Writing
Notes from a boutique software studio.
Engineering posts, buyer's guides, Tampa Bay tech ecosystem coverage, and the occasional opinion about why your stack is wrong.
How to write a software RFP that gets you useful proposals
Most software RFPs produce useless proposals. A practical template and writing guide for SMBs and SMEs running a software agency selection — what to include, what to leave out, and how to filter the responses.
Read →The Tampa Bay tech ecosystem: a 2026 guide for founders and CTOs
A working guide to the Tampa Bay tech ecosystem in 2026. Accelerators, meetups, major employers, universities, talent pool, and where to plug in if you're building or hiring software.
Read →Software development cost in Tampa Bay: 2026 pricing guide
What custom software development actually costs in the Tampa Bay metro in 2026. Real pricing bands by project type, what drives cost up or down, and how to budget for software you will actually ship.
Read →Contract software development vs hiring in-house: when each wins
When to hire in-house engineers vs use a contract software development team. The math of senior contractors, the hidden costs of full-time hiring, and the structural fit for each model.
Read →Custom software vs SaaS: a buyer's decision guide
When to build custom software vs buy a SaaS product. A practical decision framework for SMBs and startups, including total cost of ownership, the integration trap, and the questions that actually matter.
Read →How to choose a Tampa Bay software agency: a buyer's guide
A practical buyer's guide to hiring a Tampa Bay software agency. Red flags, the questions to ask, the four agency archetypes, and how to recognize a body shop in disguise.
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