Advantages of Bespoke Software

Bespoke software applications, written to meet specific client requirements, offer many advantages over standard, off-the-shelf software.

Advantages of Bespoke Software

	Bespoke software is easy to use because it works the way you work.
	You are in control - changes can be implemented quickly, as your business grows, or to meet new legislation or client requirements.
	Bespoke software precisely matches your working practices, resulting in improved efficiency, less supervision, fewer errors
	Bespoke applications increase productivity, and reduce costs by automating repetitive tasks.
	Your own software differentiates you from the competition with unique and better products and services.
	Business information is easier to understand because bespoke applications incorporate your business know-how.
	Information can be integrated from existing applications, suppliers and customers.

Paul Stanley Software

If you are considering a software application for your business then bespoke software may offer many benefits. PSS has comprehensive experience in developing bespoke software applications for clients. View examples of bespoke software projects

To find out about possible options, feasibility & costs, call 01695 720562 or mail.

Bespoke Software v Off The Shelf

A custom application may be a better solution than standard, off the shelf, software application. Off the shelf software is designed for a wide range of businesses and may not be ideally suited to your specific business.

Costs can be deceptive as off the shelf software may not include setup, data import, customisation of reports, support nor your own learning time.

Off-the-shelf software caters for a wide range of organisations and may include many functions you will never use. Generic screens, not specific to your business, may be much slower, harder to user than a bespoke software screen built.

Custom software can actually cost less, especially for large number of users. With PSS you pay a one off fee regardless of the number of users.

Outgrown Excel?

Often business or departmental data is held excel spreadsheets. This is often fine to get things started, when the data is simple, or only a couple of people of need access.

Overtime, as more data is added, as the complexity of the data increases, or as data becomes fragmented in personal folders, using Excel starts to become a bottle neck. Examples: an Excel sheet can only be updated one person at a time, or collecting sales figures means opening multiple documents.

Converting from Excel to a bespoke database application can:

	save time (eg copy and pasting) by automating repetitive tasks
	make data easier to locate by adding sophisticated query functions
	allow data to be easily shared and updated
	improve reliability and consistency by adding validation rules

Onshore v Offshore Development

It may appear cheaper to have software developed offshore say in India. But you may find there are unforeseen consequences:

- Problems working across different time zones, different cultures, and languages.

- No face to face meetings, make it harder to develop proper understanding.

- Process can take much longer and you may not end up with what you want.

Customised software applications, developed locally, save your business time, are cost effective and can grow with your business grows.

If you are interested in bespoke software development call Paul 01695 720562

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