CanadianSME Small Business Podcast · SK Uddin

The Custom Software Trap: Is Your Off-the-Shelf App Actually Killing Your Profit?

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Zarko Mandic reveals when manual workarounds signal it's time to invest in custom software for growth.
This episode features Zarko Mandic discussing why custom software is crucial for business growth over off-the-shelf solutions, covering topics like scalability, AI in oil and gas, and carbon tracking. It provides actionable insights for small business owners on technology strategy.

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A practical case for software that fits the business instead of boxing it in.

The episode makes a straightforward case for writing as part of the job, not a side skill, and for treating code as only one piece of a larger business problem.

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You need a sharper case for when custom software beats a cheap workaround.

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