The Software Entrepreneur's Template

The SSAAS approach to help early stage businesses take the next step has been developed by the Partnership. It is based on rigorous assessment using the Health Check methodology and significantly increases the chances of a start-up being successful.

However, David Richmond has written a book specifically aimed at people who may be looking to start up a software business for the first time. It is based on David's many years of doing software start-ups and offers a hands-on guide, full of real-world examples of the good, bad and ugly situations that he has encountered. It is especially valuable in that it lays out a framework to help new entrepreneurs avoid some of the common mistakes that people make when they have limited experience. It is aimed at the early years in a start-up's life, taking the idea from inception through rounds of angel and venture capital investment, such that the opportunity is primed for a highly successful exit.

Here are the chapter headings:

1. Inspiration

2. Principal Principles

3. Where’s the Exit?

4. Strategy is King

5. Team Selection

6. Lack of Sales is the Cause of all Evil

7. It’s the People, Stupid

8. Give me the Money

9. Board Games

10. Crossing the Pond

11. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

To buy the book in hard or softcopy follow this link:    

David also accepts speaking engagements, so email him directly if you feel that there is an appropriate opportunity: drichmond@ssaas.com.