Making the wrong choice in your software developer can have devastating, long-term effects that your business could end up paying for -- literally -- for years. That is why this decision is so important. Once you’ve made the decision to invest in a new custom software solution, here is how we recommend you choose a software development company.

How To Choose The Right Software Development Company

When choosing a software developer for your project, start with your project needs and business objectives. You’re not just choosing “the best” developer. You’re choosing the “right” developer for your project. We recommend doing some of your own planning and homework before you begin the search for a developer. Once, you’re ready and prepared, here are some important considerations to make as you decide on your software team.

1. Business Background: As you put together your software needs and business objectives, you start to realize you need a software development team that understands business, a team that has been there and done that themselves. A software developer that has business experience as well as technical experience, will connect with your business and build that chemistry you need to ensure the success of your project. 
2. Proven Track Record: Check with your software developer to ensure that they have successfully completed projects like yours. Get recommendations and referrals from their existing customers. They should leave a trail of raving fans from their work.
3. Value: A trap many companies fall into is going to the cheapest bid, which often results in friction between the customer and the development company and as the result is short of what you really need. You want a  team whose prices are fair, not cheap, not expensive.
4. The Right Technology: Your new custom software is going to get built upon a software technology stack. It is important for those platforms to be current, flexible, modular, and able to integrate with existing systems. You want modern but not bleeding edge. You don’t need to be a test market. Go with proven technology from a proven developer.
5. Trust: As you build the chemistry with your potential new development team, you need to know that you can trust them to be honest with you. Will they tell you the hard truth about your software, even when you don’t want to hear it?
6. A Detailed Proposal: One of the biggest mistakes that companies make is hiring a developer who handed them a vague proposal. The proposal will become the basis for managing your project and your expectations. It should have very clear deliverables, a detailed plan, and a demonstration that the team will maintain great communication throughout the project. 
7. Security: With ransomware attacks grabbing headlines almost daily, your software developer needs to have your cybersecurity protections front and center in their plans.

Go With A Developer You Can Trust

DHx’s co-founder, Jim Duckett is “a proven commodity in his ability to assemble teams and deliver real value in Enterprise-level IT products. Jim has impeccable credibility and follow-through.”

DHx’s other co-founder, Bruce Hunter, “has tremendous expertise in business development, marketing, and software development which is welcomed in the space of solving a complex problem for business. He understands, formulates, and applies business solutions quickly. He is a pleasure to work with and excels at developing business relationships.”

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