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Practical writing on the four decisions this company is built around: what to build or buy, how software actually gets shipped, what is worth automating, and what it takes to keep it running afterwards. Based on systems we have built and operate, not summaries of other people's articles.
29 Jul 2026
How to Write a Software Requirements Document (SRD)
A step-by-step guide for founders: what a software requirements document (SRD) includes, an SRD vs PRD vs BRD table, a template, a...
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28 Jul 2026
How to Outsource Shopify Store Management
A founder's guide to outsourcing Shopify store management in 2026: what to delegate, real costs, how to vet a partner, and keeping...
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27 Jul 2026
Managed IT vs In-House IT: A Startup Cost Comparison
Managed IT vs in-house IT: compare real 2026 costs, coverage and risk, plus how to get senior oversight on the decision before you...
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27 Jul 2026
SOC 2 for Startups: Cost, Timeline & When You Need It
What SOC 2 costs a startup, how long Type 1 vs Type 2 takes, and when it is actually worth pursuing. A founder-focused guide with...
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27 Jul 2026
How to Manage an Outsourced Development Team
A non-technical founder's guide to managing an outsourced dev team: set scope, run weekly demos, own your code, and review every m...
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27 Jul 2026
How to Vet a Software Development Agency
A founder's guide to vetting a software development agency: 11 questions to ask, red and green flags, and how to avoid paying for...
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27 Jul 2026
The Cybersecurity Checklist for Startups (2026)
A practical, non-alarmist cybersecurity checklist for startups: 14 prioritized affordable steps, a stage-by-stage plan, SOC 2 guid...
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27 Jul 2026
Build vs Buy Software: A Founder's Decision Guide
Build custom software or buy off-the-shelf/SaaS? A founder's build-vs-buy guide with a cost table, decision framework, and a free...
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27 Jul 2026
Fractional CTO vs Technical Cofounder: How to Decide
Fractional CTO vs technical cofounder: compare cost, equity, and commitment. An honest decision guide for non-technical founders.
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26 Jul 2026
How to Build an MVP Without a Technical Cofounder
Build an MVP without a technical cofounder: real costs ($8k-$40k), timelines (6-16 weeks), no-code vs freelancers vs agency, and t...
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26 Jul 2026
How Much Does a Fractional CTO Cost in 2026?
Fractional CTO cost in 2026: hourly rates, monthly retainers, day rates and a full-time CTO comparison, with real 2026 data and th...
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20 Jul 2026
No-Code vs Custom Code for Startups: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
No-code vs custom code for startups in 2026: real cost ranges, the scaling trap, and a simple rule for choosing — without the jarg...
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