FRESH TECH — December — 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech.  Monthly theme: Fresh design and tips....

Sneak peek: a mobile app for customized denim

Looking ahead in turbulent times

COVID-19 has brought doubt, change, and instability the world over. The virus has wreaked havoc on our health and wellness—the very foundation from which personal development and prosperity are built.....

Everything is agile: the story of agile (and how it became everyone’s favorite work method)

Everything is agile Origins Back in the 90s, software development was a laborious, time-consuming process, and products could easily take three or more years to build. This time-lag meant that....

Fresh Tech — October 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech.  Monthly theme: reimagine with intention.....

Nice to meet you, color! Color terminology explained.

Nice to meet you, color! Color terminology explained. Building on our article “Hello, Color!”, published last week, we’re going to cover some common color terminology. This will help you have....

Hello, color! How to choose the right colors for your app.

Hello, color! How to choose the right colors for your app. So, you’re building an app and you’re starting to think about your product’s look and feel. This process usually....

The 5 stages of design thinking (and how they can help your app development process)

The 5 stages of design thinking (and how they can help your app development process) Whether you’re designing a new toothbrush, a stoplight, or a mobile app, the process of....

A glossary of agile software development terminology —  A to Z

A glossary of agile software development terminology —  from A to Z Agile software development is a method used by the vast majority of software development teams. For the layperson,....

What is agile mobile app development?

What is agile mobile app development? Agile as the new norm If you’re in the process of researching app development partners, you’ve likely heard the phrase “agile development” more than....

The LimeTech approach

The LimeTech approach The LimeTech approach involves business savvy, big-picture thinking, and total transparency. We understand the challenges of running a business in a fast-changing world. Find out how LimeTech....

The 4 stages of app prototyping

The 4 stages of app prototyping There are lots of good reasons to start your app project with a prototype. Savvy entrepreneurs choose this method to save money, conduct early....

Creating your app monetization strategy

Creating your app monetization strategy So you’ve got a great idea for an app and you’ve done some planning. Now it’s time to think about revenue. How will you generate....

What to include in your mobile app marketing plan

What to include in your mobile app marketing plan (and how to not get overwhelmed by the process) So, you’ve ventured into the process of building a new mobile app.....

Choosing an app development team for your project? Make it easier with these 7 things.

Choosing an app development team for your project? Make it easier with these 7 things.   So you’ve got an idea for a mobile app but lack the technical chops....

Native vs. cross-platform mobile app. Comparing the pros and cons.

What’s the right development approach for your new mobile app?  Should you build a native app for iOS or Android? Or take a cross-platform approach and build for both? Your....

iOS or Android for your new mobile app?

iOS or Android for your new mobile app? These 5 questions will help you decide In this multi-part series we talk about how to explore, vet, and develop your great....

Planning your dream app? Let’s talk mobile app terminology.

Planning your dream app? Let’s talk mobile app terminology. In this multi-part series we talk about how to explore, vet, and develop your great idea for an app. We move....

How to write a great mobile app project brief

How to write a great mobile app project brief In this multi-part series we talk about how to explore, vet, and develop your great idea for an app. We move....

Validating and mapping your app idea

Validating and mapping your app idea Got a great idea for a mobile app? Before you start building and coding, you’ll want to validate your idea and make sure it’s....

What to do if you have an app idea: getting started

In this multi-part series we’ll be talking about how to explore, vet, and develop your great idea for an app. We’ll move from the exciting early phases of brainstorming and....

Planning a website for your business? Answer these 5 questions to get some clarity.

Planning a website for your business? Answer these 5 questions to get some clarity. Embarking on a new website design project? Congratulations! You’re taking a step toward one of the....

How to save money on mobile app development

How to save money on mobile app development If you’ve been thinking of hiring a company to build a mobile application, you may be concerned about the potential for high....

What is a minimum viable product?

What is a minimum viable product, and why do you need it? The 411 on MVPs A minimum viable product (MVP) is a concept popularized by author Eric Ries in....

Five Fast Shortcuts for Mac Users

Most great magic tricks rely on sleight-of-hand techniques. Wow your friends with a different kind of magic using these five fast shortcuts for Mac Users. Quick Calculations Tired of searching....

Great Startup Checklists

A Bag O’ Great Startup Checklists Time to get your startup on! Here’s a curated group of checklists for startup founders. You can never be too rich or too thin....

The Agile Family

How Agile is Your Family? The world of software development has influenced many sectors of business, but this is the first time we’ve heard of someone taking the methods of....

Opportunity Knocks with National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week is coming up fast, on May 20-26, 2012. A number of organizations and businesses are putting together events geared toward recognizing and enhancing the success of....

More April Startup Events

Got a little extra time this month? Here are a few of the larger startup events coming up later this month in the San Francisco Bay Area. April Startup Events....

The East Bay Startup Scene Heats Up

We’re probably not the only entrepreneurs who have wondered why the East Bay isn’t more of a hub for innovation–especially considering the proximity to UC Berkeley and the comparatively affordable....

SF Startup Social

If you’re thinking of launching a Bay Area startup, then you’re missing out if you’re not already immersed in the vibrant scene of mixers and pitch events in San Francisco’s....

Join the Fight Against SOPA/PIPA

Looking for a way to participate in the fight against SOPA/PIPA without actually taking your site down? Local San Francisco startup CloudFlare has created an Anti-Censorship App that will enable....

For Startups on the Move

We recently had an engaging conversation with David Bergeron of T3 Advisors. They are doing some really innovative work in the real estate sector, with a special focus on helping....

Local Learning Opportunities

Upcoming Classes and Workshops for Small Biz Entrepreneurs Not getting out enough these days? Tired of stewing in your own juices? There’s no excuse with so many great local workshops,....

Life Gets Easier with Online Storage

Which Box is Your Box? Many small businesses and freelance workers struggle when it comes to sharing files and collaborating on projects from different locations or devices. There’s nothing more....