Biz4Group LLC

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a co-founder of ShiftFit, a subsidiary technology company of IES LLC. IES LLC is a staffing firm founded in 1998. We provide staffing and recruiting services to light industrial clients in Idaho and Utah.

For what projects/services did your company hire Biz4Group LLC, and what were your goals?

I started a conversation with Biz4Group because we needed a team of designers to build a body of project files for proprietary software that would give IES clients the ability to publish their own open positions to our pool of curated applicants.

Additionally, we wanted staffing firm clients to be able to fill and manage their own requisitions with in-app tools such as a form builder, SMS texting, geo-fenced time keeping, dynamic scheduling, and other very industry-specific features.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

My team and I interviewed several providers via video conference calls. Each call consisted of an in-depth overview of the scope of the project, and our end business vision.

Ultimately, we decided to award the project to Biz4Group because of their level of transparency regarding cost, project progression, and high degree of communicative competency with regard to the subject matter up front.

The personnel who appeared in our interview really embodied the characteristics mentioned above.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Initially, we participated in three discovery calls with various members of Biz4Groups, design, engineering, and account management team. This made us feel very confident that Biz4Group understood the global vision for the project.

Soon after, a senior member of their team actually flew out to one of our office locations to observe our traditional operations for a day to ensure they understood our business model before design took place. The next phase was design and project guidance file creation.

Biz4Group's design team did an absolutely fantastic job designing over 250 screens for all 3 of our platforms. The designs they produced achieve a simplistic and intuitive user interface, all the while keeping with the complexity required to facilitate an employee/employer relationship.

This is not easy, there are so many things a staffing firm needs to account for when automating job acquisition and management for its clients. My team and I were very impressed with this first stage of the process. Software development and engineering has comprised the most in-depth section of our venture.

Biz4Group is responsible for building a multiplatform, gig-economy software solution that allows staffing firms to give their clients abbreviated access to their ATS so they may fill their own requisitions semi-autonomously. Specifically, we tasked Biz4Group with creating such a platform with the following features:

1. Form builder
2. Dynamic scheduling calendar
3. In-app mass-texting solution
4. In-app chat
5. In-app email functionality
6. Employer/employee review platform.
7. Geo-fenced timekeeping
8. Middle management account permission editing capabilities
9. Online job-board
10. Programable push notification settings based on specific features.

At this time, 70% of these product features have been either completed and delivered to their full realization, or completed on a foundational level. The completion of these features had been very timely.

The project has progressed as planned and I have full confidence that the remaining 30% of the project will be completed by the conclusion of Q3 2022 initially expected.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

My primary communication has been with three key stakeholders of Biz4Group.

• Sanjeev Verma: President of Biz4Group
• Satyendra Soni: Senior Technology Lead
• Mansi Tiwari: Account Manager

Aside from these three, very professional, timely members of their organization, anytime I need members of their engineering team to join on calls with integration partners, they make themselves available.

As we move closer to the completion of the project, I have easy access to their marketing personnel as well.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We have begun internal testing of key foundational features of the app within internal departments of our company such as the geo-fenced time-keeping system, in-app chat, and job board.

These tangible deliverables have injected a new sense of optimism within our organization during a relatively challenging time in the marketplace.

These deliverables have also given our sales team new talking points with potential and future clients. Their work serves as a representation of hope for future innovative growth.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

They have provided us with numerous avenues to communicate with them. Each week we have a reoccurring video conference call in which they demo the latest progress.

This also gives me the opportunity to give them feedback on recently completed items. Their senior manager is always just a phone call away.

Additionally, the development team always responds to any text communications within minutes during regular business hours and most times, even outside of business hours.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We decided to award the actual coding and app development phase of our venture to Biz4Group. At this time, a senior member of Biz4Group actually flew out to our Salt Lake City area office to get to know our traditional business model firsthand.

At this point, we are just a few months away from launching our software and thus, launching our new subsidiary, ShiftFit. The team I've been working with throughout the build of our platform are absolute subject matter experts.

I am completely confident in their ability to translate the complexities of our staffing business and our vision for automating the transactions of human capital that serve as the foundation of our organization to tangible, technical solutions.

