Practical articles on custom software, church websites, payments, cloud, and AI from Leffel Consulting LLC.https://www.leffelconsulting.com/en-ushttps://www.leffelconsulting.com/blog/buy-vs-build-custom-software/https://www.leffelconsulting.com/blog/buy-vs-build-custom-software/Off-the-shelf software is cheaper on day one — until it isn't. A practical framework for deciding when to buy a subscription and when to build something that fits your business.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTCustom SoftwareBusiness StrategySaaSCole Leffelhttps://www.leffelconsulting.com/blog/stripe-vs-faithfullygiving-payments-vs-giving/https://www.leffelconsulting.com/blog/stripe-vs-faithfullygiving-payments-vs-giving/Selling a product and receiving a donation look similar but aren't. Here's how to choose between a commerce platform for payments and a giving platform like FaithfullyGiving for tithes and offerings.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTPaymentsFinixChurch WebsitesFaithfullyGivingCole Leffelhttps://www.leffelconsulting.com/blog/does-your-church-need-a-website/https://www.leffelconsulting.com/blog/does-your-church-need-a-website/A practical look at what a church website should do, what it costs, and how to get online without the tech headache — from giving to sermons to events.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTChurch WebsitesSmall BusinessGetting OnlineCole Leffel