Re: The Business End of Alpha Software for independent developers
I am in that classification of "Independent Developer" and my clients are SME's 2 -150 staff various sizes and various markets. The vast majority of my clients have contracted me not because I use Alpha Five as a RAD for front end development, or because I use MS SQL or MySQL for the back end. They have contracted me because I invest time and effort into getting to understand exactly what it is they require by way of business processes and then delivering a solution that is right for them.
As well as being a member of IADN which certainly adds credibility I am also a member of a local chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) and that alone provides a steady trickle of qualified referrals BUT more importantly provides third party testimonials of the quality of the work I can deliver. Having another individual or organisation publicy saying how good you are is far more powerful than saying it yourself!
Alpha Five although massively important to me for the rapid development capability has yet to a deal breaker for me but that could be because of the business size range I work with. Alpha Five is just a part of the overall package. I have no doubt that if I was in the market for larger businesses it then comes more into play but then I would have a whole other bunch of factors to take into consideration. 75% of my work is with browser based applications but there is still some desktop work. It boils down to what is right for the client.
Happy to get involved in an online meeting to discuss sales development for independent developers.
I am in that classification of "Independent Developer" and my clients are SME's 2 -150 staff various sizes and various markets. The vast majority of my clients have contracted me not because I use Alpha Five as a RAD for front end development, or because I use MS SQL or MySQL for the back end. They have contracted me because I invest time and effort into getting to understand exactly what it is they require by way of business processes and then delivering a solution that is right for them.
As well as being a member of IADN which certainly adds credibility I am also a member of a local chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) and that alone provides a steady trickle of qualified referrals BUT more importantly provides third party testimonials of the quality of the work I can deliver. Having another individual or organisation publicy saying how good you are is far more powerful than saying it yourself!
Alpha Five although massively important to me for the rapid development capability has yet to a deal breaker for me but that could be because of the business size range I work with. Alpha Five is just a part of the overall package. I have no doubt that if I was in the market for larger businesses it then comes more into play but then I would have a whole other bunch of factors to take into consideration. 75% of my work is with browser based applications but there is still some desktop work. It boils down to what is right for the client.
Happy to get involved in an online meeting to discuss sales development for independent developers.
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