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.