Why Custom Software Solutions Are the Key to Modernising Your Business
Outgrowing Off-the-Shelf Software Most businesses start with off-the-shelf software. It’s affordable, quick to install, and meets basic needs. But as companies grow, these generic tools often start to hold them back. Systems don’t integrate properly, staff double-handle data, and processes become less efficient. That’s when custom software solutions become essential. Unlike one-size-fits-all programs, custom software […]
Running a Business in Excel is Not a Long-Term Viable Solution
For many organisations, Excel has been the go-to tool for managing operations, tracking data, and running day-to-day processes. It’s flexible, familiar, and inexpensive. But as a business grows, Excel quickly shows its limits. Errors creep in, collaboration becomes messy, and critical information is trapped in spreadsheets only one or two people truly understand. That’s why […]
Why an Iterative Approach Creates Better Bespoke Software
When it comes to bespoke software, success is measured by how well the solution aligns with the way your business truly operates. At Biz Hub, we believe the best way to achieve this alignment is through an iterative, collaborative development process—one that keeps you engaged at every stage and delivers value from day one. Building […]
Custom Software vs Off-the-Shelf: Which Is Right for Your Business?
When businesses look for digital solutions, one of the first questions they face is whether to invest in custom software or purchase an off-the-shelf application. Both options have their advantages, but for organisations with specific needs, custom software often delivers a much greater return on investment. At Biz Hub, we’ve seen firsthand how the right […]
Does TCO Still Matter? Hidden Costs of COTS and No-Code versus Custom
I often see projects mandating COTS or No-Code solutions (and excluding custom development) – in the belief that these will be simpler and cheaper to implement. It’s easy to focus on the up-front price tag—the license fee, subscription cost and user pricing: but the actual cost, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), goes way beyond […]
Automated Conversion – How it can work
This paper provides a brief overview of some of the issues when transitioning out of legacy and under-performing software applications and why a new automated approach can revolutionise what has otherwise been an expensive, difficult and risky process. I’ve seen business big and small struggle, sometimes for years, to try to transition to their next […]
