Should You Archive or Integrate Legacy Data? Pros and Cons for Small Businesses
When small businesses move to SaaS, the question isn’t just what comes across — it’s what gets left behind. For many SaaS migrations, the default approach is to move only current data. On the surface, this seems sensible: it reduces cost and complexity. But it leaves businesses with a difficult choice — what to do […]
How to Preserve 20+ Years of Business Data When Moving to SaaS
One of the most common risks in SaaS migrations is losing your history. When businesses move to a new SaaS platform, vendors often recommend migrating only “current” data — active customers, open jobs, or recent records. On the surface, this keeps the migration fast and affordable. But what about the decades of historical records that […]
Data Migration 101: Cleaning, Enriching, and Preparing Your Data for a Smooth Transition
A successful SaaS migration starts with clean, reliable data — and that rarely happens by accident. One of the most common mistakes in digital transformation is underestimating the effort involved in preparing data for migration. It’s tempting to focus on the exciting features of the new platform and assume the data will “just work” once […]
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 […]
Data Migration Made Easy: Unlock Your Data’s Future with Biz Hub
In an age where data fuels decision-making and digital transformation, migrating your data securely and efficiently is more than just a technical necessity—it’s a strategic imperative. Whether you’re upgrading systems, consolidating databases, moving to the cloud, or transitioning between SaaS platforms, the stakes are high. Enter Biz Hub’s Data Migration Service—designed to de-risk the journey […]
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 […]
What Paramedic Ants teach us about data
If you haven’t seen the recent fascinating Guardian article on paramedic ants … it’s well worth a read. “Injured ants call for help by sending out distress signals in the form of pheromones. When help arrives, the injured ants tuck in their legs so they can more easily be carried back to the nest” The […]
Pareto was right. 20% of your software is causing 80% of your problems
Even if you’ve never heard of Vilfredo Pareto (1848 – 1923), you’ll know his principle as the “80/20 rule”. He was an economist, but his principle has been used to describe phenomena as diverse as earthquakes to work health and safety. Famously, Microsoft supposedly adopted a policy of solving only 20% of bugs to reduce […]
