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Notes from the workbench.

What I'm learning shipping apps, working with AI, and running an indie studio out of Sacramento. No fluff, no listicles - just what actually worked (and what didn't).

Why I Charge Flat Rates for App Builds

Most app shops bill by the hour. I don't. Here's why I quote one number, sign a one-page agreement, and stand behind it - and why I think hourly billing is broken for almost everyone trying to ship an app.

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What Enterprise IT Taught Me About Downtime

Small businesses pay the outage tax because they assume things will keep working. Three enterprise habits - monitoring, tested backups, real documentation - that turn surprises into scheduled maintenance.

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How Long Does It Take to Build an App?

The honest answer, phase by phase: scoping, design, the build, and store review - with real examples from apps I've shipped, and what actually stretches timelines.

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How to Choose IT Support for Your Sacramento Business

Five questions that separate IT partners from vendors - starting with how they price, and ending with whether they can explain what they did in plain English.

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