When you need a software application for your business, should you license off-the-shelf software or should you commission bespoke (custom designed) software?

There's no answer that's right for every business and every application, but there are some points you should consider.

If you are looking for a standard application such as invoicing software, you will find a wide range of off-the-shelf packages to choose from.

Accounting software design is fairly standard, and if you have fairly standard needs you will find an off-the-shelf solution to be economical and convenient.

However, if your business has unique needs that go beyond the customization provided by a packaged solution you should consider bespoke software.

Lotus Approach Developer (based in the UK) provides a wide range of cost-effective solutions.

Our in house development team can design bespoke software solutions to suit all business's large or small.