Developing your own software X hiring a third party?
By Team Verzel
Imagine a company or entrepreneur just starting out. A few people in a room with a single goal. In the beginning, everything is done almost manually: expense tracking in Excel, employee timesheets on paper.
As the company grows and new employees come onboard, this way of working no longer works! It’s time to grow and go further: the moment has come to implement a system that supports and simplifies the work of the team.
Many companies initially choose off-the-shelf software as a precaution. It seems safer to invest in something that already works, right? That’s where generalized software comes in, those with basic, pre-established templates.
But there comes a point when that system no longer meets the company’s needs or objectives. Processes become inefficient, costs increase, or multiple systems end up not communicating with each other.
What’s the best solution in this case?
Investing in your own custom software and that’s exactly what we’ll talk about in this article.
Why investing in custom software can generate long-term returns
Having your own software or integrating off-the-shelf systems tailored to your company’s specific needs and challenges is an investment that tends to yield extremely positive results, especially financially.
Let’s talk about some of those advantages. But first, it’s important to acknowledge that there are still people who believe this investment isn’t justifiable. After all, why create your own system if there are already so many on the market?
Productivity = efficient processes and systems
In the article “Productivity Is About Your Systems, Not Your People” by the Harvard Business Review, a publication of Harvard University, it’s argued that what most impacts a company’s productivity isn’t poor time management or lack of organization, but rather faulty processes and software. The problem isn’t the individual, but the system.
And what do they point to as the best solution to improve team productivity? Clear tasks and an efficient system.
What does that mean?
With software that solves and speeds up processes, employees stop wasting energy putting out fires and start focusing on what really matters: delivering value quickly and effectively.
The time and money lost solving problems could instead be used to create new solutions and strategies that deliver real business gains.
The financial benefits of having custom software
Who doesn’t love saving money, right?
When a company uses a generic system, it has to deal with a range of expenses, such as:
- Customizations
- Updates
- Support
- System maintenance
- Recurring fees, among others
There’s significant cost savings when you have a system that is unique and under your control.
“But building a system must be really expensive!”
Yes, the initial development can require a substantial investment. However, the long-term savings are often underestimated.
Investing in your own system is investing and believing in your own business.
The benefits of customization
The ability to tailor a system to your specific business needs only brings advantages.
With generic systems, companies are limited to what the market offers. But each business is unique, and what works for one may not work for another.
Having a custom-built system streamlines processes and generates results fully aligned with customer needs.
Advantages in process automation and reduced operational costs
As highlighted in the Harvard Business Review article, productivity is closely linked to efficient processes.
With a custom system, you can reduce errors, automate tasks, and deliver outcomes focused on your company’s strategic goals. This saves time and lowers operational costs over time.
Winning new clients
A custom system can include exclusive features designed to solve your clients’ and partners’ specific problems.
This builds brand authority. In a competitive market, offering personalized and high-quality solutions is a major differentiator in the buying decision.
Summary: advantages of having a custom system
- ✅ Increased productivity
- 💰 Financial gains
- ⚙️ Process automation
- 📉 Cost reduction
- 📈 Winning new clients
With 10 years in the market, Verzel is a company specialized in developing high-quality and efficient systems.
Our mission is to transform your ideas and needs into tangible software, using cutting-edge technology, custom-built specifically for your company.
In addition to a highly skilled development team, we also have a trained and qualified support team ready to offer specialized services and assist our clients with a wide range of needs.
Source:
Harvard Business Review: Productivity Is About Your Systems, Not Your People