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What a website actually costs — and why quotes vary so wildly
The same brief can return quotes that differ by a factor of ten. Usually the quotes are describing genuinely different things.
6 min read
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How software actually gets built, what it costs, how to choose a technology partner, and the decisions that matter before anyone writes code.
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AI in business operations: where it works, and where it will embarrass you
Most companies do not need artificial intelligence. They need to stop copying data between four systems by hand. Here is how to tell the difference.
7 min readSecurity
Cybersecurity for growing businesses: the things that actually matter first
You do not need an enterprise security programme. You need about eight things done properly, in roughly this order.
7 min readGuide
Custom software vs SaaS: how to decide without wasting six months
Buying is usually cheaper and faster. Building is sometimes the only honest option. The deciding factor is not cost — it is whether your process is the exception.
6 min readStartup
MVP development: how to build version one so version two is not a restart
The point of an MVP is to learn something, not to be small for its own sake. Here is how to scope one without building a dead end.
7 min readGuide
The software development process, explained without the jargon
What actually happens between agreeing to build something and having it running in production — and where projects usually go wrong.
7 min readGuide
How to choose a technology partner (and what to ask before you sign)
Most bad software outcomes are not caused by bad engineers. They are caused by a vendor relationship that was set up wrong. Here is what to check before you commit.
8 min read
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