Each new major build release feels like they are using magic to make what we imagined a technical reality. Their work has literally changed the trajectory of my career and the careers of everyone at my company.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Not really, I am truly 100% satisfied with my experience thus far.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Boat Butler App LLC, a marine equipment management company. We have an app that keeps track of maintenance schedules for the equipment.

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group LLC?

A friend gave me the idea to build an app, and I did a lot of research. I saw that AWS was a good place to host applications, and I decided to use JavaScript. Although I had the basics of what I wanted the app to do, I got to the point where I couldn’t even figure out how to make a login process. After trying to write the software myself and running into wall after wall, I decided to hire a partner to build our mobile app.

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, Biz4Group suggested we make a dummy app. We fine-tuned this dummy throughout several months, where we made changes and shot out ideas, collaborating every Thursday. After that first phase, when we were satisfied with the dummy, the team moved into development. They built the app for iOS and Android. I requested some last-minute changes and was involved with testing the app. 

The app’s primary feature is documentation, timing, and scheduling. Users can input all their information, including data on the motor and when they bought it. Every week, the app asks users to update the total hours on the engine. That way, users know when they hit certain hour marks, and the app prompts them to change the oil, do a water pump, etc. Essentially, the app keeps up with what users need to do and when. 

Once users complete tasks, they can upload any relevant receipts, which serves as record-keeping. Users can upload their boat’s manuals, giving them a centralized location for their information to have available online. Since the app is for boat maintenance, the schedules are based on days and hours; tasks must be done after X amount of days or X hours of use.

The Biz4Group team also added secondary features, including a community forum where boat owners can put up questions and others respond, creating a community atmosphere of people trying to help people. Users can also show off their boats on the app, and there’s a business section where we’ll build a database of known marine shops, dealers, etc. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with the CEO and the development team.

How did you come to work with Biz4Group LLC?

I found them on Upwork; Biz4Group was one of the providers that responded to my request for assistance. They had clearly read the description of what I wanted to do because they replied by saying they had done a similar app for semi-trucks. Over 10 companies responded, saying the app should be web-based using HTML, which didn’t work for what I was trying to do. Meanwhile, Biz4Group suggested using AWS and JavaScript, matching my research exactly. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $30,000–$35,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June 2021–June 2022.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We measured Biz4Group’s success based on week-by-week progress; every Thursday, we would have an hour-long meeting where their development team showed me what they’d done and what they were doing next. After that, they would send me that week’s bill with a breakdown listing all their tasks. For us, any progress was good progress. I fully understood that writing code takes time, and some things that seem simple aren’t.

How did Biz4Group LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

They were excellent at project management. The team was very good at communicating through Whatsapp. They also set very realistic timelines and goals and usually delivered work on time. When we needed changes made, they would let me know how many additional days it would take. The only issue we had with time wasn’t their fault but Apple’s.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Biz4Group’s high levels of communication set them apart — they communicated all the time. I had the cell phone number of the project’s lead, who was actually the CEO, and I didn’t even know it; I just thought he was an account person dealing with the bills!

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would have been cool to have a progress tool to see the work visually. However, not having that didn’t really matter.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

My advice is to have a very clear idea of what you want and your end goal. The more specific you can be, the easier the project will be.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the family office director of Worth Advisors.

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group LLC?

We were looking for solutions to create custom presentations for clients.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started the custom software development project by discussing the scope of work and outlining the deliverables. We then finalized our needs for the financial planning and client data management software and proceeded with the development phase.

Other than that, they’ve proposed a few different marketing solutions, but we’re currently not at the point to take advantage of them yet.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with Sanjeev (Founder & CEO), Mansi (Business Analyst & Project Manager), and Satyendra (Senior Delivery Manager).

How did you come to work with Biz4Group LLC?

We came across Biz4Group through Upwork.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested about $170,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing partnership started in October 2021.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We did a large presentation to showcase the capabilities of the software to our internal staff and everybody was positively blown away. What we’re creating hasn’t been done before, and we truly believe it'll be a world-class solution that will create new opportunities.

How did Biz4Group LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

They perform very well from a project management standpoint, as they consistently keep track of the progress of the process.

