How to Write Requirements Developers Can Actually Use
A useful requirement explains who needs to do what and how acceptance will be checked.
Product & SaaS
Technology & Digital
Why Cheap Software Gets Expensive at Scale
Software cost can rise with seats, records, tasks, storage or premium connections.
Freelance & Independent Work
Freelance Pricing Starts With Capacity
Start with the hours available in the year.
Technology & Digital
How to Evaluate Software Without Buying by Feature Count
Describe the workflow the software must support, including users, records, approvals and required output.
Product & SaaS
Building Digital Products From Repeated Business Problems
A digital product needs more than an interesting feature.
Finance & Economics
How to Think About Business Dashboards
A useful dashboard answers a recurring question.
Operations & Workflows
What to Measure Before You Automate a Workflow
Record weekly volume, handling time, error rate and exceptions for the task.
Sales & Customers
How to Build a Sales Pipeline You Can Actually Review
A reviewable sales pipeline has defined stages, current next actions and a reason each opportunity belongs in the forecast. Start with those records before adding probability rules or a new dashboard.
Technology & Digital
When a Spreadsheet Should Become a System
A spreadsheet can remain the right tool for a small, stable process.
Technology & Digital
The Real Cost of Adding Another SaaS Tool
The subscription price is only part of the cost of another SaaS tool. Compare the work it will replace with the subscription, implementation effort and ongoing responsibility it will introduce.