HEADSUP / JOURNAL03 — 04

Notes for the work behind HeadsUp.

Five practical articles about software spend, renewal evidence and ownership. Written for the people responsible for getting the details right.

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Renewal planningAugust 20, 20266 min

The cancellation notice date is not the renewal date

The earlier date often determines whether your next software decision is still yours to make.

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Software operationsJuly 2, 20266 min

A software seat review that does not start with deletion

Use evidence and owner confirmation to right-size access without disrupting work.

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Spend reviewMay 14, 20265 min

Annualize monthly spend without losing the detail

Build a comparable view of software cost while preserving billing cadence and exceptions.

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OwnershipMarch 5, 20266 min

Every renewal needs an owner and an evidence trail

A simple operating pattern for turning subscription reminders into accountable decisions.

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Decision recordsJanuary 22, 20265 min

Record vendor changes without rewriting history

Keep proposals, approvals and confirmed account changes as distinct facts.

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