Honest, plain-English articles about FileMaker and business systems. No jargon, no sales patter.
Connecting FileMaker to Xero — a practical guide
How a FileMaker Xero integration actually works — what syncs, OAuth 2.0 in plain English, common pitfalls, and what a typical project looks like.
FileMaker vs spreadsheets — when is it time to switch?
When a spreadsheet is genuinely fine, the warning signs it isn't, and what changes with a FileMaker database. Honest advice from a UK Claris Partner.
Claris FileMaker licensing, explained without the headache
Claris FileMaker licensing explained for UK businesses — Starter vs Max plans, cloud vs self-hosted, and what a small team actually needs.
AI in FileMaker — what's real and what's hype
An honest look at AI in FileMaker — what works today, what's hype, data privacy, and how integration with Claude and other LLMs actually happens.
What does FileMaker development cost in the UK?
What actually drives FileMaker development cost in the UK — scope, integrations, data migration and polish — plus why estimates beat fixed quotes.
Upgrading old FileMaker systems — a rescue guide
Stuck on an old FileMaker version? The real risks of staying put, what an upgrade project involves, and when a rebuild beats an upgrade.