Category: Business & Strategy
Articles in the Business & Strategy category
How Much Does a Booking System Cost? SaaS vs. Custom in Real Numbers
Reservio, Booksy and friends look cheap — until you count commissions and per-staff fees. A real cost comparison of SaaS versus a custom booking system from CZK 4,900 per month.
How Much Does a Custom E-shop Cost in 2026? Shoptet vs. Custom
Real e-shop prices: Shoptet from hundreds of crowns monthly, a custom e-shop from an agency for hundreds of thousands. A 3-year TCO comparison and when a custom e-shop for CZK 4,900 a month pays off.
How Much Does a CRM Cost in 2026? SaaS vs. Custom-Built
Real CRM prices: off-the-shelf SaaS at CZK 300–1,500 per user monthly, custom CRM from agencies in the hundreds of thousands. When a custom system pays off and how a subscription CRM works.
App Development as a Subscription: How App as a Service Works
App as a Service means complete development, operations and growth of your app for a fixed monthly fee. Compared honestly with agencies, in-house teams and no-code — including when a subscription is the wrong choice.
How Much Does a Mobile App Cost in 2026? A Complete Pricing Guide
Real mobile app development prices: from an MVP for hundreds of thousands CZK to a marketplace for millions. One-time agency pricing vs. a monthly subscription — and what actually makes up the price.
The Final Invoice and Never-Ending Requests: Scope Creep in Practice
How a simple project becomes an enterprise system. 'Just one more feature' and 47 more emails. Real stories from the trenches.
How to Write a Technical Specification for App Development
A step-by-step guide to writing a tech spec. User stories, acceptance criteria, wireframes, and the most common mistakes by founders.
Client vs. Developer: Lost in Translation
Funny and instructive stories about miscommunications between clients and developers. From 'make it pop' to 'just a small change'.
A Contract on One Page: Why It's a Recipe for Disaster
No-spec contracts, handshake deals, vanishing contractors. Stories about why IT projects need proper agreements.
How to Measure Mobile App ROI
How to properly measure return on investment for a mobile app. Key KPIs, measurement tools, and realistic expectations.
Custom Booking System: Why Off-the-Shelf Isn't Enough for Growing Businesses
Custom booking system vs. Calendly, Acuity, and others. Cross-industry comparison — healthcare, salons, restaurants, sports — and when custom development pays off.
Custom CRM vs. Off-the-Shelf: When Is It Worth Investing in a Custom System?
Salesforce, HubSpot, or your own CRM? Comparing costs, capabilities, and situations where boxed solutions fall short and custom CRM delivers competitive advantage.
Custom E-shop vs. Off-the-Shelf: When Does Custom Development Pay Off?
Boxed e-commerce or custom development? We compare the limits of SaaS platforms, TCO, and situations where a custom e-shop makes economic sense.
The Client Wanted Uber in Two Weeks: Stories from the Trenches
Unrealistic expectations are a classic in IT. Uber for 2K, Facebook in a month. Real stories and how we handle them.
How to Plan an MVP for Your Startup
A practical guide to MVP planning. Learn how to identify core features, prioritize with MoSCoW, and avoid the most common startup mistakes.
The Client with a Strict NDA Whose App Turned Out to Be a Facebook Group
A real story about a client who insisted on an NDA before the first meeting. His secret project? A social network better solved by a Facebook group.
Why Invest in a Mobile App in 2025
Mobile applications give businesses a competitive advantage. Discover the main reasons to invest in your own mobile app.