We typically communicate with the team through email and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We like that the team has a US presence despite being based in India, as it makes the partnership more comfortable for me to make sure we’re creating something that truly doesn’t exist.

We’re also impressed with the team’s significant experience working with Fortune 500 companies.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing really stands out in terms of what they need to improve because we’ve been really happy with the engagement — their consistent approach to communication has also been a positive factor in keeping the development on track.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would advise you to be clear with what you’re looking for and keep consistent communication with their team.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of Zeus Delivery in the state of Texas.

For what projects/services did your company hire Biz4Group LLC, and what were your goals?

We wanted to develop an app to let our customers use our services easier.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We searched for many developers, but after looking at their past projects, I knew they were the ones I wanted to use.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The solution developed by Biz4Group was intended to help our employees who has challenges in delivery. The mobile app is already used by many of our employees and already helping us in Texas reason and we have already plans to go global with it. They used latest and greatest technologies like Ionic and MERN stack on AWS

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team assigned to our project comprised of Project Manager (PM) that handled the whole project along with a team of Full Stack developers, MERN(MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) Stack Developers, quality analysts, , and UI/UX designers were under the Project Manager who contributed to make the product successful.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

It was very enriching experience for us since we created the mobile app first time. There were glitches but very few and they fixed it rather very quickly. Everybody loved the product.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We really liked the way Biz4Group handled the entire project. From the beginning, We were assigned a team of expert developers led by a project manager who executed the entire project until final delivery. The design work was very creative. We received daily updates related to source code and project progress, which helped us in planning other processes.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They went out of the way and proved themselves as our trusted partners. They always suggested new ideas.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We had just wonderful experience and we still are working with them for next phases of project since it’s already successful.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Manager at CISCO. Cisco develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment and other high-technology services and products

For what projects/services did your company hire Biz4Group LLC?

We wanted to create a social e-learning platform available for our employees.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create an MVP for social publishing and which serves as an e-learning platform that enables aggregation and sharing of resources focused on the different aspects of creativity, design, psychology and leadership. The users can create playlists of their favorite educational materials organized into specific categories such as articles, books, events, courses, videos or websites.

How did you select this vendor?

We got to know about the Biz4Group through our local connections. After that when this project came up, we initiated a pilot project with them in which they delivered work par excellence. Henceforth, we decided to extend the complete project to them

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The solution developed by Biz4Group was intended to help our employees discover new educational content and learning videos. The Minimum Viable Product created by the development team also provided options for creating learning playlists and bookmarks for the end-user. It was similar to having a complete school at your fingertips. The materials can be gathered from different sources, tagged, rated, reviewed and shared either publicly or privately. The user can also create their own profile, add comments and ratings to other profiles and upload contents associated with specific learning topics. The contents can be uploaded easily from the desktop or embedded from YouTube / Vimeo – video, Amazon – books, SlideShare – presentations and other websites. 

What was the team composition?

The team assigned to our project comprised of Project Manager (PM) that handled the whole project along with a team of Full Stack developers, MERN(MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) Stack Developers, quality analysts, marketers, and UI/UX designers were under the Project Manager who contributed to the project management cycle basis their core expertise.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The basic objective of this project was to create an MVP that can provide E-Learning to our employees. Biz4Group created the application filled with dynamic features like progress tracking, page slide, activity feed, personal workspace, notifications, search and smart triggers. To the date of writing review, the website has been performing perfectly on all parameters and has enabled our users to create playlists and bookmarks as per their choices.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We really liked the way Biz4Group handled the entire project. From the beginning, We were assigned a team of expert developers led by a project manager who executed the entire project until final delivery. React developers also helped us with our biggest challenges throughout the project. We received daily updates related to source code and project progress, which helped us in planning other processes.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Project execution by Biz4Group was really impressive. They were really determined to finish the project before the deadline and were always ready to discuss & share new ideas to implement in the website.  We always received expert suggestions from the team, which helped us take this project to the next level.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We had a limited budget for this project and since it was an MVP, Biz4Group strived really hard to complete it with all the desired functionalities and that too within the given budget. If we had more budget we could have developed the entire project from them, we are already talking to them for the next phase of the project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am CEO and founder of CelebraTube. CelebraTube is a mobile application that provides a live video streaming platform for millions of users worldwide. This application creates a medium for admirers all over the world to interact with their favorite celebrities via video sharing.

