Recent content by ExplorerBDM

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    ERP/CRM software

    Where are the actual figures coming from? Are you integrating with an accounts package, like Sage for instance, or are you going to be hand typing in each order? Do you need to present the reports in a certain format, or is it just for your own reference? The company I work for could build...
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    Customer management software

    Hi ldjames, The company I work for specialise in creating bespoke CRM solutions, with integrated email, accounts and even Google maps. See example case here: http://www.explorer-development.uk.com/salford-city-council/ I wrote a blog item about pros/cons of bespoke software (biased towards...
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    Courier software

    Look at Geoplan based in Harrogate and Tactician (heavier-duty GIS and route optimiser from US resold by Geoplan), then going further up the food chain there's Mavenwire (specialising in Oracle Transportation Management) and Ubisense (specialising in PostGIS-based logistics systems). I'm...
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    Several users on one Dropbox Pro account?

    Have you tried looking at something like this?: http://www.explorer.uk.com/solutions/accellion/ If you're interested, give us a bell and ask for my colleague Paul. ExplorerBDM
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    Business Software

    You can go in a couple of directions on packaged software and try to craft it to what you need, for example Sage accounting software (as mentioned above) could be made to work roughly as you like. Alternatively SAP Business One (designed for SMEs) handles stock management really well, but would...
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    Bar Management Software [trial]

    What gap are you trying to close? Is there a problem with the software that bars use at the moment, that you're aware of? What made you focus on bar management software in the first place?
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    In Yer face advertising

    The bicycle mounted ones look wheelie good, for peddling your goods/services, I'd never tyre of seeing them!
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    Software to create training course workwork & forms

    Hi Berry220, Here is the case study for the examination board use-case, that I mentioned: http://www.explorer-development.uk.com/case-study-aqa-parts/ and a blog article I did to promote the virtues of building bespoke software for your business...
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    Inventory Management Software

    Hi Robbie, Just a thought. If you're still debating packaged vs bespoke, here's a blog I wrote on the considerations (it's a bit biased towards bespoke software, but that's our business after all!): http://www.explorer-development.uk.com/buy-business-software-designed-everyone-else/ Neil
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    IT Solution for creating customer call centre

    In terms of delivering the service, a virtual desktop solution (VMware/Citric etc) with Panalogic or Sun Ray thin client devices. For the service itself my company specialise in creating made-to-measure systems, such as CRM and integration with third party systems such as Sage. See...
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    Inventory Management Software

    I agree with Rory, if you're going down the packaged route, SAP Business One is a good fit (having used it in the past). Someone I worked with in the past is now a specialist in SAP Business One and I'd be happy to pass her details on to you as well, if you message your details to me. Neil
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    Inventory Management Software

    Hi Robbie, I would say that the first stage is to work out your workflow, then tackle the supporting software. Your seem to have a good idea about how you want the system to work. The company I work for are specialist in advising on business-process and rapid application development (on a...
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    Software to create training course workwork & forms

    Hi Berry220, The company I work for develop a system for one of the three leading examination boards recently, for online submissions of coursework. We work on the principle of rapid (therefore efficient) application development and fixed cost / fixed timescale. I'd be keen to learn more and...
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    Collecting & Saving Data/Forms On Wordpress

    Hi, Does it have to be based on WordPress? Neil
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    Travel Technology Developers

    Hi Andrew, What is it that you are looking to have developed? Neil