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Practical notes on web development, systems, payments and automation.
Systems2026-09-15
Off-the-shelf or custom ERP and inventory software? How small businesses should decide
Should inventory or ERP software be bought off the shelf or custom-built? Start by mapping your document flow and exceptions, then see when packaged, custom or hybrid fits, which costs sit beyond the licence fee, and the pitfalls — data migration, over-customisation, vague specs, unsettled code ownership — to avoid before signing.
Marketing2026-09-01
SEO basics: what a small company must do to be found on Google
Site is live but nobody finds it? Start with indexing, then Google Business Profile, page titles and content, the five most common mistakes, and how long results take.
Data2026-07-28
How should a company back up its data? The 3-2-1 rule and the blind spots everyone misses
Drives fail, ransomware encrypts, files get deleted by mistake. Why sync is not backup, how the industry-standard 3-2-1 rule works, and the blind spots companies hit most often.
AI2026-07-24
Adopting AI in your company: where do you actually start? A practical guide from pain point to production
AI is everywhere, but where should a company actually begin? How to start from a real pain point, which applications to pilot first, cloud vs on-premise, and the most common adoption pitfalls.
Web2026-07-17
WordPress or custom development for your company website? Trade-offs and how to choose
Building a company site: go with WordPress, or commission custom development? A comparison across cost, time, flexibility, maintenance and security to help you judge which fits your situation.
Automation2026-07-13
Drowning in repetitive work? Workflow automation explained — and how to choose between n8n, Make and Zapier
Manually moving data, filling forms and sending notifications wastes time and invites mistakes. Which workflows are worth automating, how n8n, Make and Zapier differ, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Payments2026-07-11
Choosing a payment gateway in Taiwan: ECPay, NewebPay and LINE Pay compared
Integrating payments into a site or system in Taiwan: how do ECPay, NewebPay, LINE Pay and TapPay differ? Rates, supported payment methods, integration effort and fit — all in one guide.