@article {464, title = {Anystone Technologies: Lessons from the First Year of a Mobile Applications Startup}, journal = {Open Source Business Resource}, year = {2011}, month = {08/2011}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, type = {Articles}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {The astounding growth of the mobile sector has attracted the attention of many entrepreneurs, particularly when combined with its low market-entry cost for developers and growing list of enviable success stories. For anyone with a mobile application to sell, Apple{\textquoteright}s App Store and the Android Market provide easy access to the world market. However, this market accessibility and endless opportunities increase competition and challenge the entrepreneur to stay focused. This article presents some initial observations and experiences from the first year of Anystone Technologies, a mobile applications startup, as it faced the challenges of starting a new business in this attractive but highly competitive sector. }, issn = {1913-6102}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/464}, author = {Tony Wacheski} }