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A second opinion you can trust.
Independent, plain-English advice on technology decisions: plans, quotes, suppliers and the systems you already have.
Overview
Technology decisions are often made in a hurry, by people who would rather not be making them. A big quote arrives, a supplier recommends a platform, a system nobody understands needs replacing.
We give you an independent view, in plain English. We’re not selling you a platform or a product, so the advice is about what’s right for you, including when the answer is “you don’t need this”.
What it covers
What’s included.
- 01Second opinionsOn proposals, quotes and technical plans.
- 02Choosing suppliers and platformsWith the trade-offs explained.
- 03Reviews of what you haveWebsites and systems checked for speed, security, search and cost.
- 04Planning before you commitSo the brief, budget and risks are clear.
- 05A technical person in the roomFor meetings with suppliers and developers.
- 06Light-touch ongoing adviceFor teams without in-house technical expertise.
How it works
Four steps, no surprises.
- 01Listen
What you’re trying to achieve, and what’s worrying you.
- 02Look
At the proposal, the system or the options, in detail.
- 03Report
A short, plain-English summary: options, trade-offs and a clear recommendation.
- 04Support
Help with the decision and the conversations that follow, if you want it.
A good fit if…
- You’re about to sign a large quote and want a sanity check.
- You’ve inherited systems nobody fully understands.
- There’s no technical person in your team.
- You want advice that isn’t tied to selling you something.
Related work
Some things we’ve built.
BullionPrice.co.uk
Live UK bullion prices, plus the data platform behind in-store screens.
TimeBack Cleaning
Brand, website, cleaning management system and mobile app for a new local business.
Questions
Common questions.
Are you tied to any suppliers?
No. We’re independent, so our recommendations aren’t tied to selling a particular platform or product.
What do we actually get?
Usually a conversation, a look at the details, then a short written summary with options and a clear recommendation.
Can we ask a small, one-off question?
Yes. Not everything needs a project; sometimes a quick second opinion is all you need.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, if you need one. Your information is handled carefully either way.
Next step
Let’s talk about technical advice.
Tell us a little about what you have in mind. You’ll get a proper reply, usually with a few questions.