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We approach all client engagements as long term partnerships. We want you to succeed and help you along the way. Helping you achieve your goals is our mission.
A common project is a database system that our clients built themselves and would
like improved. Other times existing software does not meet your needs and custom software is required. You will receive solid systems that work, are faster,
and deliver the benefits required to improve your business.
The FileMaker Development Process
Our work with you happens in three phases, with regular communication along the way.
Phase I: Initial Consultation
Phase II: Design & Analysis
Phase III: Project Build
Prospective clients: Request a free two-hour consultation
Phase I: Initial Consultation
For prospective clients, the initial consultation is always free. We look at is as a way to get to know each other a little bit, determine your project needs, and lay the groundwork for a fruitful, open relationship. Depending on the prospective client's location and availability, the initial consultation either takes place at the client's site or over the phone.
Phase II: Design & Analysis
In the Design and Analysis phase, we lay the foundation for the project by meeting with the client's team and going over all the finer points of the project. Understanding your business, processes, and how you work with the software is critical to developing and designing a successful solution. Either on-site or via online meetings we discuss the finer details of the project. We then construct an Entity Relationship Diagram to define the foundation of the database structure that acts as a floorplan of the system. In Phase II, clients often remark about the great value of having a neutral 3rd party observe their business processes and offer streamlined solutions.
Phase III: The Project Build
In the Project Build phase, we approach projects using the spiral development technique. This is the process of gradually, carefully "spiraling in" on the right solution to limit the opportunity for a project to get off-track. The client is involved each step of the way, with weekly meetings to offer feedback and monitor the project's progress. The spiral development technique ensures the software meets a client's needs in a timely manner.
You can easily begin the process by filling out the Project Request form to discuss your FileMaker development needs.
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