3 ms·
> I see a lot of startups creating internal software themselves (e.g., CRM's, email marketing systems, etc.) with a similar rationale based on "values and princ
by mbesto 9y ago
> I see a lot of startups creating internal software themselves (e.g., CRM's, email marketing systems, etc.) with a similar rationale based on "values and principles", where an off-the-shelf solution would be a much better use of resources.
I've also seen companies drown themselves in custom ERP systems to the extent that it actually impacts their bottom line.
Point is - if these types of projects can produce an ROI and improve the bottom line, then by all means do them. But know what you're good at - and better, know what you're not good at.
- rhizome 9y agoI've also seen companies drown themselves in custom ERP systems to the extent that it actually impacts their bottom line. Possibly OT, but heck, they do it with AWS bills that coincidentally often track pretty well what it would cost to colocate bare metal and employ sysadmins.
- cannabisceo 9y agoIf the costs track but you don't have the management overhead then I'd consider that a win for the company.