’24 is no more, here’s 6 ways to survive ‘25

We’ve been in business for 17 years and we’ve learnt a few things along the way to get through the bumps in the road. I have been in a lot of meetings this year with…

A Way Into Software

Any time anyone asks us ‘what’s the best route into software’ we’ll always say there are many ways to enter this industry, and our latest recruits prove this. We have worked closely with the College…

The future of digital employment

The Digital Futures West Sussex roadshow is making waves around the county, with its recent stop-off in Midhurst proving to be a particularly energising event. The panel session at the end was a highlight for…

It might be an i-FilingCabinet or an e-FilingCabinet but it’s not automation!

I must admit, we like to work with companies that know they need automation. Most are fully aware that automating systems and processes will get them to where they want to be; scaling, increasing profit…

Underperforming software? We need to talk about Dave

You were young, you were growing fast. You needed some code, so you hired Dave. Dave was always a multi-instrumentalist. He did you proud, throwing together the business software that helped you get things off…

Six reasons to avoid bespoke software – and why they’re all poppycock

There are a lot of preconceptions around software development. Given what we do, the ones we encounter most relate to the cost, strengths or weaknesses of custom-built software as opposed to off-the-shelf solutions. Here, then,…

What we’re not – avoiding hipster.js

Beard oil, sleeve tattoos, cold-press coffee and an office poet. We are literally none of these things. There’s a place in this world for sexy. There’s a place for software that’s all top-level, up-front smoke…

Waiting for the robots? You could be more productive

No doubt, the robots are coming: AI and automation will change the business environment beyond recognition. Until then we face human problems, many of which can be fixed. There’s a lot of talk about how…

Investors eyeing your business? We’ll help you clear the red flags

You’ve established your business, built a viable product or service and you’re ready to take it to the next level. But investors are looking for the red flags in your business – and if they…

Accelerating innovation – stop the startups eating your lunch

You’ve spent years creating your business, in which time its core technology has aged. These days your dev team is saddled with a legacy skill set – and it’s too busy patching up old code…

Decoding a decade – Red River is 10!

Red River has just hit a big milestone: it’s 10 years since we started out. As the rest of us chill the champagne and set up party games, founders Kieren Johnstone and Simon Pringle look…

Stop working outside the system (or death by spreadsheet)

If your business runs on buttery smooth software that serves your needs, enacts your whims and lights up places the sun doesn’t shine, well done: this post is not for you. If the very words…