This picture reminded me of the coffee runs we used to do as a team and it got me thinking about the high-performance teams I have worked with and about what made them work together like they did. Here is my take on the 5… Read More »Building a High-Performing Team
If you have a software product, you may have heard of Technical Debt but not do not understand what it means. If you are worried about Technical Debt and want to understand more about it, this article is for you. In this article I describe… Read More »What is technical debt and should you be worried about it?
Starting a Tech-based Business Today, starting a business usually requires backing by some form of technology. In this article I export the different options you have to create a solution when that requirement extends beyond a web site or market place. On the Internet you… Read More »5 ways to get your web application developed
So you have a great idea for a tech-based product but now you are being asked if you want to build a native application or a web application. This article explores the differences between the two different types of development with the aim of helping… Read More »Not sure if you need a native app or web app for your product?
If you are a start-up thinking of building your product offshore, make sure you go in with your eyes open as there are a number of traps you can find yourself in, especially if you are new to technology and software development. In this article… Read More »5 frequent problems encountered with offshore development
If you have decided to create a tech-based product you have probably been told you need to build an MVP but have no idea what that means. In this article, I describe what an MVP is and why you need one. I also look at… Read More »What is an MVP and why you need one for your start up?
White Labelling is a great option for selling your application or platform and if you want to use this product strategy, there are several options for delivering it to market, each with their own pros and cons. In this article I describe what white labelling… Read More »3 ways to implement a white label product
I can pretty much be sure that the last time you wanted your haircut, you did not use the hairdresser that you keep at home in the corner. If you are like me, you cannot afford the luxury of a stay at home stylist and go… Read More »You Don’t Keep a Hairdresser at Home, You Hire One
If you want to develop a tech product, you will undoubtedly have read or been told that you should use agile development. There are many articles written about agile development, but they do not necessarily address the need to have an agile mindset. By having… Read More »Agile Mindset is not a Process but a Way of Thinking
Security is hard to understand, difficult to implement and just plain gets in the way of progress. If you are thinking that it is something you can leave until later, think again. In this post I provide an overview of some of the security aspects… Read More »You need to consider security in your product, now not later