Apologies for the delay but you can now access all the materials from my DDD3 Presentation, 'How to start your own Software Development company for £5000' on line;
Not really a powerpoint is.
My original spreadsheet (not as interesting as the final one) is.
And the spreadsheet with input from the DDD3 audience which went £34 over budget is.
Thanks again to the DDD3 audience for making what could be a dull topic so much fun.
Liam Westley
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