Change in software is considered the most prominent source of risk, affecting quality, cost and time. Managing software change is a resource consuming activity, and is particularly daunting when financial and human resources are limited. The complexity and necessity of properly managing software change has been highlighted in literature, but the process of managing it with limited resources still needs more exploration. This research entails the use of structured interviews with experts, followed by surveys and an analysis in the form of a case study. It sets out to investigate key shortcomings in solutions for small enterprises, as described in current literature. Practical recommendations are identified in terms of how small enterprises can improve their software management in theory and in processes in order to improve their quality of deliverables, without losing their competitive advantage. Identifying these key factors and ascertaining the manner in which they should be addressed will help in better understanding software change and make it possible to improve quality and reliability without sacrificing precious resources.