Effort & prerequisites
What to prepare
- A clear problem statement: who uses the software, what breaks today, and what “done” looks like
- Constraints that matter: integrations, compliance, hosting, timeline, and who signs off at each milestone
- Someone who can answer workflow questions within a day or two during discovery
Not a fit if…
- You need a fixed bid before any discovery — we scope in phases after we understand the work
- You mainly want training, not shipped software — see workshops or a 90-minute session
- You want staff aug with no product owner on your side
FAQ
- How does pricing work?
- Engagements typically start from $15,000. We propose phased milestones after discovery so you can validate scope, risk, and budget before each build slice.
- How long until we have something in production?
- Timelines depend on scope and dependencies. Early milestones aim for something you can run or demo — not a big-bang finish line with no checkpoints.
- Who maintains what you ship?
- Handoff is part of the engagement: documentation and walkthroughs so your team can own the system. Ongoing support can be scoped separately if you want it.
- Remote or on-site?
- Remote-first. Greater Philadelphia on-site is available when it helps — usually for discovery or key reviews.
Custom Software service areas
Available across Greater Philadelphia — including Philadelphia, University City, Center City, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill, Northeast Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Norristown, Pottstown, Ambler, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and Lansdale, and surrounding areas in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Bucks, and South Jersey.
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