Business Models for Starting Software Companies

Ivanov, Svetoslav and Petrov, Pavel (2019): Business Models for Starting Software Companies. Published in: 9th International Conference On Application Of Information And Communication Technology And Statistics In Economy And Education (ICAICTSEE-2019) Conference Proceedings (2019): pp. 172-184.

Abstract

Companies implement and utilize business models in their activity. The starting companies and software companies have specific ones. The paper aims a theoretical review of the business models appropriate for starting software companies. The subject is a starting software company that develops software products or services to prove their expediency, feasibility and market potential. The products can be sold on the market with one or a combination of available theoretical business models. These models are an essential part of the entrepreneurial process to reach market success and growth.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Software development, business model, entrepreneurship, starting company
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L2 - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior > L22 - Firm Organization and Market Structure; L - Industrial Organization > L2 - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior > L26 - Entrepreneurship; L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L86 - Information and Internet Services ; Computer Software

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