20th July 2026
Josh vs the tumble dryer
What do you get when you cross a developer, the Octopus Agile tariff, and three appliances that all count time differently? Josh found out.
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The Grizzlyware Blog
Clear, practical guidance on custom software, integration, and automation for small and medium-sized enterprises.
1st July 2026
Do you still need a website, or is social media enough?
Websites and social pages do different jobs. Here's a practical guide to when a social page is enough for your small business - and when you need a site.
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24th June 2026
What actually happens in a business process audit (and why it’s free)
What actually happens in a business process audit, what you'll learn from one, and why we do them free - no jargon, no obligation.
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16th June 2026
What does custom software cost for a small business – and is it worth it?
A straight answer to what custom software actually costs - what affects the price, rough ranges from past projects, and an honest take on when it isn't worth building at all.
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8th June 2026
6 ways we ensure consistency in every custom build
No two of our builds are ever the same. Six things always are. Here's what stays consistent in every piece of custom software we make.
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1st June 2026
Build, buy or integrate? How to tell which you really need
New software isn't one decision, it's three: buy, integrate, or build - and most people only consider the first. Three honest questions to tell which one you actually need.
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26th May 2026
A week every quarter, gone: what a disconnected setup actually looks like
When the tools work fine but won't talk to each other, the time leaks out between them - a real example of what that costs, and how to spot it in your own business.
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19th May 2026
Not just the wages: the real cost of doing things the hard way
Your team's wages aren't the biggest bill. Here's what an operational inefficiency is actually costing you - and why the wages are the smallest part of it.
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13th May 2026
10 subtle signs your operations are costing you more than you think
Operational problems rarely announce themselves. They settle in as "just the way we do it" and quietly cost you for years - here are ten of the most common signs we see in SMEs.
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5th May 2026
The 5PM feeling: where SMEs lose 5-15 hours every week
You sit down at nine with a clear plan. By five, it hasn't moved. The day was busy, but the things you meant to do are still waiting.
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23rd March 2026
How can I use AI in my business?
AI is everywhere - but it’s not always useful. This article explores where AI genuinely adds value in business, and where it risks adding unnecessary complexity.
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18th February 2026
Why your team avoids using your software
Low software adoption in SMEs is rarely about resistance. It’s usually a sign the system doesn’t fit real workflows or lacks proper integration. Here’s what team avoidance is really telling you.
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