Business process optimisation by custom software
We save business owners time & money by optimising their business operations through custom, reliable software solutions.
Through close collaboration with our clients, we shine the light on what is possible. We can boost your business performance with optimised processes and custom software solutions.
Using non-technical language, we will work with you to understand your goals, build on them and unlock your full potential. It’s important to us to give you the confidence to move forward thanks to a clear scope, budget and timescale.
We use our unique Customer Success Programme to support our ethos of Collaboration, Continuous improvement and Trustworthiness.
We empower our clients to:
- improve their customer service with the proactive and focussed process and systems updates,
- boost team productivity and wellbeing through streamlined systems,
- speed up their decision making thanks to clear, accurate insight from their data.
Many businesses struggle with growth and cash flow, and we help them by:
- managing, automating and streamlining processes in the business,
- eliminating time-consuming, repetitive tasks,
- minimising the risk of errors,
- integrating with existing software used in the company.
We have strong expertise in delivering solutions for:
- business applications (mobile and web apps),
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM),
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),
- Project Management tools,
- Software as a service (SaaS),
- Third-party software integration.
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Portfolio
Big Lazy Panda, MVLS Digital Pty Ltd, CCB Events, Squeeze Technology, Lab31, Fitpic, Placepark, Michiou, Pastorsline
Tracking solution for the creative industry
Months ago Big Lazy Panda were grappling with their project management. They had no way of tracking their success or spotting issues early.
Big Lazy Panda (B.L.P.) is a creative boutique that specialises in visual effects.
To keep track of all the projects, tasks and invoices, B.L.P. built a complicated spreadsheet. They also used FileMaker - a software that generates quotes and bids and creates a task list of itemised work with price tag - and TSheets - software to track each employee’s time on each job. These tools didn’t work together, or with the spreadsheet.
Brad was also concerned about the risks that spreadsheets hold. He always felt on edge thinking about the possibility of his master spreadsheet being wiped out, costing him the loss of a lot of historical information and hours to rebuild the system. He needed a bespoke solution. Something that would allow all their tools to work together, featuring all the functionality Brad needed but no extra clunky add-ons. That’s where we came in.
We suggested the PWA, the progressive web app, as the most suitable way to go. We built bespoke project management software for VFX shot tracking and estimates, giving different levels of access to privileged users, artist users, and accountant users.
To solve B.L.P.’s biggest problems, the new software will:
- Eliminate the operational risk,
- Reduce time spent on project management,
- Unify the process of tracking and maintaining the bids and time spent on tasks,
- Monitor invoices,
- Send notifications.
It replaces the multiple pieces of software that used to represent B.L.P.’s project management and brings everything into one place. It bridges the gap between the quote and the project list and simplifies the conversation within the production team, the managers and the accountants. It eliminates redundant and repetitive tasks, saving a lot of time as well as frustration, and it virtually removes the risks of human error, such as entering wrong data or forgetting to send an invoice.
App based community for reaching success and balance
Create your life list, set reminders and improve what matters the most so you can get busy living your very best life.
We were approached by Jeremy Horne with an idea that we loved - an app that would truly help improve people’s lives, making them feel better and get more out of their day.
We worked with Jeremy and co-founder Gareth to help them develop Thriverapp™.
Today, the app is growing to become one of the most trusted and effective wellness and self-development communities globally.
Jeremy Horne had put together a detailed stack containing designs and UX plans. Him and Gareth needed someone who could take those ideas and develop the mobile app for both iOS and Android, as well as provide all backend services. It was important that it would fit within their budget.
They needed to build an app that they refer to as a “community-powered ultimate life list”. Its intention is to take bookmarks and socially-focused functionalities and combine them. Users can save anything from a good book to helpful software, leaving them with a source of all types of their favourite content. That way, they can apply the content to their day-to-day and hopefully lead better lives.
The community aspect allows users to see products and content that others are using. In terms of functionality, it was fairly complex. The challenge was making something that’s complicated appear as simple as possible through the user experience.
When we started working with Thriverapp™, we helped them optimise the user experience and ensure that the front- and backend would work together properly.
Our main focal point was the mobile app development and backend services. We developed native iOS and Android apps in React Native, providing all the functionality expected in the original planning phases.
E-commerce platform for photo printing business
It's an e-commerce platform that would not only allow for ordering of prints but also reflect customer experience and the quality the customers receive when they hold in their hands the prints in which their memories are embedded, while keeping the process easy and convenient.
