Custom software for small businesses — explained honestly
Is custom software worth it for my business? Is a ready-made program enough? What does it even cost? Here I answer the questions that come before such a decision — without jargon and without trying to sell you something you don't need.
Is custom software worth it for a small business?
Often not — and sometimes it's the best thing you can do. The one question that decides it.
Read →Off-the-shelf software doesn't fit — adapt or build new?
The program can do almost everything, but one spot keeps snagging. Three honest paths compared.
Read →Build custom software or buy a ready-made tool — which is cheaper?
The subscription price is rarely the real price. An honest cost calculation over the years.
Read →Is my idea too small or too big for custom software?
Too tiny to pay off — or too big to start? How to tell the right size.
Read →Custom software cost: fixed price, hourly rate or subscription?
The three payment models explained honestly — and why the incentives often run against you.
Read →Who owns the code if I cancel?
No — but your data is yours, and you can leave anytime. Code and data separated honestly.
Read →What happens to my software if you stop?
The bus-factor risk with a solo provider — placed honestly and kept small.
Read →How I work: subscribe to software instead of buying it
No project budget, no hourly rate. How working together looks and what it costs.
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