Author: Jeff Francis

Jeff Francis is a veteran entrepreneur and founder of Dallas-based digital product studio ENO8. Jeff founded ENO8 to empower companies of all sizes to design, develop and deliver innovative, impactful digital products. With more than 18 years working with early-stage startups, Jeff has a passion for creating and growing new businesses from the ground up, and has honed a unique ability to assist companies with aligning their technology product initiatives with real business outcomes.

How to Vet Software Development Bids (Even When They’re All Over the Place)

Software development bids can be all over the place from very low to very high. Find out why and get tips for vetting partners. Read More

Stop! Startups, Read This Before You Hire a CTO

Don't fall prey to the common misconception that a tech startup should hire a CTO first or even early on. Instead, there are more tactical, effective hires to make well before a CTO. Read More

Is a Software Development Request for Proposal the Way to Start My Project?

Is a software development request for proposal or request for quote better? Or is there a third option that saves money, reduces risk, and increases chances of success? Read More

Why Your Software Project Will Take Too Long

Is your company embarking on a software project and planning to handle it in-house? There are some things you should be aware of, namely that your software project is almost guaranteed to take too long. If Benjamin Franklin had been born about 300 years later, he’d have amended his list... Read More

Tech Startup Failures and Flops to Avoid

Tech startup failures offer new startup founders the chance to learn from others' mistakes. Read about some recent flops as we share lessons that founders can apply to their businesses. Read More

Clutch Names ENO8 as a 2021 Leading B2B Services Provider in Texas

Full-service Texas tech design build firm ENO8 has been named a 2021 leading B2B service provider by Clutch. Read More

Should I Start By Seed Funding My V1?

Startup founders, don't go for the full v1 seed funding right away. Instead, fund an Innovation Lab, get the clarity you need to be successful, and then have the confidence and justification to go back for the big investment round. Read More

Software Project or Software Product? Know Which One You’re Creating

Newcomers to the software development world often use the words “software project” and “software product” interchangeably. This is a big mistake.  It isn’t just the tech sector’s desire to be precise (though we are really into being precise) calling out the difference. The two words – project and a product... Read More

Your Startup Won’t Fail from Technical Issues

The vast majority of software startups fail. The common misconception is that failures are usually the result of technical issues with the software itself. We dig into this idea and prove that the cause is something else altogether. Read More

ENO8 Guide To Apple App Clips

App clips are a recent invention that aim to improve the user experience and offer a part of the app experience in seconds. App clips offer a great way for users to discover the thing they need the moment they need it with fast and lightweight programming that allows a... Read More

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When Will Your Software Need to Be Rebuilt?

When the software starts hobbling and engineers are spending more time fixing bugs than making improvements, you may find yourself asking, “Is it time to rebuild our software?” Take this quiz to find out if and when to rebuild.

 

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