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Custom Software and
Database Development

Walling Info Systems

Custom Programs to allow you to get more done in less time

8 Easy Steps

Step 1 - Schedule a free consultation

Call 864-905-8809 or e-mail me with a preferred time and I will call you. During this consultation, I'll help you find the time consumers and automation opportunities in your business.

Step 2 - Determine opportunities

During the consultation and followup communications, we will determine where we can cut down on time consuming activities such as redundant data entry, old complicated applications, manual compilation of reports, and more.

We will also look at how we might use technology to reduce your costs. For example, we might be able to distribute reports electronically instead of on paper. There is also a great opportunity to cut your advertising expenses by tieing a website and email into your entire marketing plan.

The third opportunity is that we will look at ways we can allow you to improve your customer experience, so your customers will continue to do business with you rather than go elsewhere.

Since I spend the time to understand your business, you can be sure that the custom software or database application that I build will meet your needs. You won't find yourself trying to force your business processes into a software program that doesn't want to work the way you do.

Step 3 - Project Design

After we speak and I have a good feel for your needs, I will design the database and major screens for your application. These will be put on a special section of my website where you will be able to see the progress and sign off on the design.

For small software development projects, I will create a proposal free of charge; but for larger ones there will be a small charge for this design work.

During the design phase, we will determine which technology best suits your needs. The technology and required functionality are the major determinants of what the project will cost. See the technology page to get a better feel for the different options. Since I have experience developing applications with all of these technologies, you can be sure that you are getting what is best for your situation and not being forced into a specific technology because that is all the developer knows.

Step 4- Your project gets scheduled

This proposal briefly outlines the project and provides you with a price quote. If you like the quote and the proposal, I will create a simple agreement to ensure there is no misunderstanding on what is being done.

Unlike most software development firms, I provide fixed price quotes for the development of most projects. Note that these are fixed quotes and NOT estimates. You know exactly what it will cost you so you can avoid the expensive cost overruns that you can run into with estimates. In the case that you are looking for someone to work at an hourly rate or for poorly defined or large projects, I will work for an hourly rate.

Most projects will require a small deposit. Once this deposit is paid your project will be scheduled. This is done on a first come first served basis.

Step 5- Watch your custom program get built online

After we speak and I have a good feel for your needs, I will design the database and major screens for your application. These will be put on a special section of my website where you will be able to see the progress and sign off on the design and various stages of development.

Step 6- Implement and test the program

Upon completion of your custom application, you will receive a copy of the program for testing. Upon completion of testing, you cna move the application into production.

Step 7- Enjoy the benefits of your new system

Once you have the solution up and running, you can now enjoy the benefits of your more efficient processes. At this point, you may decide that there are some other areas that we can target for improvement.

Step 8 - Tell all your friends and I'll work for FREE!

Once I have finished your project and you are satisfied, I am sure you will want to tell others about me. For every referral that results in a project, I will give you 10% of the project cost in free services. I'm sure you'll come up with some enhancements such as added reports to use this credit on.