After working on web based projects for the last 14 years I’ve been asked this question a lot.  I’ve seen some of the most innovative web project ideas come from departments in large companies.  I’ve seen large companies sign contracts for initial web prototyping on their mobile kiosks, web apps, etc. but there is absolutely no question that large companies are at a tremendous disadvantage when it comes time to implement a web or mobile application.

If you’ve ever listened to a business book, motivational speaker, or high school guidance counselor you’ve heard about how people procrastinate but you’ve probably never thought that companies can procrastinate.  The sad truth is that most companies are better procrastinators on IT projects then college kids are during finals week.  Take this simple test to find out how your last IT or Web Development project went.

If you are thinking about buying a business that is primarily software based your biggest concern is now to evaluate the quality of the software.  We have a few ideas that might help.

With thousands of app development companies in existence choosing the right one can be a daunting task. Finding the right partner is more important than saving a few hundred or thousand dollars in building your product. The right partner can add value in more ways than just development, which will help you maximize revenues for your app business.
Below are the key aspects in what you should look for in an app developer to make the right decision for your application.

Many CFO’s and CEO’s view custom web application development as an expense.  They simply look at the final invoice amount for their software development company, write a check and assume there is some kind of sunk cost.  We believe that is the wrong way to approach it.

WordPress has been around for years and has almost become the default for building a company website on.  Before you choose which CMS platform to build your site on you should read this.

Choosing how to pay for a web application, mobile application, or even an IoT based project can be tricky.  Most if not all large development firms choose the hourly model as it limits their risk.  The problem is that is not what is always best for a client.  

Data Visualization helps us understand a story through data. Our software developers use data visualization in a vast majority of our projects.  By using a visual element with charts and graphs our clients have an accessible way to see and understand trends.  We can customize the data to the specific needs of each client.

jQuery, .Net 4.0, lots of software developers. Just a few things from Stir Trek. It doesn’t get much nerdier then this. 🙂

Okay, I’m (Joel) actually 6′ 4″ tall so I’m not exactly micro but I am a micro manager. I know it but I still do it. Check this article out if you are a micro-manager or if you are micro-managed. If you work here at Switchbox accept my apologize. http://www.leadershipcourseware.com/blog/general/7-steps-to-overcome-the-addiction-of-micromanagement/