To simplify order placing as much as possible, we decided to utilise the latest browser capabilities and HTML5 technology and reverse the process of placing the order. Usually, the user chooses the photos they want to print, then uploads them to the server, and then places their order. In our application, the customer chooses the photos and reviews them on their own computer, places the order, and the files are uploaded to the server only when they are confirmed. This made the whole process 80% faster and at the same time reduced the risk of cart abandonment.
In addition, to streamline the process of order fulfillment, the admin panel has been equipped with tools to export the order to a format that perfectly matches the requirements of the Fuji Frontier photo lab. Thanks to this, the lab technician has less work and more certainty that the prints are done in the correct format, on the right paper.
Before the platform was launched, online orders accounted for only 5% of all Lab31's orders. In the first year after the online store was launched, the number of online orders has tripled. The reach has also increased, with customers from all over the country finding their way to Lab31. As a result, they currently competes with the largest players in the industry.
Customisable, embeddable event calendars
The idea behind this project is quite simple. The church leaders support themselves with software to better communicate with their community. The CCB tool has also been created for this purpose and has a huge number of various functionalities. However, there are things that CCB users can not do - e.g. share their calendars.
We decided to integrate with the CCB API and create a tool with which church administrators can easily create their own unique calendar and fit it to their website, as well as share it on social media.
CCB Events is a SaaS platform that integrates and synchronises data, and provides tools to change the style and type of the calendar. All this so that administrators can more effectively provide information about upcoming events to their congregations.
Platform to control mobile devices remotely
Remo is a platform providing you with a set of tools which allow to build device clouds as well as remote development, testing of mobile applications and the management of works of project teams. Remo makes the entire process of testing and developing mobile software faster, more effective and less expensive.
One stop solution for your entire pest control and termite business, all in the palm of your hand
Depending on the requirements, we wear different hats. In the case of our cooperation with SqueezeTech, we became part of the development team to support the development of the pest control and termites platform.
Our task was to consult on and implement the system requirements. The goal was to create a mobile application for Android tablets to support technicians during their daily duties.
Location based social platform
How alienated do you feel when you arrive in a new place you don't know? How to get to know this place? Where to go to feel the local vibes? How to find out where you can do something you need to do? Facebook can help but is limited because of its one drawback - you need to know people who live in or visited a given location. However, in many cases, such as when you move to a new city, you do not have a friends' network there.
During his professional career, Wojtek found himself in a similar situation many times. Every time he moved to a new city, he faced the same problem of no friends and no information about local events and places worth knowing. That's why he designed an interface for a social platform, which will focus primarily on the place and community that is connected with this place, and not on the individuals themselves.
We could say that the task was easier, because the entire UI mockup, as well as the UX, were very well prepared, so implementing the whole project was a pleasure.
Since the launch of the platform, we have been adding new functionalities and improving existing ones. Because the whole project is based on our Continuous Delivery, the introduction of subsequent changes is efficient, and users are not exposed to downtime and interruption in the service.
Bespoke social media platform focused on wellness
Meet Agnieszka, a law graduate, who was not happy with her figure. This seemingly insignificant problem turned out to be so serious for her that she decided to take charge of her life and change it for the better. During the several years Agnieszka spent working on herself, she helped many women, and achieved more than 50 thousand Instagram followers. Instagram, however, is not the best place to look for motivation. Filters and a huge number of photo-shopped pictures give a false image of how real life and real hard work that gets results look like.
Our goal was to create a platform for people who want to change their lives through physical activity and proper diet, where they can share their results and get motivated with photos and content from other users. The content on the platform should be authentic, not subject to any filters, and show the "naked" truth. Simply - not create a false image of reality.
We created a portal that allows users to efficiently view and add photos, grouped into well-defined categories so that all content is placed in the correct places. No mess, because order is the first step to improving your life.
Agnieszka directed traffic from her channels to Fitpic.pl, which brought her over 2,000 registered users in less than a month. These users generate approximately 30,000 image views per day. The most important is that they are engaged users who really work on improving their lives, and fitpic is one of the key elements in their transformation.
The best bulk text and calling solution for churches
We fit very well in many environments. We did this time, too. We managed to find our feet in the mature PastorsLine project, with its loyal customers.
