How to Start a Software Business

July 31, 2014 , 27 Comments

What's the best way to build a successful software startup? As you can imagine, this is not simple question, but in response to an email sent by a reader, I made a video with the simplest possible (and most important) answer I can give. If you've ever wanted to get into the business of selling software, apps or SaaS, this is a must-watch: [thrive_borderless type='custom_code' position='default']
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About ​Shane Melaugh

I'm the founder of ActiveGrowth and Thrive Themes and over the last years, I've created and marketed a dozen different software, information and SaaS products. Apart from running my business, I spend most of my time reading, learning, developing skills and helping other people develop theirs. On ActiveGrowth, I want to help you become a better entrepreneur and product creator. Read more about my story here.


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