Most bad builds are decided before development starts, in a proposal nobody senior read closely. These are the working documents I use as a Tech Lead — published in full, with no email wall in front of them.
27 checks to run before you approve a POS, CRM, or ERP build
The checks I run on a proposal before telling a client whether to sign it. Scope, architecture, and handover — with the red flag that gives each one away.
27 checks · 9 min read · 3 files
Send the same brief to every vendor and compare quotes fairly
The brief I ask new clients for. Fill it once and three vendors finally price the same project instead of three different ones.
Template · direct download
Score three quotes on what actually predicts delivery
Fifteen criteria, scored 0–3, plus the three questions worth asking out loud before you choose a supplier.
Scorecard · direct download
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