Custom software might be necessary: If your current off the shelf software cannot be customized to better match your business requirements or if there is no software that can be purchased to help automate and organize your business without making changes...... click here to view full article

We all need to understand that this project is ultimately your responsibility. It’s your company and you’re paying for the work to be done. Be involved and be aware at all times. Weekly or biweekly progress meetings are a must. Define milestones... ... click here to view full article

Here’s the top ten checks for recognizing a great software development company. 10. They do not outsource work 9. Owners and decision makers are readily available 8. They have a web based support system 7. They are financially stable and insured... ... click here to view full article

As in all aspects of life, a business requires planning in order to become successful and to stay on top. Strategic planning involves defining goals and developing strategies to reach those objectives. The solutions and processes provided by your... ... click here to view full article

Is your company using the right tools for the job? In our office, we’re basically a windows house. We use Microsoftvisualstudio.net, and we use commonly used third party add-ons including Infragistics, ComponentOne, DotNetNuke...... click here to view full article

Most software development companies should be able to provide the following items. Strategic planning, custom software development, and database management. Additionally, they should work with a variety of programming languages for the different environments... ... click here to view full article

Project management is used to create methods of accountability. To track the progress of the software being built, first we need to define milestones and we track the project progress with project management software such as Microsoft project... ... click here to view full article

What to ask potential service providers: How will they form and convey a game plan for your business? What are the major milestones during the development process? How long have they been in business? What is the platform they like to develop with...... click here to view full article

What is your potential vendor’s policy on outsourcing work? Outsourcing work to a country where the US dollar is strong can save money, but there are certain pitfalls and caveats to be aware of. The first one is language. Do they speak your language... ... click here to view full article