Jason is very business-orientated and effective at identifying weak spots in his product. He is not indifferent to the quality which he delivers to his customers along with the whole plan for further improvements in his platform. He asked us to make an assessment and create the foundations for improving key elements of his software.
We carried out the analysis, prepared the project documentation, and the initial structure for the further development of the platform.
Easy Job Sheets for Outdoor Teams
Assemble has been "Awarded Top 10 Startup in the UK at Microsoft". We had the pleasure to be part of this startup's developers' team and we helped them develop a web application.
We started the implementation with the creation of project documentation, based on which we prepared the application architecture for easy planning, allocation and communication of tasks carried out by the team working in the field. The team we had joined was very flexible, so we had a lot of freedom in choosing the tools for building the application.
After completing the project base, we passed on further development to the Assemble team.
Website for Interior Design
Michiou deals with interior finishing and does it in such a way that you cannot remain indifferent. Their work gives a new life to French homes.
Michiou had a clear vision for their website, which was intended to present their portfolio. Sometimes, however, even simple things like creating a WordPress page are not as trivial as they may seem at the first glance.
For Michiou, we installed WordPress on our hosting server and set up a graphic theme. We make sure that the portfolio is available 24/7.
Reviews
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Web Development for Events-Based Social Network Company
"We really feel that they wanted to help our business and not only make money."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Placepark is event base social network where you can find information about interesting events taking place near you.
For what projects/services did your company hire The Beaverhead Ltd?
The Beaverhead teat was responsible for the whole proces of bringing mockups into working product.
What were your goals for this project?
The goal was to create minimal valuable product at the minimal cost.
How did you select this vendor?
We share the same values as The Beaverhead so we quickly find the common ground. The decision was quick and easy and looking back also very good.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
We deliver to The Beverhead team the wireframes and the front-end part of the platform. The goal was clear - based on wireframes create working product and we achieved it. The Beverhead team help us in every aspect of bringing the product to world also including hosting.
What was the team composition?
From our side there was one UX Designer and from The Beverhead side there was Back-End Developer and Front-End Developer.
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
We brought the idea to life and learn many new things thanks to this project.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
We share with The Beaverhead the requirements in PDF file and in response we received estimation in hours. The Beverhead took care of the whole proces of creating task and project management.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
No problem approach and we really feel that they wanted to help our business and not only make money.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Is hard to find any weak points. Maybe they could be even more precise in estimation and delivery time.
the project
Legacy Code Modernization for Nonprofit Consultant
"The cost is affordable when you consider the value that you get."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We offer bulk text and calls to churches and other religious entities.
For what projects/services did your company hire The Beaverhead Ltd?
We hired them to look at our current architecture and make recommendations to modernized our code case.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to decrease the number of hours spent on fixing recurring bugs. Improve the speed at which we can deploy new features. Create a mobile app using the best practices by building out a separate API server. Ensure our code is scalable as we grew.
How did you select this vendor?
This company and Piotr, came highly recommended by one of my top developers who was taking up another assignment with another company. I was told that he contributed to the CakePHP framework (the framework we used), which indicated his above average experience and knowledge of what we had and where we could have gone. We did our usual interview process to ensure he was a good fit (questions online, phone interviews, etc.), and he and his company were perfect on all front.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
- Consultation
- Research and documentation of what we had.
- Creating a new architecture for the new app
- Creating the layout for an API server and separating design from code (react js)
- Created a timeline and estimates for each.
- Made suggestions for improvement of the current legacy app as we expected to maintain the current code for several more months.
What was the team composition?
Since it was more consultation and research, it was mainly one person. But we had access to their team, should we decide to move forward with full development. At that time, we had developers who worked for us so The Beaver Head provided the scope and actions our developers needed to take.
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
This saved us thousands of dollars in the development of the new web app and we immediately saw improvements in our current app when we added the suggestions they provided.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
This is their strength. Very details using spreadsheets and docs. We had weekly calls, and often time, we used screen capturing to communicate any challenges, concepts, or questions.
Piotr is a huge stickler for documentation, project management and using the best practices. We did use my system to manage the flow. We use Trello, slack and google docs.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Everything. His company is built to work with the top clients in the world. He isn't doing this as a side hustle. Piotr and his company is very professional and delivers. The cost is affordable when you consider the value that you get.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Not sure. I think the challenge we ran into was the idea that we needed to follow all the proper steps of development vs a more agile take. That was more due to my budgeting constraints.
