The Fixed-Price Project That Almost Ruined Our Agency
A real story of how a fixed-cost web development project nearly destroyed a software house — and the lessons every agency owner should learn.
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How to Estimate an IT Project: Practical Guide for Founders
A hands‑on guide for founders, CTOs and product owners on estimating IT projects, understanding scope, risks and budgeting.
How to Prepare the Scope of an IT Project for More Accurate Estimation
A practical guide showing how to define an IT project scope to reduce uncertainty, risks, and estimation errors.
Scope-Based Estimation Is Fiction — Why Agencies Lose Margin Before the Project Starts
Most agencies estimate hours, add margin, and send the proposal. The estimate becomes inaccurate the moment the project begins. Here's how to fix the pricing model.
You Lost $2,300 to Scope Creep on a Fixed-Price Project — Here's What Went Wrong (and It's Not Your Client)
Scope creep isn't a client problem — it's a symptom of a broken estimation and change management process. Here's how to protect your margin without burning bridges.
Story Points vs. Man‑Days: When to Use Which Method?
A comparison of story points and man‑days in product planning, explaining when each method best supports business decisions.
Why Setting an IT Project Budget Before Talking to a Developer Is the Most Expensive Mistake
Setting a budget before understanding the scope leads to overpaying, hiring the wrong vendor, or project disaster. Here’s the proper process.