Bespoke Software
Off-the-shelf software packages are great - we use them oursleves - but there comes a point where they are more of a hindrance than a benefit to a business.
You can be fairly certain that the competition are using the same off-the-shelf package so you can gain no competitive advantage at all from your software.
There comes a stage with off-the-shelf software where you have to bend your business so much to meet the requirements of the software that it becomes a liability
As users find that the software won't do what they want they find their own solution - spreadsheet chaos sets in.
You can be fairly certain that the competition are using the same off-the-shelf package so you can gain no competitive advantage at all from your software.
A bespoke software application, custom written to meet you specific requirements, makes running a business easier, more efficient and removes the frustrations and restrictions associated with off-the-shelf software.
Advantages of bespoke software
- Off-the-shelf software is designed for a wide variety of businesses and may not be suited to you business. You may pay for many functions you will never use.
- Easy to use - it works the way you work. Improved efficiency, fewer errors
- Greater control - changes can be made quickly as your business develops
- Differentiate yourself from the competition
- Your business know-how gets built into the software so that business information becomes easier to understand
- The cost of off-the-shelf software may be deceptive as it may not include customisation of reports, setup, data import, or learning time
- Bespoke softweare can actually cost less, especially for a large number of users. With C.Itoi you pay a one off fee regardless of the number of users