Guides

Guides for people deciding about business software

Written for owners and managers, not engineers. Each guide answers one question we are asked before a project begins, as plainly as we can, whether or not you ever work with us.

All guides

Custom software vs off-the-shelf How to decide whether to buy a product or build around your process.
What custom software costs What drives the price, how projects are priced, and how to spend less without cutting corners.
Choosing a software company What to ask, what to see and what to get in writing before you hire anyone to build software.
Moving payroll off Excel The signs it is time, what to prepare, and how to switch without a bad month.
Choosing factory payroll software What to look for, how to test a vendor on your own payslips, and our pick.
Where to start with automation How to pick the first process to automate, and the ones to leave alone.
Automation examples by department Everyday work that can run by rule, in sales, accounts, HR, operations and reporting.
CRM vs ERP What each one is for, where they overlap, and which a growing business needs first.
Choosing a CRM for manufacturers What your CRM must see, the questions to ask vendors, and our pick.

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