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We Spent Days Fighting a Zebra Card Printer. So You Don't Have To.
Frustrated with Zebra ZC350 card printer integration? Dazzle, an open-source bridge, saves you time and headaches. Encode NFC cards easily!
Your Accounting Method Should Drive Your Software — Not the Other Way Around
Don't let your accounting software dictate your business. Learn how to choose the right accounting method (cash vs. accrual, costing methods) to drive profitability and clarity.
Two Lines of Code That Fix Logging Spaghetti in Real JavaScript Systems
Tired of unreadable logs? Fix JavaScript logging spaghetti with just two lines of code! Add context to every log automatically using AsyncLocalStorage.
Replacing the Legacy App That Runs Your Business (Without Burning the Place Down)
Is your legacy system holding your business hostage? Learn a practical, step-by-step approach to replacing it without disrupting your entire operation.
PurpleOwl 2025: The Year We Stopped Just Building Software
In 2025, PurpleOwl learned the power of building software *with* users, not just *for* them. Discover how AI, component architecture, and a focus on real-world workflows transformed their approach. Learn about Parliament and DataLens!
ERP for Small Businesses: What Actually Matters
Confused about ERP? This guide cuts through the jargon to reveal what ERP software *actually* does for small businesses, where it creates value, and where it destroys it.
Build or Buy Your ERP? You're Asking the Wrong Question
Stop debating build vs. buy for your ERP. Discover how to identify the operational edge you need and whether software will create or destroy it. Learn when to build!
One System, One Truth: How a Right-Sized CRM Replaces Spreadsheet Chaos
Ditch spreadsheet chaos! Discover how a right-sized CRM can streamline your 20-80 person company, boost efficiency, and create a single source of truth.
Scattered Data Across Multiple Systems Is Making It Impossible to Get the Insights You Need
Discover how disconnected data across your business is costing you time & money. Learn to identify hidden inefficiencies and consolidate for growth.
Customer Portals That Let Clients Help Themselves
Reduce support calls and empower your customers! Learn how a well-designed customer portal can streamline processes and improve satisfaction. Implement self-service now!
Turning Tribal Knowledge Into a Company Asset
Transform tribal knowledge into a company asset! Learn how to document processes, avoid costly mistakes, and build a scalable, resilient business. Read now!
Teaching People Skills With AI: How Our Role-Play Engine Actually Works
Discover how our AI role-play engine automates sales and customer service training, freeing up your top talent and ensuring consistent skill development. Learn how it works!
The Software Company for Businesses in the Middle
Outgrown off-the-shelf software? Discover how PurpleOwl creates custom solutions for mid-sized businesses with unique workflows. See real-world examples!