Should your company buy or build new software?
Small and medium businesses often face the challenge of whether to buy pre-existing software for their needs or develop their own custom solutions. Both have the potential to take up a hefty chunk of the budget, which means making the wrong decision here can be costly. Here are the important things you need to consider […]
Why your internal team shouldn’t develop your new app
If you have a team of software developers, you know about the challenges of launching a new product while maintaining your existing software. Good engineers are hard to find and always in high demand. It’s a hard balance to keep them happy, maintain successful customer support processes, and take advantage of new opportunities.
Love your competition
In business, staying ahead of competition is always a concern, but the presence of competition is important. In the app world, we constantly hear about competition.
Why your ‘comfortable’ small business is in danger
There are a lot of established companies that have grown their business in very different ways. There’s a lot than can be learned from hard-earned sales methods and good customer service. Most 20-year-old companies could also learn more about technology and how the landscape of their business is changing. But why should they care?
Lessons from the unicorns
There are more than 80 “unicorns” in today’s global startup industry. That means there are more than 80 privately-owned and venture-funded new businesses with valuations of over $1 billion. While we could talk all day about the tech “bubble” and whether or not these valuations are reasonable, these companies are clearly doing something right.