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1:451:45 · 4 months ago
‘Almost Done’ — The Most Expensive Phrase in Software Development
When a software team says "almost done," you're trusting their estimate of invisible progress on invisible work. And that phrase has destroyed…
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1:521:52 · 4 months ago
How to Evaluate Code Quality When You’re Not Technical
You're trusting an agency with your money and your vision, but you have no way to verify if what they're building is…
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1:481:48 · 4 months ago
What Happens When Your Dev Team Goes Dark (And How to Prevent It)
"They went dark" is the number one complaint I hear from founders burned by software agencies. Emails unanswered. Calls to voicemail. Half-built…
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1:421:42 · 4 months ago
The ‘We’ll Just Use WordPress’ Trap (When It’s Right and When It’s Not)
"We'll just use WordPress" might be the most expensive sentence in software development. I love WordPress — my agency uses it constantly.…
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1:401:40 · 4 months ago
Why Software Project Quotes Vary So Much (And How to Compare Them)
You send the same brief to five agencies. You get quotes from £10k to £200k. What's going on? In this video, I…
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1:311:31 · 5 months ago
The Hidden Cost of ‘Quick Fixes’ in Software Development
Every shortcut in software development comes with a price tag — you just don't see the invoice until later. In this video,…
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1:391:39 · 5 months ago
70% of Software Projects Fail. Here’s Why Yours Will Too.
Seventy percent of software projects fail — and knowing that statistic won't save you from becoming part of it. After 20 years…
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1:231:23 · 5 months ago
Software Decisions Without the Jargon | Channel Intro
Your business could be running more efficiently — but everyone's shouting about AI and automation without telling you what's actually worth doing.…
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23.10.25 · 15 min read
Is Your Fundraising Efficient or Just Expensive? The Truth About Cost-Per-Pound in UK Fundraising
UK charities aim for £4 returned per £1 spent on fundraising. But annual snapshots mislead. Learn how to measure true...
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23.10.25 · 16 min read
30% of UK Charities Have No CRM: Is Your Spreadsheet Costing You £30,000 a Year?
Learn why digital infrastructure determines your growth capacity and how to close the digital maturity gap. Why 30% of UK...
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23.10.25 · 16 min read
Could Your Charity Survive a Funding Shock? The Truth About Reserves in 2025
42% of UK charities spent more than they earned in 2023. Learn why reserves matter, how much you really need,...
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21.10.25 · 17 min read
Turning Givers into Supporters: Why 40% Donor Retention Isn’t Good Enough
UK charities lose 60% of donors annually. Learn why retention matters more than acquisition, what causes attrition, and the proven...
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