Best Practices For Software Development For Business

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Best Practices For Software Development For Business

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It’s hard to go a day without using software in one form or another. For we business owners, it means we must take a deep look at what we do as a company and figure out how software can help us battle operational issues. Developing software for your business is not as hard as you may think. What’s important is to have a clear sense of purpose and to let the business’ needs determine the winning solution. For inspiration, you should closely evaluate how the larger, successful companies in your marketspace are leveraging software. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Best Practices For Software Development For Business


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Best Practices For Hawaii Web Design and
Development For Business
  • Hawaii Web Design by SuperGeeks.Biz

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Software Development for Business - web design in
Las Vegas
  • I am writing this column on a Saturday morning
    and just for fun I started counting the number of
    times I touched software. Its now about noon.
    Heres what Ive done thus far
  • Checked news via iPhone (Newser.com)
  • Played a few games of speed chess via iPhone
    (Chess.com)
  • Checked social profiles via iPhone (Facebook.com)
  • Checked email via desktop
  • Configured office phones (RingCentral.com)
  • Bought movie tickets via iPhone (Fandango.com)

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  • The only two things I did the old school,
    analog why were read the New York Times while
    on the elliptical and look for space to lease in
    Kaneohe and Kailua by driving around.
  • I guess what I am trying to say is we are far
    more software centric these days than we probably
  • realize. Its hard to go a day without using
    software in one form or another.
  • For we business owners, it means we must take a
    deep look at what we do as a company and figure
    out how software can help us battle operational
    issues. In other words, how can we use software
    to

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  • Reduce cost
  • Boost efficiency
  • Add quality
  • Speed delivery
  • Nurture customer relationships
  • Improve morale
  • Build leadership
  • Be more competitive
  • Increase sales
  • Developing software for your business is not as
    hard as you may think. Whats important is to
    have a clear sense of purpose and to let the
    business needs determine the winning solution.
    For inspiration, you should closely evaluate how
    the larger, successful companies in your
    marketspace are leveraging software.

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  • As you begin to map out the scope of work, here
    are some best practices to keep in mind
  • Rome was not built in a day.
  • Nor will your software solution be done quickly.
    It takes time. Break the project into phases with
    quantifiable deliverables. Simple is always best.
    Dont try to accomplish too much too soon.
  • The last thing you want is an overengineered
    wishlist (typically the product of committees!)
    The scope of work will creep and the deadlines
    will be pushed to the ends of rainbows. It will
    be a disaster.
  • Try not to hop in bed with anyone.
  • Or anything. If you can find an off-the-shelf
    solution to meet 80-90 of your needs, you should
    consider using it instead of creating something
    custom. Always keep in mind the long term cost of
    ownership. The more proprietary your solution
    becomes, the more expensive and more difficult it
    will be to support over time.

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  • Dont be an early adopter.
  • And dont be a late adopter either. I love new
    technology. But that doesnt mean I want to spend
    the money on bleeding edge technology. At the
    same time, holding onto a dead or dying
    technology beyond its normal life cycle can be
    very expensive, too. You must change with the
    times like when you were young! Ride the wave of
    change to your advantage. Your competitors most
    certainly will.
  • Think integration.
  • In my little snapshop of the typical day of James
    Kerr, there wasnt much need for me to dive into
    the data. For example, I dont need to know my
    winning/losing stats at chess. Nor do I need to
    analyze what kind of news I typically read or
    where it comes from. Your business is probably
    very different. You should dig into the
    analytics. So your software solution must be able
    to deliver the reports you need. This means the
    right data must hit the right buckets and it must
    be accessible to the right people across the
    organization. Fast info is good. The right info
    to the right person is even better.

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  • Go web.
  • Regardless of your business, chances are the best
    software solution is a web based solution.
    SuperGeeks.Biz provides Hawaii web design for
    your business. Its time to jettison the server
    and the desktop mentality. Your business needs to
    be decentralized and mobile. Anytime, anywhere.
    In general, this means your software should be
    accessed through a browser or an app. It should
    be accessible through the internet.
  • Your business needs software. In fact, your
    clients, employees and vendors will thrive on the
    right solution. Embarking on a software
    development project can seem daunting. But with
    the right approach and with the right metrics,
    your company will become even more competitive.
  • Please feel free to contact me if we may help
    with anything.

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  • JAMES KERR, Founder and Chief Geek of SuperGeeks.
    Mr. Kerr's tech tips help businesses improve
    efficiencies and boost sales. Learn how your
    company can leverage search engine marketing.
    Visit at SuperGeeks.Biz.
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