We didn't plan to skip steps but to develop a new app and maintain a legacy, you have to consider a slightly different approach vs coming to someone with a new idea. I think we eventually came to an understanding of how we can do both and still get the same results, though it may take a bit longer.
the project
Web App Development for Remote Work Collaboration Tool
"The level of professionalism and attention to detail was at a high level."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the cofounder of a small software development company.
For what projects/services did your company hire The Beaverhead Ltd?
We hired The Beaverhead to help develop a web platform.
What were your goals for this project?
Our goal was to have a solid, structured code base, that would be easily maintainable and provide a foundation to the product.
How did you select this vendor?
I found The Beaverhead on UpWork.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
They provided services from design to implementation of the web app. Piotr was very good at drilling down to the details and asking the right questions in order to fully understand the product before implementing the code.
What was the team composition?
Piotr lead the development and there were two other guys, one did back end and the other worked on the front end.
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
Unfortunately, we ran out of funds, but that was no fault of The Beaverhead.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
The project was well managed and code reviews were stringent.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The level of professionalism and attention to detail was at a high level.
Are there any areas for improvement?
I was very happy with the service provided, I can't really think of anything that could have been improved upon.
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React Native App Development for Lifestyle List Mobile App
“When we collaborate, it feels like we have our own in-house team.”
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A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
We’re a startup that’s creating an app. I’m a co-founder of the business and have been working on this process for about two and a half years.
What challenge were you trying to address with The Beaverhead Ltd?
I put together a detailed stack containing designs and UX plans. We needed someone who could take those ideas and develop the mobile app for both iOS and Android, as well as provide all backend services. It was important that it would fit within our budget.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We needed to build an app that we refer to as a community-powered ultimate life list. Its intention is to take bookmarks and socially-focused functionalities and combine them. Users can save anything from a good book to helpful software, leaving them with a source of all types of your favorite content. That way, they can apply the content to their day-to-day and hopefully have better lives.
The community aspect allows others to see products and content that others are using. In terms of functionality, it’s fairly complex. The challenge is making something that’s complicated appear as since as possible through the user experience.
By the time we brought their team onto the project, we had plans for UI/UX in place. They helped to optimize the experience and ensure that the front- and backend would work together properly.
Their main focal point was the mobile app development and backend services, which they completed the entirety of. They developed native iOS and Android apps in React Native, proving us with all the functionality we expected in our original planning phases. The final app is launching this week.
What is the team composition?
I worked primarily with Peter (CEO, The Beaverhead Ltd). There were between 4–5 developers working on the project in the background.
How did you come to work with The Beaverhead Ltd?
I spent the better part of my search looking through web portals and platforms at potential vendors, trying to find a decent app company. While I found some very competent ones, they all seemed to be well out of our budget. Even for an MVP, it didn’t look like they could tackle the project within our cost requirements.
How much have you invested with them?
In total, we probably spent about $55,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The project lasted from December 2018–October 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Like I said earlier, we have an app that is launching this week and are really pleased with it. We aren’t sure how many users it’ll pull in yet, but our internal team is ecstatic and confident in its success. They’ve functioned like true partners for us. They’ve made recommendations throughout the process, and we’ve been able to have conversations that have guided the project. Because of that, we ended up with something that’s better than we originally planned.
Our positive results stem from the team’s understanding of our goals. It’s sometimes pretty difficult to explain our app and its benefits, but they comprehended the context of what we’re trying to achieve. They went beyond our expectations because they showed they cared about our UX and app performance.
How did The Beaverhead Ltd perform from a project management standpoint?
We had the CEO acting as our account manager because their team was small enough to do that. In that respect, we were given the gold service. They’re a young, very talented company that was key to this project being successful. We kept track of the project through Excel spreadsheets, bug-logging software, and meetings every 2–3 days. From a governance perspective, it was set up nicely in an agile process.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They’re a nice team and a very pleasant company to work with. When we collaborate, it feels like we have our own in-house team. We don’t need to worry about the expensive process of building up our own dev staff. That’s why I’m happy to review and endorse them.
Are there any areas they could improve?
If they want to scale up, they’re going to run into some challenges that any small company that’s been taking on new clients will face. We haven’t felt any of those pains, though.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Come up with a model that allows you to scale your project, but not too quickly. Overall, we had a great experience. It feels like we’re working with a team of friends as opposed to a supplier.
the project
E-Commerce Dev for Photo Print Company
"Their combination of professionalism and speedy action along with sensitivity and flexibility stood out..."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Lab31 is a professional photo laboratory. He provides the highest class prints and photographic prints for the needs of individual clients as well as companies and institutions.
