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For business owners and managers: what custom software costs, how to tell you’ve outgrown Excel, when off-the-shelf makes sense and how to brief a developer.
6 min read
How much does custom software cost in 2026
How custom software is priced, ballpark costs by type of system, running costs after launch and how to keep the budget under control.
8 min read
7 signs your company has outgrown Excel
Excel is a great tool until it becomes your company system. Seven concrete signs it’s time for a database or custom software, and where to start.
5 min read
Custom software or off-the-shelf? When each one pays off
Custom software vs off-the-shelf SaaS: price, time to launch, flexibility, data ownership and vendor lock-in. When to choose which.
6 min read
How to brief a software project without blowing the budget
How to prepare a brief for custom software without technical knowledge, what to ask a vendor, and what to avoid so the project stays within budget.
8 min read
Company equipment entrusted to employees: what the Czech Labour Code says
When an employee in Czechia is fully liable for a lost company laptop, phone or tool, what a handover record should contain, whether an in-app signature is enough, and why you can’t simply deduct the loss from wages.