Notes on CRM, ERP, and IT consulting
Upcoming articles on building and choosing systems for growing businesses. Full articles are on the way — each topic below already has its own page.
Custom CRM vs. Off-the-Shelf: When Each Makes Sense
A practical breakdown of when a tool like Salesforce or HubSpot is the right call, and when a custom-built CRM pays off instead.
Coming soonWhat Does an ERP Integration Actually Cost?
The real cost drivers behind ERP projects — data cleanup, integration scope, and customization — and how to budget for them.
Coming soonSigns Your Business Has Outgrown Spreadsheets
The operational warning signs — broken formulas, version conflicts, manual reconciliation — that signal it's time for a real system.
Coming soonHow Long Does a Custom CRM Build Really Take?
A realistic look at custom CRM timelines, from discovery through launch, and the factors that actually move the schedule.
Coming soonLegacy System Integration: Rebuild vs. Connect
How to decide whether an aging system needs to be replaced outright or can be integrated with new tools instead.
Coming soonCRM vs. ERP: Which Does Your Business Actually Need?
A framework for figuring out whether your operational friction is a sales/customer problem, an operations problem, or both.