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August 25, 2026
Custom Software for Small Business UK: Costs and Payback
Custom software development for small business UK buyers: when building beats buying, what UK firms charge, and the payback on fixing one process properly.
August 19, 2026
Should You Add AI to Your App? Most Shouldn’t Bother
Everyone wants AI in their app. Most shouldn’t bother. When adding AI to your app earns its place, when it just adds cost, and how to tell the difference.
August 14, 2026
The Real Price of Cheap Offshore App Development
Cheap offshore app development often costs more in the end. Here is where the hidden cost hides, why it happens, and when offshore actually works.
August 9, 2026
No-Code Got You a Demo. It Won’t Get You a Business.
No-code is great for a demo, risky for a real business. Where no-code app development hits a wall on scale, security and cost, and when to go custom.
August 4, 2026
How Many Features Should an MVP Have? Fewer Than You Think
Most MVPs are bloated with nice-to-haves and thin on essentials. Here is how many features a minimum viable product should really have, and why.
July 30, 2026
How Much Does It Actually Cost to Build an App? A Straight Answer
How much does it cost to build an app in the UK in 2026? A straight answer on real price bands, why AI changed the maths, and where the money goes.
July 7, 2026
Why Your Software Brief Is Probably Solving the Wrong Problem
Why most software briefs arrive with the answer already written in - a pattern we see very regularly when it comes to software projects.
June 22, 2026
Breakfast Networking & AI in Business: What's Working. What Isn't.
A breakfast roundtable for senior business leaders in Bedfordshire and the surrounding area.
June 3, 2026
What People Pay For: Insights from Our Session with Amicable
At Tappable, we spend our time figuring out exactly what software to make before we start building it.
May 11, 2026
Why We Talked a Client Out of a £100k Build
And why that conversation is the most valuable thing we do.
April 23, 2026
Game Recognises Game: Insights from Our Session with Fuel Ventures
At Tappable, we’ve spent 15 years building the "Craft". The software architecture and execution that allows businesses to scale. But we know that technical excellence is only half the battle.
April 22, 2026
Why Most Software Projects Fail Before the First Line of Code
In 2026, building software is a faster process than ever before. You can ask a chatbot to write a script, and usually, it will provide something that runs.
March 2, 2026
Technical Debt is a Leadership Choice: Not a Developer Mistake
If you’ve ever asked your dev team for a "simple" change like moving a button or adding a field and been told it will take three weeks because the "foundation needs work," you have a Technical Debt problem.
February 16, 2026
The "Mobile Web" Bottleneck: Why Your SaaS Retention is Leaking Revenue
Why the mobile browser is failing your 2026 growth goals and how a native layer could be the answer
February 10, 2026
In-house vs Agency Is the Wrong Question
The more useful question is not in-house or agency, but what is the right delivery model for this stage, this initiative, and this level of uncertainty?
September 25, 2025
Benefits of Custom Android Apps for Growing Businesses
Create a custom Android app that fits your business needs. Streamline operations, improve productivity, and engage users more effectively. Let’s build your app today!
September 25, 2025
Why Your Business Needs a Custom Web App in 2026
A custom web app is the key to improving efficiency, scalability, and business growth. Learn how bespoke web solutions can optimise your business operations.
September 25, 2025
What Are IoT Apps and How Do They Help Businesses?
IoT apps connect software to devices for real-time control and automation, driving efficiency, safety, and smarter decisions.
August 26, 2025
Why Healthcare Businesses Need Mobile Apps to Streamline Operations
Healthcare mobile apps streamline operations, reduce errors, and improve patient care. Learn why custom healthcare apps are essential for modern businesses.