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Read the latest updates on what the Decent team have been up to, alongside insights and opinions from our award-winning business systems experts.

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A bespoke business system is a necessity even for an SME – and it IS affordable

4 March 2026

Most SMEs assume business software systems (also called ERP or CRM systems and other names) are luxuries only large enterprises can afford. That’s no longer true. These systems offer immense benefits, affordable even for small businesses. If you want to stay competitive, it’s time to think again.

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The tool that keeps us getting smarter as a business

2 September 2025

Why the end of a project is time to look back – and learn

5 August 2025

What’s new with FileMaker 2025? Here’s our take on it

8 July 2025

Wondering if AI could help your business? The right software system certainly can.

9 June 2025

Does your business need a mobile app? Don’t make these 5 mistakes.

6 May 2025

We went to Claris Engage 2025 to catch a glimpse of FileMaker’s future. Here’s what we saw.

10 April 2025

Employers' NI is about to go up. Can you still grow your business?

5 March 2025

Prevention beats cure: why maintenance matters so much

3 February 2025

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