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Business Application Development - we create all types of business applications to help you run your business
Integrations - dashboards, reporting from multiple data sources, integrating new functionality into existing softwa
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I am your advocate for software development! We work with business owners and/or C-Level executives who have outgrown the multitude of software packages being used now, and need a more integrated solution, allowing the business to scale easily. As your advocate, I will help you
Why Custom Software?
When we talk about custom software solutions, we’re talking about creating programs that may include web-based applications, mobile apps, desktop applications, and worker processes that perform specialized functions SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR BUSINESS. You have r
Late Delivery, Missing Milestones, and Deadlines
Delivering software late sucks. Your developers are not trying to make this happen, in fact, they want it to work as quickly as possible because they like the adrenaline jolt when things come together! There may be more than one “
If you know anything about Custom Software Development, then you know that while it may cost more at first, over time it can save money, cure headaches, and increase customer loyalty.
You also know that developing a software solution customized for your business takes more than
Good project management requires due dates for everything.
When your developer works from a project plan and timeline, and you decide you just want to work from a “list” of open items, it is easy to lose track of time and due dates. Project Management is the process of assignin
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Documentation is Important!
Good documentation is so very important for a successful software development project and implementation. Did you know there’s several different types of documentation to be managed in a project? Is your development team doing this for you? If not,
8 questions...8 minutes. Check out this fast-paced podcast to learn a bit about my background and why I created Palm Beach Software Design, Inc. almost 36 years ago! If you need custom software, 90% of the success rate is in the ability for the development company to communica
Palm Beach Software Design is “Mid-Market Class” Custom Software Development Company. We offer the best balance between cost and quality. They generally have between 10 to 100 employees and typically work with small and medium size businesses, as well as the occasional Fortune 5
Offshore development can be cost effective, but also very risky if not properly managed. Many offshore #software #development #projects fail, often for the following reasons: Communication, Code Quality, Lack of Understanding of how the business works. The last one is THE most
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Ever feel like you're spending too much time
on tasks that could be delegated to someone else?
Does your company have revenue goals to hit and
new ideas to develop, but are just too underwater
to complete effectively?
We've found that more and more businesses like yours
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Online Calculators are a great addition to your marketing efforts. People would love to calculate their costs, understand how things work, and be able to select from one or more of your products and services. A calculator makes a great interactive attraction on your website, a
Trying to get something done off-shore to save money? Not going as planned? Do your meetings look like this image by the end? I can help! Let me be your advocate, and we can solve the hard problems that your current team is dragging on. We have #softwaredevelopers that love wha
Factors that should be considered when evaluating a change to a custom software solution: • Too many separate software packages • Custom Ecommerce Model required that doesn’t conform to a simple shopping cart • Licensing and Support Fees • Cannot get to the data • Too many
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Online Calculators are a great addition to your marketing efforts. People would love to calculate their costs, understand how things work, and be able to select from one or more of your products and services. A calculator makes a great interactive attraction on your website, a
Have you thought about using a Calculator on your website to help people decide on a product or service, or to do "what ifs?"? Check out my really short video that discusses the benefits of an #onlinecalculator #marketing #sales #palmbeachsoftware
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BEATING INFLATION: Will custom software help your company grow and make more money? Absolutely! The one thing people forget is the time it takes for humans to do repetitive tasks. They also forget what it costs them because most people work on "salary". One great way to beat #
We are looking for some senior-level developers for both .Net and PHP that can be available for remote work from 9am-6pm EST. Looking for INDIVIDUALS, not staffing companies. Contract work to start, can be converted to permanent if that's what you're looking for. We are lookin
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Software Development Tip #108: Scope Creep
SCOPE CREEP: When the project expands based on new information being received, or the client asks for a feature addition, change, or even deletion. ALL CHANGES will somehow affect the delivery date, and all unscheduled changes may hav
Software Development Tip #31: Funding the Project
Your project is an investment in time and money, that will pay off exponentially for your company. It is your responsibility as the stakeholder or business owner to make sure the project is funded properly in order to cross the
Me, trying to get some support, and getting transferred overseas where they have no idea what I'm talking about!
Yep, even us techies have to deal with the crap every now and then. We feel for you. That's why you get direct access to our entire team when you hire us to write c
Software Development Tip #121: The website is slow...
Do you ever feel like your waiting forever when you click submit? When you click for a report? Once the software is "complete", the job is still not over. Does it remind you of waiting for your plane at the airport? (LOL!)
Software Development Tip #89: The definition of "COMPLETE"
Without a clear scope of work, it is very hard to know when we’re “done”. And trust me, “done” means many things to many people. At Palm Beach Software Design, “done” means that all of the items on the Scope and Require
Software Development Tip #77: Measuring Your Return on Your Investment
ROI is the way to justify the expense in both money and time to build a new software solution. We like to run reports in the beginning of the project that will illustrate the gains created by the system. In m
Software Development Project Tips
1. Clearly Define Problems/Challenges to Solve to the Programmer First...
Software Developers are people that are wired to solve problems. As you speak with them, you’ll find that the best bet is to start out by defining the problem(s) you nee
How to beat inflation...tip #23: Lower your expenses!
Factors that should be considered when evaluating a change to a custom software solution:
•Too many separate software packages
•Custom Ecommerce Model required that doesn’t conform to a simple shopping cart
•Licensing
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Does your company use custom software that was written specifically for your company? The advantages are many... the software will conform to the way you do business, rather than you changing things to adapt to the software. This is a BIG DEAL, and a very important consideratio
Today I just wanted to share a video that will warm your heart and make you smile. If you have ever had the chance to be in the wild with a whale or dolphin, it is an experience you'll never forget. I have been surfing since I was 13, and growing up in Florida, we have lots of
Let’s bring the focus back to your business for a moment….
Before Your Business Can Maximize Results, You Must First Identify the Hidden Problems That Impede Your Performance. You may think you know the problems – and you probably are aware of some, but I’ll bet there’s a high
PalmBeachSoftware.com just was awarded "one of the Best Software Development Companies in West Palm Beach, FL" from Expertise.com! My teams are amazingly good people that CARE about your projects, COMMUNICATE WELL, and take pride in watching your BUSINESS GROW! I w
Customized software solutions are not just for large companies. They can also be for small businesses. And it is more affordable than you may realize.
The thing is, off-the-shelf software written for “everyone’s business” cannot be specific to your business. It doesn’t know you
I get so excited when we get 5-star reviews! This one just came in, and I wanted to share. We truly are a software development company that you want to work with. We care. We communicate at least daily. The owners have extensive technical backgrounds, and are still very invo
Great Day Today! We had the "Reveal Party" for the new software package we've been working on for Lewis Marine since December of last year. It is called "The Helm". We built a wonderful, fully custom, B2B system that allows the folks at Lewis Marine to take orders faster and mo