For what projects/services did your company hire Biz4Group LLC?

I wanted to create a platform where fans around the globe could get a medium to be able to communicate with their favorite celebrities.

What were your goals for this project?

The ultimate goal of the project was to develop a video streaming application where fans can share and request personalized videos at their own price. The application was designed for 3 types of users, each with their own set of functionalities that had to be developed.

How did you select this vendor?

I searched online for mobile development companies in USA and came across Biz4Group LLC. They understood my vision and suggested the best possible solutions.

Describe the project in detail.

Biz4Group developed a flawless application rich with features and funcitonalities. The project planning skills that they showcased was exactly in terms with my vision.

What was the team composition?

Project Manager, Graphics Designer, UI Developer, QA Project Manager, Graphics Designer, UI Developer, QA

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

With Biz4Group’s provided solution, we were able to develop a product that is perfectly in sync with our idea and the foresight we had in mind. Now the product is active and working perfectly as we had imagined.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Biz4Group’s exceptional project planning was great. The direction they followed was strategic and adhered to our idea of development. They kept us regularly informed of the progress made which was extremely helpful as we were constantly aware of the phases accomplished.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The project planning was commendable. Their proactive service is what impressed me the most. They were focused on building a top-notch product. They made required changes to the UI in time of the newest update’s arrival which saved us a lot of last-minute trouble. The functionalities they added were in line with my demands and the end product was as I had asked. They continued beyond what was agreed on and supported even after completion of project.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I have no complaints regarding the quality of service, however, since they are a startup there are certainly areas they can improve in.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a senior software development manager of a company that provides integrated cloud applications and platform services.

For what projects/services did your company hire Biz4Group LLC?

We wanted an IoT app with Bluetooth capability for a smart transportation system. We also needed a partner to help us gather and work with the data from the app.

What were your goals for this project?

The ultimate goal of the project was to make a revolutionary transportation system managed by IoT.

How did you select this vendor?

I found them on Google and verified a few references before selecting them.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Biz4Group integrated hardware to their software and delivered a complete solution that let us track the trucks, including a well-designed mobile app. The system included sensors that provided real-time data about humidity and temperature inside the truck trailers.

What was the team composition?

They assigned a group of five developers to our account, including a team leader.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Biz4Group created innovative designs, which made our admin app simpler to use and easier to navigate. We’ve received positive feedback from numerous end users on the UX/UI of the apps.

They’ve done a great job and followed through on their promises. We’ve had a great experience with them. As we grow bigger and bigger in the IoT space, I hope that the partnerships we create with other tech firms would be as solid as the one with Biz4Group.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Biz4Group is the most responsive company that I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. Their open-door policy greatly contributed to the project’s collaborative experience. They always welcomed and encouraged our input, and they never hesitated to offer their suggestions. In addition to the biweekly meetings, we kept in touch daily via email.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were serious about their work, but they also understood the importance of a fun work environment. Their excitement was infectious, and they maintained the same level of motivation throughout the entire project.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a solutions architect at an information company. I work with a variety of departments to provide solutions for their projects.

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group?

We needed a small company to help us create a smart IoT solution. We wanted a scalable application that we could implement into our company’s internal operations.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We began the engagement with an idea of what we wanted to build. After a discussion with the Biz4Group team, we translated our vision into a physical product. We decided on a smartphone app that can track our transports and a corresponding web interface that lets our administrators manage the backend of our service. Their team designed and built all of the software solutions.

What is the team composition?

Our initial point of contact was the founder and CEO of the company. Then, we worked with a team of designers and architects to complete the solutions.

How did you come to work with Biz4Group?

After first meeting at a conference, we met with their team and liked the presented ideas. We reviewed their company profile, which detailed some of the IoT solutions they had completed in the past. We were confident that they could deliver our product.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $300,000 on the project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from May­–December 2017.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’re pleased with the application’s adoption rate and users report that the system is easily managed. Each deliverable has proven to be a valuable investment.

