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Connect customer orders, current documents and progress updates in a portal, with clear approval tasks and an office process for keeping information accurate.

Questions to ask an app developer about understanding your idea, screen designs, admin controls, scope changes and the materials supplied at handover.

Choose your app’s first version around one complete user journey, with practical examples and a clear distinction between essentials and later features.

Find business automation opportunities through repeated staff tasks, with real timesheet, receipt and farm-app examples and a practical way to set priorities.

Connect business systems around a defined record handover, with clear data ownership, duplicate handling and a process for reviewing failed transfers.

Want to explore AI for your business? Visit our AI chatbot page to see how Digital Solutions can help. An enquiry arrives through your website. Someone reads it, copies the details into your customer database, passes it to the right colleague and prepares a reply. It sounds straightforward. But when…

Digitise a manual business process by following the actual work, simplifying staff controls and connecting submissions to office review and approval.

Seven questions before an app build: understand the users, industry, core task, administration, commercial decisions, marketing and first release.

Plan a first SaaS release around a useful customer task, organisation administration and super-admin controls, with pricing decisions kept with the owner.

When is custom software worth considering? Identify the limits of your current tools and compare staff time, scope and the value of a focused first build.

What does Digital Solutions do? See how we turn everyday business problems and app ideas into practical software, with examples from Rob’s experience.

Do you run a business and need some fresh ideas? Or do you know a business owner who could benefit from practical support? The Cofi Business Network is a completely free online business networking group where business owners can connect, share knowledge and learn practical ways to grow. Click here…

Custom Software Solutions Built Around Your Business Every business works differently, but many are forced to rely on off-the-shelf software that does not match how they actually operate. This often results in employees using multiple systems, spreadsheets, emails and paper records to complete everyday tasks. Information becomes difficult to find,…

See how software can reduce administration, using Rob’s real timesheet and receipt examples, with a practical approach to measuring time and cost.

Compare SaaS and other software arrangements by separating delivery model, bespoke development, ownership, administration and ongoing operating responsibilities.

What Is SaaS? SaaS stands for Software as a Service. It is a way of delivering software applications over the internet instead of requiring users to install and maintain programs on individual computers or servers. With SaaS, businesses can access software through a web browser or mobile app, usually through…

Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer a futuristic concept confined to sci-fi movies and gaming. VR is transforming the business landscape today, offering innovative solutions across various industries. From enhancing customer experiences to streamlining training processes, VR is a versatile tool businesses can leverage to stay ahead of the curve….

One of the biggest concerns businesses have when looking for a software developer is simple: “Will they actually understand what I am trying to achieve?” It is a common worry. You may know your business inside out. You understand your customers, your processes, and the problems you need to solve…

Choose a software development company by examining its discovery process, usable screen designs, scope, testing, ownership and handover arrangements.

If you’re considering bespoke software for your business, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: How much does custom software development cost? The answer depends on the size, complexity and functionality of the system you need. Whether you’re looking for a simple workflow application, a customer portal, CRM, booking…