We believe that every business is unique. While you may operate in a similar industry as your competitors, the challenges you encounter, the customers you serve, and your brand position can vary significantly. These differences can greatly affect the decisions you make in your company, including choosing the right software to manage your business effectively. I recommend that you begin by reading the following article: "How to choose the right type of software for your business" which will assist you in determining whether you require generic software or customized software. If custom software is the answer, this article will prove to be highly beneficial for you, please continue reading.

Software can be really useful for improving your business management. It can help you save time, cut unnecessary expenses, predict your annual income, estimate profits or losses, and much more. However, it is important to understand that software alone cannot solve all your problems like a magic wand. If that's what you're expecting, then I'm sorry to say that it's not true. So, what is the purpose of software if it doesn't simplify things for me? Hold on, that's not what I'm saying. While software can definitely bring you benefits, there are certain things you need to do to prepare for it. What are those things? Well, to find out, you should consider these questions first.

1. Have I truly comprehended all of my business processes from initiation to completion?

If you haven't fully grasped all of your business processes or understood what needs to be done at each stage, we strongly recommend against immediately developing custom software. It's important to first comprehend and master each of these business processes. It would be unwise to create software and then suddenly dismantle it in the middle of the process just because you want to completely change the business process. While adjustments to the software are inevitable, they should be made after careful consideration. Think about building a house, you wouldn't tear down a bathroom just because you realized it wasn't suitable for the terrace after the bathroom was completed. That would be absurd, right?

2. Is my team ready for this digital transformation?

It's crucial to have reliable software that meets all your business requirements, but it's equally important to have a competent team to operate it. No matter how amazing your software is, it becomes useless if your team lacks the ability or willingness to utilize it. Therefore, it's essential to ensure that you have a capable team in place before implementing the software. Shouldn't it be the responsibility of the software developer vendor team to train my team on how to use the software? Absolutely, but teaching a complex system to users who struggle with basic computer skills, like creating a new folder, can be quite challenging. It's not impossible, but it will definitely require more time and incur additional costs.

3. What kind of infrastructure do i need to meet the software requirements?

Once you have prepared the two points mentioned above, the next step is to consider the infrastructure preparation for the software. In this case, you can discuss it with the software developer vendor team. For example, if you plan to use the software in only one business location, you may only need a server, PC/Laptop as clients, and a local network to run the software. The infrastructure you need may be different if you require remote access, such as accessing the business system from home. It will be different again if you have multiple branches that need to be connected with this software system. So don't forget to consult these kinds of things with your software developer vendor.

4. How much do I need to budget for this custom software?

Creating custom software usually requires a larger cost compared to buying generic software, but it's all worth it when you consider the benefits it brings to make your business more effective, increase profits, and reduce potential losses. Moreover, payment for custom software systems is usually made upfront (unless there are software adjustments in the future), so paying more for a quality that will be used in the long run is a wise choice. As for the price itself, it can vary greatly depending on the complexity level, software type, vendor, and so on. Feel free to consult with your software developer vendor to get an accurate budget estimate.

Do you already have a partner to discuss your software needs with? If not, we are ready to be your partner in creating a realible business software that can solve your business problems. You certainly care about every issue in your business, don't you? We also care and are excited to build the solution.

"It is not only your dream to have reliable software for your business, but it is also our desire to make it happen."
- Bion Digital