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Richard Roth

Richard Roth

Strategie & Automatisierung

Richard combines process thinking, SEO and automation. He looks at workflows rather than technologies and finds the points where software genuinely saves time in everyday work.

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Articles by Richard

A cluttered spreadsheet turning into a clean application, illustrated

Custom software

Replace Excel: when a custom app beats the spreadsheet

Excel eventually hits its limits. How to tell when a custom app instead of Excel pays off, and when the spreadsheet is perfectly enough.

September 8, 2026

Cost of custom software as an abstract tiled motif

Custom software

What does custom software cost? Prices, models and cost factors

What custom software costs comes down to a few factors. A clear overview of pricing models, cost drivers and why starting small keeps the investment predictable.

September 2, 2026

Custom and standard software as an abstract tiled motif

Custom software

Custom software or off-the-shelf: when is each worth it?

Off-the-shelf software or tailored software? A clear decision guide for SMEs: how to tell when standard is enough and when custom software really pays off.

August 24, 2026

Abstract illustration of an automated process flow

Automation

When automation is really worth it: five signs

Not every process should be automated. Five practical signs that tell you whether custom software and automation are worth it for your workflow.

August 22, 2026