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Insights on reducing technology costs, open source alternatives, and making sense of what you pay for
CTO-On-Call: Why Small Businesses Don't Need a Full-Time CTO
The average small business can't afford a £80k+ CTO salary. But they still need CTO-level thinking. Here's the alternative that actually works.
Why Your Small Business is Probably Paying Too Much for SaaS
The average small business overspends on technology by 40%. Here's how to identify what you can cut without sacrificing functionality.
Self-Hosting: The Risks You're Not Thinking About (And Why They're Worth It)
Self-hosting saves money and gives data ownership, but it requires maintenance most small businesses underestimate. Here's what to plan for before switching from SaaS.
The Real Cost of "Free" Cloud Services
Nothing is truly free in the cloud. Understanding the hidden costs of freemium services and data ownership implications.
The Security Advantage of Open Source: Why the Community Beats Corporate Teams
Open source security often beats proprietary software: more eyes find and fix vulnerabilities faster. Here's the data and what it means for UK small businesses.
The SLM Revolution: How Small Businesses Can Afford Secure AI
You don't need a $30k/month LLM subscription to add AI features to your business tools. Meet the small language models that run on hardware you already own.