If you’re building a product and need to move fast without hiring full-time, freelancers can be a smart option — if done right. For startups and scaling businesses, they can bridge gaps quickly without the long-term commitment of full-time hires.

But as accessible as it sounds, freelancer hiring isn’t a plug-and-play solution. Poor communication, unclear expectations, or a rushed hiring process can lead to frustration, wasted time and missed deadlines.

Let’s break down how to avoid those mistakes—and build strong, productive relationships when hiring freelancers.

When Paul Munson, a US-based furniture craftsman and SME owner, contacted us for a custom web application for his business, we instantly found common ground. The main scope of CraftsOS project included a comprehensive tool that consists of a 3D modeling feature, dynamic price calculator, and production management capabilities.

Interested in details? Here is how this project went.

Struggling with tools that don’t quite fit? Custom software solutions might take your business forward. Unlike off-the-shelf tools, which are made for mass use, custom applications are tailored to fit your exact workflows, goals, and systems. Custom software application development offers several advantages over generic tools, making it a smart choice for businesses seeking a perfect fit. Interested in details?

Here is our take on custom software application development.

Starting a new product often means running into limits fast – especially with generic tools that weren’t built for what you’re trying to do. That’s where custom software comes into play. But how do you choose the right tech stack? What are the major red flags during negotiations? And what should you expect along the way?

Here is our take on custom software development for startups.

Business is just like a team sport - good communication is key to success. Without having it, it is hard to get things done and hit the goals. Digital transformation of the past few years has changed business-to-business (B2B) as well as the business.

Here is our breakdown of modern data security in business.

If you're building your first product, you’ve probably wondered: should we go mobile first, or build a desktop app? Or maybe even both?

The difference between desktop and mobile apps goes far beyond screen size. It’s about user habits, technical scope, speed of development, and (most importantly) what’s right for your business right now. In Milo, we’ve seen teams thrive by choosing the right path early, and waste months of effort by picking the wrong one.

This article will help you understand where each option shines, what to consider from a technical and business standpoint, and how to make a confident, informed decision.

A Down Round (also called Series D) occurs when startups raise a new funding round at a lower valuation than its previous round. A down round isn’t the end – it’s a sign to reassess strategy, cut inefficiencies, and rebuild investor confidence. Interested in details?

Here is a short breakdown of a Down Round.

When starting a software development project, one of the first big decisions you’ll make is choosing who will deliver it. This choice affects cost, quality, speed, and the success of your project in the long run. Often, it comes down to freelancer vs agency deliverables.

Both can produce great results, but they work in different ways. An agency vs freelancer comparison shows clear differences in team size, resources, skills, and how projects are managed.

Before deciding, think about these key points:

• Project complexity – small, focused tasks may work well with a freelancer, while bigger, multi-step projects often need an agency’s team approach.
• Services offered – agencies can handle design, development, and testing in one place. Freelancers usually have deep skills in one or two areas.
• Communication – do you want to speak directly to the developer or get updates from a project manager?
• Budget and growth – look beyond the starting cost. Think about how your partner will support future updates and scaling.

Choosing the right partner for your software development journey can feel terrifying.

Whether you’re building your first MVP or scaling a complex platform, this decision shapes not just your project’s delivery — but its long-term success.

Embedded systems and tailored-to-needs user interfaces (UI) are our specialty. A few years ago, ControlTech, a US-based company providing industrial automation services, contacted us seeking help in a robust software creation to decrease time-consuming control processes and machine maintenance. This project included UI/UX design, frontend and backend development, as well as the integration of embedded devices and sensors.

Interested in details? Here is how this project went.

In 2021, we partnered with Gaiachain Lab to develop an original and sophisticated monitoring software for charcoal and cocoa producers in the Ivory Coast. The unending frauds, followed by inadequate resource traceability were a real issue in this region. Since we perceive blockchain as far more than just a fancy buzzword or cryptocurrency's backbone – we secured our C++ and Qt-based custom software with Algorand’s immutable nodes.

Interested in details? Here is how this project went.