Services · Custom business applications
Custom business software, built around how you work.
When a spreadsheet has become the system, or off-the-shelf software forces your team into workarounds, a focused web application can save hours every week. I design and build them for small and mid-sized UK organisations.
When it makes sense
Signs you have outgrown the spreadsheet.
Several copies of the same file are in circulation, and nobody is sure which one is right.
The same details get typed into two or three places: a form, a sheet, an email, an invoice.
Everyone can see everything, including personal data some of them should not.
Pulling a simple report together takes hours of copying and checking.
The process only works because one person knows how it all fits together.
What I build
Typical business applications.
Book work, assign it, track it to completion and see the week at a glance.
One record per customer with their history, documents and contact details.
Build quotes from your own price list, send them, and see which are waiting.
Checks, inspections, training records and logs, with reminders when things fall due.
The figures you actually manage by, live, without anyone assembling them.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does a custom business application cost?
It depends on what it needs to do. After a short call I write a scope and give you a fixed price, so you know the cost before any work starts. Small, focused tools are often far cheaper than people expect.
How long does it take to build?
Most projects are built in stages, with working previews along the way so you can steer it. The timeline is agreed in the written scope.
Will it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Applications run in the browser, so your team can use them on a phone, tablet or computer without installing anything.
Is my data secure?
BrackenFort started in cyber security, so access control, sensible data retention and UK GDPR are part of the design from the start, not bolted on afterwards.
What happens after launch?
You get handover notes and backups, plus optional support if you want changes or improvements as your business grows.
Do you only work with businesses in Norwich?
No. BrackenFort is based in Norwich and works with organisations across the UK, mostly by video call and shared previews.
Start a project
Describe the problem in your own words.
I'll come back with honest options and a clear scope.