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Practical insights on scoping, building, and shipping software — from a team that does PM and engineering under one roof.
Best Software Development Companies in the UK (2026): An Unbiased Guide
A frank guide to the UK software development market — how to find the right company for your project, what the different segments offer, and how to evaluate without being misled.
Choosing a Software Development Partner: A Technical Founder's Guide (2026)
How to evaluate and choose a software development agency without being misled. A structured framework from a PM who has been on both sides of the table.
Fixed-Price Software Development: The Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about fixed-price software development — how it works, when to use it, what it costs, and how to avoid the traps. Written by a PM who ships code.
Fixed-Price vs Time and Materials: Which Engagement Model Is Right?
An honest comparison of fixed-price and time-and-materials software development. When each model works, what it costs you, and how to choose without being misled.
How to Scope a Fixed-Price Software Project (Without Getting Burned)
A step-by-step guide to scoping fixed-price software projects correctly — from requirements gathering to contract. Written by a PM who also ships code.
How to Write a Technical Brief That Gets Accurate Quotes
A step-by-step guide to writing a software project brief that agencies can quote accurately from. What to include, what to leave out, and why most briefs generate useless responses.
The Real Cost of Building an MVP in the UK (2026)
Honest numbers on what an MVP costs to build in the UK in 2026 — by project type, engagement model, and team structure. No vague ranges, no asterisks.
Offshore vs Boutique Development: A CTO's Honest Comparison
The real trade-offs between offshore software development and UK boutique agencies. Day rates are only one input — here's the full picture, including the costs most guides don't mention.
Why Your Software Project Needs a PM Who Writes Code
The hidden reason most software projects fail: the PM can't evaluate what the engineering team is telling them. Why technical PMs deliver better outcomes, and what to look for.
Questions to Ask a Software Agency Before You Hire Them
The 15 questions that reveal whether a software agency can actually deliver — and what the answers tell you. From a PM who reviews agencies from both sides of the table.
How to Choose a Software Development Agency in the UK (2026)
A practical guide to finding and selecting the right UK software development agency — what to look for, what to avoid, and how the market has changed in 2026.
Software Development Proposal Template: What a Real Proposal Should Include
What a software development proposal should actually contain — and the sections that reveal whether an agency can deliver. A checklist from a PM who reviews them daily.
Software Development Red Flags: What to Watch for When Reviewing Quotes
The warning signs in software development quotes, proposals, and conversations that predict a bad outcome. A PM's honest guide to spotting agencies that will burn your budget.
Software Development in UAE and Saudi Arabia: A Practical Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about building software for the UAE and Saudi Arabia markets — regulation, technology, costs, and how to find the right development partner for the GCC.
Software Project Estimation: How PostMVP Prices Fixed-Price Projects
How accurate software project estimation actually works — from story points to contingency buffers. A transparent look at PostMVP's estimation process and why most quotes are wrong.
Software Project Management for Startups: A Practical Guide (2026)
How software project management actually works for startups — from brief to build. Why most startup software projects fail, and what PM-led delivery does differently.
Staff Augmentation vs Fixed-Price Development: Which Model Is Right?
An honest guide to staff augmentation versus fixed-price software development. When each model makes commercial sense, and the hidden costs most comparisons leave out.
7 Things That Double Your Software Development Budget
The specific decisions and omissions that cause startup software projects to run double their original budget. Written by a PM who has seen all seven happen in the same project.