managers around the world have started looking at Kanban as an effective project management tool. With Kanban, you’ll be able to equip yourself with the skills to become a master of project management.

Written and read by the man whose resumé boasts "Inventor of the World Wide Web," Weaving the Web is the not-to-be-missed story of how the Internet came to be and where its creator thinks it's going.

This audiobook will give you an overview of Agile methodologies and how you can use them to speedup development and drive customer satisfaction.

The following are some key and critical aspects for one to consider and be aware of when trying to obtain certain goals in the business and technical realm. Aspects amongst others include: drive traffic to website or store, functionality software provides, internet of things – services, mobile items to encompass, must haves for a remote support solution, review for retrospective and technology investment barriers.

A guide to navigating the messiness of software development process change, dealing with all the legacy organizational elements, and focusing on increasing business agility.

How will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.

In Selling the Cloud, Mark and Paul share practical lessons and key characteristics needed to succeed in the sales climate of tomorrow: passion, velocity, grit, empathy, authenticity, creativity, resilience, trust, strategic thinking, and technology leverage. The fusion of enterprise software service sales, product sales, and executive leadership expertise in this book delivers a unique distillation of proven strategies to thrive not only in software sales, but in sales at large.

Drawing from his extensive experience in the field, Kunz showcases his own journey from a double major in Marketing and Fine Arts to a renowned sales engineer. His infectious personality and passion for technology have propelled him to build a network of individuals who have risen to executive positions, managing teams of over 150 people worldwide. With his guidance, you, too, can achieve remarkable success!

In the dynamic landscape of the digital age, the role of software developers has evolved beyond mere code crafting. Today, armed with a keyboard and a vision, developers have the power to build not just programs, but thriving businesses. This book serves as your roadmap through this exciting journey. Whether you're a seasoned coder looking to break into entrepreneurship or a budding programmer curious about the business world, this guide is tailored to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to navigate the realms of software development and entrepreneurship.

Leaving the Rat Race with Python shows you how to nurture, grow, and harness your work-from-home coding business online - and live the good life!

You may be a project manager or a stakeholder with "street smarts". Maybe you have expertise in the nuts and bolts of project execution. Or you might be a "book smart" expert on the rules and tools of the trade. Whatever your strengths, most project managers agree it's a juggling act to balance people and processes. Nearly every project requires a balance of both practical and conceptual skills. Now you can fill in the gaps to gain a perfect balance of the two.

Artificial intelligence is shaping our world in fascinating ways, from digital assistants to self-driving cars. But AI can seem complex and intimidating. This fun and engaging book unravels the mysteries of AI for pre-teens and teens ages 10-19 in an accessible way. In ‘AI for Smart Pre-Teens and Teens Ages 10-19’, you will learn all about the building blocks of AI, including machine learning, deep learning and neural networks. The book covers the history of AI from early computational systems up through the cutting-edge innovations powering the future. You will discover how AI already ...

The iText story, told by its original developer. After a quarter of a century in IT, Bruno Lowagie (°1970) decided to share his experience in a book. Entreprenerd is the chronicle of his personal story as a software developer and entrepreneur against the backdrop of a fast-paced technological evolution. From overcoming his fear of going into business to bootstrapping a multi-million-dollar company, this compelling memoir is perfect for anyone who is invested in building a business with innovative technology. What the readers say: Joseph "JJ" Jacks, Founder at OSS Capital and Open Core ...

Increase your know-how with this practical software survival guide by a professional software delivery specialist and discover all the things you'll need to know if you're interested in tech entrepreneurship.

If you're a young adult or new adult considering entrepreneurship, "Reclaim Your Inner Entrepreneur" is a must-read. It provides practical advice, inspirational stories, and a roadmap to success that will help you reclaim your inner entrepreneur and achieve your dreams. Starting a company can be an intimidating process, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. With so many unknowns, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel like success is out of reach. This book takes a refreshing perspective on entrepreneurship, debunking the myth that you need a concrete idea, massive funding, and a big-bang...

Poornima Vijayashanker has founded three startups and personally guided 100+ people who have launched products that make six and seven figures per year. Everyone started with varying levels of technical and business know-how - or none at all - but everyone was passionate about an idea. Now, Poornima travels around the country teaching people how to bring their ideas to life. With the right road map in front of you, you can launch a winning software product, too.

Erle Dardick believes the multi-unit restaurant industry is leaving billions of dollars on the table. So he outlined a clear solution for food businesses struggling to stay afloat or to grow during the recession in his new book, Get Catering and Grow Sales! A Strategic Perspective for the Multi-Unit Restaurant Executive. Dardick, the CEO of MonkeyMedia Software, a food industry consulting and software company, has helped his firm's clients grow their revenue by embracing a catering strategy.

Break Away From the Crowd and Build a Dream Business as a Software Developer

Going Global on a Shoestring is a handbook for the executives and business developers in small and medium-sized software companies that lay out the strategies for global expansion as well as perform the actual fieldwork with winning the first customers abroad. It is a book about how to get the first customers outside your domestic market. We could call it establishing the bridgehead for further growth.