Notes from the operating table.
Longer reads on running a service business: operations, finance, sales and the software behind them.
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Web & mobileHow Much Does It Cost to Build an E-Commerce Website in South Africa?
What does an e-commerce website cost in South Africa?
· 9 min read
Custom softwareCloud vs On-Premise Software: Which Is Right for Your South African Business?
Cloud or on-premise for your South African business? Compare real costs, POPIA data residency rules, load shedding risk and when self-hosting wins.
· 9 min read
Custom softwareSoftware Maintenance Costs in South Africa: 15–25% a Year
Software maintenance typically costs 15-25% of your original build price every year.
· 8 min read
Custom softwareFixed Price vs Time and Materials for Software Projects
Fixed price or time and materials? Compare software contract models, South African developer rates in ZAR, and a decision framework for your next build.
· 9 min read
Business OSHow Much Does a CRM Cost in South Africa? (2026 Guide)
CRM pricing in South Africa for 2026: real per-user costs in rand, hidden fees, implementation budgets, and when an all-in-one platform works out cheaper.
· 8 min read
Custom softwareChoosing Between Monthly SaaS and a One-Off Custom Build
Monthly SaaS or a once-off custom build?
· 8 min read
Custom softwareDesktop Apps in 2026: When Do They Still Make Sense?
Web apps dominate in 2026, but desktop software still wins for offline reliability, heavy local compute and hardware control.
· 8 min read
Custom softwareTechnical Debt, Explained for Non-Technical Founders
Technical debt in plain English: what it is, what it costs South African businesses, the warning signs, and how to pay it down without freezing…
· 9 min read
Custom softwareHow to Write a Brief for a Software Project
Learn how to write a software project brief that gets accurate quotes and prevents scope creep — with a section-by-section template for South African teams.
· 8 min read
Web & mobileProgressive Web Apps vs Native Apps: Which Should You Build?
Progressive web app or native app? Compare cost, performance, and reach for South African businesses, then see which build fits your budget.
· 8 min read
Finance & complianceWeb App Security Basics Every Business Owner Should Know
Web app security in plain English: the real risks, what POPIA requires after a breach, and the checklist every South African business owner needs before…
· 8 min read
Sales & marketingSales Pipeline Metrics That Actually Matter
The sales pipeline metrics that predict revenue — win rate, velocity, coverage ratio — with formulas, 2026 benchmarks, and how to track them without spreadsheets.
· 9 min read
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