Notes from a software house in Bath.
What we've learned shipping Microsoft software for SMEs across the UK. .NET, Blazor, Azure, AI — what works, what doesn't, and what we'd do again.
Adding AI to Your Existing Microsoft Stack (Without Starting From Scratch)
How UK SMEs can add useful AI features to existing systems built with Microsoft technology without a full rewrite or massive budget.
How We Replaced a Multi-Tab Spreadsheet System for a Field Services Company
How a field-engineering company moved from complex multi-tab spreadsheets to an offline-first mobile and admin platform built with Microsoft technology.
Excel vs Custom Microsoft Technology: Real Cost Comparison for UK SMEs
What does it really cost to keep running core processes in Excel versus moving to a tailored system built with Microsoft technology? A practical 2026 comparison for UK SMEs.
Spreadsheet Hell to Proper System: What Replacing Excel Actually Looks Like
A realistic, step-by-step look at how UK SMEs move from Excel-based processes to a tailored business system — timelines, costs, risks and what to expect.
The Hidden Risks of Running Your Business on Spreadsheets in 2026
Data loss, compliance gaps, key-person dependency and silent errors — the real risks UK SMEs face when core processes still live in Excel.
Has Your Business Outgrown Excel? 9 Clear Warning Signs for UK SMEs
Still running core processes in spreadsheets? Here are 9 clear signs your UK SME has outgrown Excel — plus what to do next and when a custom system makes sense.
Five years of shipping Blazor in production
What we got right, what we got wrong, and the patterns that have survived four .NET versions and 20+ client projects.
How to replatform a line-of-business system without breaking the business
A practical guide to migrating 10+ year old systems — what we learned rebuilding a manufacturer's quoting engine while it kept quoting.
An Azure bill that doesn't surprise you
Cost-aware architecture isn't a phase at the end. It's a series of decisions made on day one. Here are the seven that matter most.
.NET MAUI in 2026 — when to reach for it, when not to
Two years in, MAUI is finally the tool we wanted Xamarin to be. Here's our honest take on where it shines and where it still hurts.
R&D tax credits — what counts, what doesn't
We claim them for clients every year. Most SMEs leave money on the table because they don't know what qualifies.
AI for SMEs — starting small, staying useful
We've added LLM features to nine projects this year. Here's what worked, what wasted budget, and how to scope your first AI feature.