How did Biz4Group perform from a project management standpoint?

Although we were located in different areas, Biz4Group was always available to talk over the phone, hold a web conference, or communicate through Zoom. We met in person on several occasions to discuss any specific requirements that needed additional clarification. Overall, it was a seamless process. We tracked their service and deliverables through our own project management tool and there were no delays.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The Biz4Group team was very technically skilled and showed a high level of enthusiasm in their work. With their experience in the IoT field, they were able to recommend several good ideas that we included in the application. It’s clear that they know what they’re doing.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Because the IoT space is constantly evolving, Biz4Group should continue to learn the latest industry technologies and strategies.

Any advice for potential customers?

I definitely recommend clients consider them for IoT solutions.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the technical leader of engineering at a computer networking company. I make all the technical decisions.

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group LLC?

We wanted to develop an iOS and Android app, which required a lot of technical expertize.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed our iOS and Android app. It’s a fleet monitoring system that provides a lot of data, such as: how much traffic is running, the capacity in use, what the load on the system is, if we need to take any action, or any other action for load balancing. We can look at the past data about the performance and we can study the future—whether we need to upgrade to more ports or more core density.

We also needed a lot of networking done because the system is all based on the networking domain. The developers had to understand that domain too. We've just finished one module with them and may have them again. They gave us free support as well. In the past, we've ended up paying a lot of maintenance costs to other companies.

What is the team composition?

There were eight or nine people. Even their manager was a technical guy who could do the work as well.

How did you come to work with Biz4Group LLC?

We searched online for an IoT company and found only a handful. Biz4Group understood our requirements very well. Rather than giving us a business proposal, they gave us a demo.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2018 until May.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The quality was amazing and the speed of delivery was superb. The project was supposed to be done in four months and they finished on time.

How did Biz4Group LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

Usually, when I hire vendors, I end up doing a lot of project management and having to ask for the status. However, they were on top of the team and provided me the status before I could ask them. We used email, Skype, and Webex. The communication was really good and much better than I expected.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re adaptive in terms of the way they learn the technologies, the new work, and then deliver.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t know if they could handle a large project because they have a small team.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the senior manager of a hotel chain’s central reservation system’s IT division.

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group LLC?

We needed a service application. Since we have real-time e-commerce services, we wanted an optimized tool that could improve overall performance. We’re always trying to find innovative tools or solutions that mean less general maintenance on our end.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed a service app for our central reservation systems e-commerce functionality. The goal of the product is to sell our properties, add inventory, complete reservations, and get customer feedback. Essentially, it’s like selling our properties and capturing the reservations, plus giving availability information to customers.

What is the team composition?

I worked with their subject matter expert, as well as their technical leads. They also introduced me to their offshore team, who I later interacted with also.  

How did you come to work with Biz4Group LLC?

Generally, when we look for vendors to work with, we look at companies who have implemented similar types of solutions for hospitality vendors. In this case, we came across Biz4Group LLC. They work with other large organizations, which we thought was a good thing, and decided to approach them. I also reached out to other site managers on LinkedIn to get their input and received positive feedback.

Then, we met with Biz4Group LLC to better understand what they could deliver and how they could help us. They presented us with options, but were flexible, so we asked them to create a proof of concept for us. They completed a successful POC, which aligned 40%–60% with our requirements, so we moved forward with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them from April 2016–February 2018.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Compared with our previous solution, there’s significant improvement—not only because of their optimized coding, but also the innovative tools they selected and implemented for us. There was a lot of maintenance with our previous tools. We don’t have many maintenance costs at all now; they have helped us significantly.

How did Biz4Group LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

We were impressed by their project management. They worked more as a partner than a vendor and took complete responsibility. From inception to transition, everything was transparent. Plus, I was part of their meetings as they started to execute on the plans.

Before starting, they detailed exactly what they were going to deliver and what we could expect. They provided regular status updates, which we appreciated.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re committed to success and responsible. Their ability to innovate also impresses, but the way they committed, took responsibility, and acted as a partner was key.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It is a dynamic world with many options. They might consider looking for even more state-of-the-art tools to use in future projects.