The Coder's Path to Wealth and Independence / / by Mark Beckner |
Autore | Beckner Mark |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2014.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, CA : , : Apress : , : Imprint : Apress, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (234 p.) |
Disciplina | 005.11 |
Soggetto topico |
Success in business
Computer programmers |
Soggetto non controllato |
computerwetenschappen
computer sciences programmeren programming software engineering operating systems Information and Communication Technology (General) Informatie- en communicatietechnologie (algemeen) |
ISBN | 1-4842-0421-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Foreword; About the Author; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Roadmap to Content; Chapter 1: Travel; From Rest to Motion; The Two Types of Business Travel; Critical Business Travel; Noncritical Business Travel; Redefining the Rules; Seven Techniques to Avoid Unnecessary Travel; A Word on Staying in Motion Mentally; Nine Essential Rules for Travel; Conclusion; Chapter 2: Skills; The Nature of Programming; Programming Skills; Beyond Programming; The Nature of Business; Factors for Success; A Word on Luck and Chance; From Programmer to Entrepreneur; Conclusion.
Chapter 3: Discipline and EducationDiscipline; Eleven Steps for Professional Discipline; Six Activities for Mental Discipline; Types of Education; Traditional Education; Professional Education; Personal Education; Reading; Mentorships; A Word on Education; Conclusion; Chapter 4: Ethics; The Transitory Nature of Morality; Fundamental Ethics of Behavior; The Ethics of Business; The Ethics of Coding; Coding for the Next Generation; Focusing on Project and Client Priorities; Delivering the Best Possible Solution; Being a Strong Communicator; Dealing with Unethical People; Conclusion. Chapter 5: Structuring Your BusinessProtecting Yourself; Business Structure Options; Creating the Business; Taxes; Payroll; Insurance; Professional Insurance; Personal Insurance; Infrastructure; Retirement Planning; Conclusion; Chapter 6: Advertising and Marketing; Publishing; Ten Steps to Publishing a Book; Step 1: Select Several Topics; Step 2: Create the Title and Summary; Step 3: Contact a Publisher; Step 4: Submit Your Proposal; Step 5: Finalize Your Proposal; Step 6: Receive a Contract; Step 7: Write; Step 8: Respond to Edits; Step 9: Compile "Front Matter" Material; Biography. IntroductionForeword; Step 10: Prepare to Reach Out; Publishing an Article; Utilizing Your Published Material; Offer It to Known Contacts; Use It to Solidify Introductions; Use It to Open Conversations with New Contacts; Use It to Sell Your Services; Your Web Presence; Additional Collateral; A Word on Branding; Conclusion; Chapter 7: Sales; Networking; The Importance of Partnerships; Prospecting and Finding New Work; Converting Prospects to Sales; Six Steps to Close a Sale; Pricing Strategies; The Sales Plateau; Balancing Sales with Delivery; Conclusion; Chapter 8: Proposals and Contracts. The Proposal ProcessThe Contract Process; How to Write a Contract; Hourly Contracts; Retainer Contracts; Sample Fixed-Fee Contract; Invoicing; Payment Strategies; Conclusion; Chapter 9: Fees and Income; Get Comfortable with Money; Take Every Opportunity: Multiple Revenue Streams; Five Techniques for Delivering on Multiple Projects; Create Appropriate Fee Structures; Hourly Fees; Fixed Fees; Retainer-Based Fees; Determine Appropriate Fees; Define Your Goals for Income; Conclusion; Chapter 10: Goal Setting; Types of Goals; Business Goals; Personal Goals; How to Define and Execute on Goals. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910300659903321 |
Beckner Mark | ||
Berkeley, CA : , : Apress : , : Imprint : Apress, , 2014 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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International journal of intelligent computing and cybernetics |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Bingley, England] : , : Emerald, , 2008- |
Disciplina | 006.3 |
Soggetto topico |
Artificial intelligence
Cybernetics Intelligence artificielle Cybernétique Publications périodiques Informatique |
Soggetto genere / forma | Periodicals. |
Soggetto non controllato |
cybernetica
cybernetics computers kunstmatige intelligentie artificial intelligence computerwetenschappen computer sciences Information and Communication Technology (General) Informatie- en communicatietechnologie (algemeen) |
ISSN | 1756-3798 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNISA-996398341903316 |
[Bingley, England] : , : Emerald, , 2008- | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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International journal of intelligent computing and cybernetics |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Bingley, England] : , : Emerald, , 2008- |
Disciplina | 006.3 |
Soggetto topico |
Artificial intelligence
Cybernetics Intelligence artificielle Cybernétique Publications périodiques Informatique |
Soggetto genere / forma | Periodicals. |
Soggetto non controllato |
cybernetica
cybernetics computers kunstmatige intelligentie artificial intelligence computerwetenschappen computer sciences Information and Communication Technology (General) Informatie- en communicatietechnologie (algemeen) |
ISSN | 1756-3798 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910146743103321 |
[Bingley, England] : , : Emerald, , 2008- | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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