What you’ll need to run your own tech start up in 2017

Featured article by Jack Carter, Independent Technology Author

Starting a tech company in 2017 has never been easier. Today we have so much more technology in our lives and it can be found anywhere. With all these various tools at our disposal, it makes sense to start a tech company as you are very supported through modern technology. Gareth Bull took a leap of faith 4 years ago when he started his very own digital marketing media agency, Bulldog Digital Media in 2013. Starting with no money and just a laptop he has turned his part-time hobby into a full-time job! His agency is now ranked as one of the top 5 SEO agencies in Europe. If you need a little divine inspiration to help you below are 3 ways you can create your own tech start up in 2017.

Creating an app

If you are looking at going down the app route then you couldn’t have chosen a better time! On average people spend up to 4 hours on their phone every day, that’s a massive 86 hours a month which is spent being online and on your phone. Apps in 2017 is a fast growing industry, and it is constantly changing! To create your own app be sure you have a sound idea that has been researched extensively. You’ll need the correct tools depending on what platform you are going for. Meaning that you need to decide if you are going to make your app for android, iOS or windows. Once you have decided what platform you would like your app to be on, now it is time to start development. You can now create apps with programs such as appy pie and various other programs so you won’t have to break the bank.

Digital marketing agency

Starting your own digital marketing agency can be an extraordinary thing. It’s new, its fresh and its oh so in right now. Creating a digital marketing agency can be super easy, all you need to start is a laptop, some initiative, and a brilliant idea. Start by setting yourself some goals and plan out how you are going to achieve eat goal you set. Make sure you have a bulletproof business plan as this is the most important thing you can have before even starting.

Creating your own software

It is imperative that you know your idea inside and out before you can even think about approaching a developer. This could pose a threat to you if you are not a developer yourself as you may not completely understand every element. However, you can know exactly how you want your software to be. You need to be able to clearly communicate your idea, in a way so that the developer can understand it completely. You have to know every screen, what’s going into each screen and what happens when you click this or that. Once you know the ins and outs of how you want your software to function, then you can start approaching developers. Make sure when you hire a developer they are completely competent and know what they are doing that way once you have handed them your idea you can sit back and delegate.