Improve Productivity and Visibility with CRM Integration Every company manages a mountain of customer data. Things like demographics, interactions with marketing campaigns, purchase history, and preferences are just some of the included information. However, having all of this information does no good if it cannot be organized and acted upon. When data is properly organized…
Software development is a complex process with unique challenges, especially if you plan on building a high-quality, high-value product. After you decide what software you want to build, the next question is whether or not you should build your custom software in-house or outsource the project. This is an extremely important step in the process…
The ‘Buy or Build’ Dilemma Any time a business is faced with implementing a software solution, the first question that will need to be addressed is “Should you buy or build?” While off-the-shelf software might initially sound like the best option, it often reaches a point where it is no longer sufficient. Careful thought should…
Training Users vs. Regulating Users When developing software solutions or custom integrations for our clients, we start by taking a step back and asking ourselves “Does this feature provide value? Is this the best way to accomplish the goal?” Not every problem needs to be solved by a software feature. In this article, we discuss…
To autosave or not to autosave…a good question! When developing most software and designing interfaces, there are screens which allow for the user to enter data into the system. After all the fields have been agreed upon and the layout is all set, there is one question which typically comes up; should the information autosave…
Custom software projects can be challenging if you’ve never been involved with one. They require a unique approach because the exact needs of a system can rarely be fully defined before development begins. While it’s hopeful to believe that all requirements of the system can be known upfront, this almost never happens in reality. …
You’ve had enough of wrangling dozens of spreadsheets. You’re tired of jumping through hoops to use multiple off-the-shelf programs to get the job done. You’re ready to simplify your process and get back to growing your business, not just running it. It’s time for custom software development and it’s going to be a new day…
Integrations At some point in every business, it is very likely that you find yourself repeating work. For example, it is common to keep records in your CRM that must also be keyed into your bookkeeping system. Or customer information must be sorted manually and saved into email lists. Chances are, many daily tasks could…
In our software development process, the Scope process of a project is the collection of requirements and features that define what needs to be done to complete the project… but what is scope creep? Scope creep is the tendency for those requirements or features to grow during the project. A single deliverable can turn into…
You’ve decided that you want custom software developed for your business. It’s a big investment, so you want an exceptional product that each department appreciates and increases their productivity levels when using. This is a reasonable desire for such a large ticket item. In order to receive the custom software that fulfills all of your…