Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free One-Day Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
31 used & new from £10.00

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Business of Software: What Every Manager, Programmer and Entrepreneur Must Know to Succeed in Good Times and Bad
 
 

The Business of Software: What Every Manager, Programmer and Entrepreneur Must Know to Succeed in Good Times and Bad (Hardcover)

by Michael A. Cusumano (Author) "If the software business were like other businesses, there would be no need for this book ..." (more)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
RRP: £20.00
Price: £14.00 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £6.00 (30%)
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Only 2 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want guaranteed delivery by Tuesday, July 7? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
21 new from £11.72 10 used from £10.00

Frequently Bought Together

The Business of Software: What Every Manager, Programmer and Entrepreneur Must Know to Succeed in Good Times and Bad + Secrets of Software Success: Management Insights from 100 Software Firms around the World + Software That Sells
Price For All Three: £42.13

Show availability and shipping details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Secrets of Software Success: Management Insights from 100 Software Firms around the World

Secrets of Software Success: Management Insights from 100 Software Firms around the World

by Detlev J Hoch
5.0 out of 5 stars (4)  £16.14
Software That Sells

Software That Sells

by Edward Hasted
3.4 out of 5 stars (5)  £11.99
Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Technology Products to Mainstream Customers

Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Technology Products to Mainstream Customers

by Geoffrey A. Moore
4.9 out of 5 stars (12)  £9.74
Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality

Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality

by Bob Walsh
4.7 out of 5 stars (3)  £22.79
Selling High Value Software

Selling High Value Software

by John Coburn
£19.13
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (17 May 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 074321580X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743215800
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 80,084 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Entrepreneur Business
   www.EntrepreneurEssentials.co.uk    8 Essential Secrets for Entrepreneur Success - Free Info 
Complete Manager software
   ManagePro.com/ManagerSoftware    Simplify Managing Projects, People Improved Manager Software Demo Here 
Take an Entrepreneur Test
   www.DaVinciMethod.com    Take This Entrepreneur Personality Test Free to See How Well You'll Do 
  
 

Product Description

Product Description
The software industry is in a fast-paced league of its own. The drive to have the highest level of speed, the highest level of flexibility in strategic planning, and the need to manage talent of a different generation and mindset, make it truly unique. Few possess as much experience showing software professionals how to succeed as Michael Cusumano, who has served as a board member or consultant to such organizations as AT&T, AOL, CompuServe, Lucent and Verizon. THE SOFTWARE BUSINESS packs his invaluable insight into a single, powerful guide. Just as he did in MICROSOFT SECRETS, Cusumano links issues of strategy and organization with those of managing technology. He argues that the key to success in the 600 billion USD software business is choosing a business model that will capitalize on the good times and survive the bad. Through eye-opening case studies, Cusumano introduces a ground breaking framework that any manager can use to select the right business model from a choice of three: products, services, or hybrid business solutions. A must-read for every manager, programmer, analyst, entrepreneur, and student interested in software, THE SOFTWARE BUSINESS is destined to become a handbook for getting ahead in the competitive field of computers and e-commerce.

Inside This Book (Learn More)
First Sentence
If the software business were like other businesses, there would be no need for this book. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
business strategy
technology pr
technology
strategic thinking
software development
software business
software
product management
joelonsoftware
joe guse
high-tech

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Business of Software: What Every Manager, Programmer and Entrepreneur Must Know to Succeed in Good Times and Bad
70% buy the item featured on this page:
The Business of Software: What Every Manager, Programmer and Entrepreneur Must Know to Succeed in Good Times and Bad 4.5 out of 5 stars (2)
£14.00
Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality
10% buy
Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality 4.7 out of 5 stars (3)
£22.79
Secrets of Software Success: Management Insights from 100 Software Firms around the World
9% buy
Secrets of Software Success: Management Insights from 100 Software Firms around the World 5.0 out of 5 stars (4)
£16.14
Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Technology Products to Mainstream Customers
6% buy
Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Technology Products to Mainstream Customers 4.9 out of 5 stars (12)
£9.74

 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Packed With Knowledge!, 30 Aug 2004
By Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract.com" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
(TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   
Even after the dot-com boom and bust, software remains the business world's glamour industry. In this insightful study, professor and industry expert Michael A. Cusumano skips the glitz and goes straight for the nuts and bolts. The result is a clear rendering of exactly what makes one software firm hit it big while dozens of others go broke. Despite a slight, occasional tendency to sound academic, Cusumano really explains why a well-run software company can be a gold mine. He carefully covers the best practices in the software development industry in depth and offers plenty of real-world case histories to add juice to what could have been a dry recitation. He even explains why you have to hold on so long when you call a mass-market software firm's toll-free number. We recommend this detailed book to software pros seeking insight into their industry, as well as to investors and to those who like inside stories about entrepreneurial adventures.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but don't expect to get rich..., 2 May 2005
Having bashed out code for some 10 years, I enjoyed this book with many if the observations ringing true. The author has 'been there, done that' with a clear assessment of companies he's been associated with that have both flown or flopped. I appreciated his observations that in the context of its market, Microsoft's development practices make sense, while allowing that six-sigma/ISO9001 is fine for other folks.

The message to take away is that big wealth comes from hitting the revenue J-curve with a shrink-wrapped software package than can ship for a £1 but be charged at full retail. However, not many of us are so blessed, and the reality is that most companies need to plug away on combined product/service offering where the scalability and margins are never going to achieve that of a 'killer-app' that flies off the shelves. But one can dream!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]

   


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Look for similar items by subject


Feedback


Escaping the black hole

Escaping the black...

A quarter of all B2B marketing and sales resources are wasted on... Read more
£22.79

Find similar items

 

Let Olay Amaze You

Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml
Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

 

Up to 53% off Braun Series Shavers

Braun Series 3 390cc Clean & Renew System Rechargeable Foil Electric Shaver
Get in touch with your smooth side with Braun Series shavers, now with Gillette blade technology.

Discover Braun Series at Amazon.co.uk

 

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

Learn more about Gift Certificates

 
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates