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It turns out that when you’re trying to code and work on new products, one should be a bit like a vampire and try to avoid direct sunlight. Our team meet up in Funchal, Madeira, so far has been a success. We chose Madeira due to it’s southern location (November in Europe does not entice one to wear shorts in most places) and the fact that our newest staff member, Filipe, is local and has doubled as programmer and tour guide.

Creating custom software is a difficult topic of discussion for many businesses. It requires a great investment of both time and money. However, building your own software can significantly improve your business’ productivity and ability to help others.

You’ve brainstormed a bold idea, acquired an intelligent and supportive team, and hired a software developer to help bring your vision to life. Your project has been progressing smoothly, when suddenly, poof.

Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are a way for companies to find the best products and services at competitive prices. They’re also an evaluation method for discovering the “perfect fit” for a particular project.

Pro bono publico, widely known as “pro bono,” is a common practice of donating professional services at low- or no-cost to serve an organisation’s mission. The rise of pro bono has encouraged industry leaders across all sectors to set new standards on how their businesses should interact with the community. Pro bono service is an incredible valuable to non-profits and social enterprises.

When interviewing potential web development firms to revamp your software or website, finding the right fit can be a daunting task. Every organisation wants to get the most value for their expenditure; this is especially true of non-profit organisations whose coffers are often more limited.

Your project’s scope has increased, more and more. Deadlines keep getting pushed back. Costs have been increasing. These things seem to be happening outside of your control. You’ve created a monster. Your monster could be a new project, an existing software application or a website that has been around for a few years and has started to “grow arms and legs.” Perhaps it is becoming too complex, time consuming or expensive to maintain.

There's a lot that can be said about the relationship between your organisation and your software development firm. We've covered several aspects, including how to communicate with the company building your program and overseeing the transition. We've talked a lot about how to spot red flags and what kind of things you should be concerned about in your program development.

With any project, large or small, it is vital to have a team that works together well with excellent communication. As a socially-minded business or non-profit organisation, choosing a software development company that is genuinely connected to your goal is a necessity. The earlier you can involve your developer in your plan, the stronger your team will be.