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Plain answers to the questions people ask us before they buy: what custom software actually costs, when you should not build it, and how our retainer works.
Off-the-shelf or build your own? An honest way to decide
26 September 2026 · 3 minute read
A practical test for whether your business should buy software or have it built, from a company that will talk you out of building.
How an unlimited development retainer actually works
26 September 2026 · 4 minute read
What unlimited development on a monthly retainer means in practice, where the fair use line sits, and why it beats paying per change.
What does custom software actually cost a small business?
26 September 2026 · 4 minute read
Real numbers for bespoke business software in the UK, why quotes vary so wildly, and the three things that move the price more than anything else.