Guides
Plain-English guides for business owners.
Short, practical answers to the questions owners ask us most: what things cost, what to buy, and how to stop money leaking out of everyday work.
- How much does custom software cost?Price ranges by size, what drives the price, running costs, and simple maths to check if it's worth it.
- Custom vs off-the-shelf software: how to decideWhen to buy off-the-shelf, when custom is worth it, three-year cost comparison and questions to ask.
- How to stop losing warranty claim moneyWhy claims get rejected, late or short-paid, and five habits that recover most of the money.For Equipment dealers
- How to send quotes faster and win more jobsWhy quote speed wins work, six steps to faster quotes with healthy margins, and a follow-up schedule.For Contractors
- How to find and clear dead stockFind dead and slow stock in an afternoon, five ways to clear it, and how to stop it coming back.For Distributors
- How to fill sick-call shifts fasterSend open shifts to every qualified worker at once, first yes wins, and track certificates.For Staffing agencies
- Spreadsheet vs custom app: when to switchSeven signs your spreadsheet has become a system, and what switching really involves.
- What to ask before hiring someone to build softwareTen questions about price, ownership, running costs and support, plus the red flags.
Last updated 5 November 2026.