Step 1 - Initial Consultation
During this phase we visit with you to determine objectives and goals. This meeting helps us determine the type of solution that will be required to meet your goals.
Step 2 – Creation of a Requirements Document
The requirements document is a blue-print of the entire application including every detail of your solution. It outlines:
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Your
business processes in flow charts
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The site
map of all the screens in the application
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The
detailed drawings of each screen
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The
functional requirements for each screen
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The project
timelines.
Designing the
requirements document involves numerous meetings with key
personnel in order to understand the manual processes of your
organization. Once we understand your manual processes, we
design your solution to automate those processes with fewer
resources.
Step 3 – Quotation
We provide an estimate of the project based on the amount of work involved with the
development of the custom software. The scope of the project is outlined by the requirements document.
Step 4 – Signing the Contract
At this point in the process, we negotiate the financial terms of the contract. Our compensation
is estimated and billed by the hour. However, we have a variety of payment plans if you want to
increase your cash flow during the development process. Once we agree on the financial terms and
sign the contract, we start the development of your custom software solution.
Step 5 – Application Development
Using the Requirements Document, our programmers develop the software application to your specifications. We place the application on a test website while in the development phase so you can view the work and participate in the testing phases.
Step 6 – Testing and Revisions
When the application is developed, it will require testing by your internal staff. We work directly with your personnel to fine tune the application to insure that the software will meet your needs.
Step 7 – Start Using the Software
The final step is to put the application in its production environment and to start training your office staff on how to use it. We often import your existing data and spreadsheets to make the migration to your new application effortless to your staff. We also continue to support the application long after you start using it. We guarantee the application by fixing bugs or errors free of charge.
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