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Factors to consider when purchasing bespoke software
Planning:
Do you actually need a bespoke software solution?
There are lots of purpose built off-the-shelf software packages, built for a variety of businesses. It is well worth evaluating these as well as talking to a bespoke developer.
Your business comes first
When evaluating off-the-shelf software, remember that the software should fit your business, not the other way round. [...]
Is Bespoke Software a “High Risk” Option?
Buying software by Apple, Adobe or Microsoft, is probably considered by most to be a “low-risk” decision. These are companies that are likely to be around for many years to come, and support for their products will continue to be available.
The same could be said for buying software from smaller, lesser-known companies, but it requires [...]
Small Company, Bespoke Solution or Big London Company?
Which, if any, is “better” and why? First, we need to define what “better” actually means, and who “better” is important to.
Cost – Not the most important factor, but well worth a mention here. Chances are that you’ll end up paying less to the smaller company, and at least some support is likely to be [...]
