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Home Improvement Tools If you’ve ever had the experience of working on a home improvement project without the proper tools, you’ll appreciate this story. A couple years ago, I got the bright idea that I would replace our well-worn shower…
I really like the concept of picking customers who are right for the way we do business, and believe that customers should have the same perspective when choosing a custom software vendor. I would argue that *all* businesses over about…
I don’t know about your industry, but in mine, I run across potential customers who think that we are actually a charity dedicated to the overall betterment of mankind. That, or we are wealthy beyond anyone’s wildest dreams, and just…
Can’t I just hire a freelance software developer from Elance, Odesk, Upwork, Guru, etc.? Of course you can. Often, a freelancer is the most cost-effective option if the custom application you have in mind is straightforward to develop. However, unless…