For what projects/services did your company hire The Beaverhead Ltd?
We've employed The Beaverhead Ltd to create an online ordering platform.
What were your goals for this project?
The project involved the creation of an easy-to-use, intuitive platform that allows you to specify the parameters of the order, send files and pay for the order online along with extensive backend functionality to speed up the order.
How did you select this vendor?
The contractor was selected from a large group. The Beaverhead impressed us with its professionalism and commitment. They were the only ones who fully understood our needs and ideas of the project.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
The Beaverhad took care of practically everything. They have created a new, intuitive solution that allows you to place complex, complex orders in a simple way. They took care of the page loading speed and responsiveness. They took care of online payments and file transfers to the server.
In addition, they designed the architecture of the system in a way that would allow it to expand with many functionalities in the future. They created a transparent panel for our staff that significantly accelerated the implementation of orders and facilitated communication with the client.
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
The project allowed us to move from a local to a nationwide market. We have gained many new customers and accelerated the order processing process.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Communication with The Beaverhead has always been at the highest level. The problems were solved immediately and with full commitment. The Beaverhead team provided us with full support and developed many solutions that improved the project.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their combination of professionalism and speedy action along with sensitivity and flexibility stood out, and that is hard to find in "large corporations".
Are there any areas for improvement?
The cooperation was great. Deficiencies are hard to find.
the project
Custom Management Software Dev for Visual Effects Company
"The Beaverhead was always timely and communicative."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the owner/operator of a small business that supplies visual effects to the episodic Television.
For what projects/services did your company hire The Beaverhead Ltd?
The Beaverhead created custom project management software for us.
What were your goals for this project?
Take our existing workflow of spreadsheets and FileMaker and combine them into a piece of software that functions to our exact needs. Work in the APIs from 3rd party SAAS software that we already use as well.
How did you select this vendor?
Selection was made based off a of Skype call and the Functional Requirements doc created by The Beaverhead
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
Piotr and The Beaverhead team are extremely professional, very knowledgable, and have excellent communication skills. Their greatest strength is probably their ability to talk through the needs of the client, eliminate the confusion of the whole process, and find the best solution. They are also organized, timely, and give regular updates. Everything you would want out of someone your hire for any job. This was our first venture into hiring a developer and we couldn't be happier.
What was the team composition?
I don't understand the question.
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
The Beaverhead's work has allowed us to focus on creativity knowing that our project management is exactly where it needs to be.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
The Beaverhead was always timely and communicative. They were extremely effective at explaining the entire process and how our requests can best become a functioning product.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The whole package. Speed, communication, suggestions that would help our needs without breaking our budget, quality of work.
Are there any areas for improvement?
None.
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Web Dev for Healthy Lifestyle Platform
"Beaverhead Ltd always meets the predefined deadlines while keeping my team updated."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
The company deals with the broadly understood healthy lifestyle, both on the level of training and nutrition. Services are available nationwide.
For what projects/services did your company hire The Beaverhead Ltd?
Creating a place on the internet for people whose passion is a healthy lifestyle.
What were your goals for this project?
The platform is to bring together people who are fascinated by sport and healthy habits, as well as to motivate and inspire to act.
How did you select this vendor?
The company was recommended by a friend.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
Each of the logged in users can share their passion by inserting photos and assigning them to appropriate boards, such as: training, meals or everyday life. Other users can respond to the inserted content by posting comments or liking.
What was the team composition?
Apart from The Beaverhead Ltd, the team included a graphic designer and UX team.
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
Increasing users' awareness of the operating company and the services it serves on a healthy lifestyle level.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Project management was done by prior setting deadlines by which individual things were to be done. We discussed it by e-mail, skype or telephone. Beaverhead Ltd always meets the predefined deadlines while keeping my team updated.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The Beaverhead Ltd is very professional. It meets the most important aspects: meeting deadlines, reliability of employees, very high commitment to the project, availability and ensuring all formalities. Company for 6!
Are there any areas for improvement?
I have no objections.
The Beaverhead Ltd succeeded in bringing the client's idea to life. They showcased a can-do attitude and a real concern for the client's success. While they could've been more precise in their estimations, the team produced the MVP at minimal cost to the client.