Thoughts on Design, FileMaker, DevCon, Pause on Error, ROI (Return on Investment), and anything else related to what The Alchemy Group does on a daily basis. We care, so we share whatever we can with you. We are a full-featured FileMaker Pro development shop, with years of experience building systems for businesses, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations exactly like yours. Your unique processes will be exactly mirrored by the custom software we write for you, whether it’s for mobile or desktop.
Jung on Creativity
"The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves." - Carl Jung
Welcome to the New AG Home!
It's been a long time since I updated the Alchemy Group web site. What was wrong with the old one, you may ask. Answer: nothing! It was just time to update it with a newer, more modern look - after all, we have a reputation to uphold. So enjoy your visit and let us...
Yep. We’ve been doing this for a while.
Certified. In 2004, FileMaker, Inc. introduced their certification program, and we jumped all over that. Since then, we have earned certification in every version of FileMaker, and we will keep on doing so.
The Top Five Reasons You Need a FileMaker Database Now
Let me be honest here: the title for this article is a bit misleading. First of all, I can't instruct you on why you need a FIleMaker Pro database, because you already suspect you need one, or you wouldn't be reading this. Secondly, there are many, many reasons why a...
The Discovery Phase: Your Key to a Great App
Learn how a little prep in the beginning pays off in a big way not far down the road. How much will my database cost? Understandably, you want to know what you are getting into before...
FileMaker as a Low-Cost Alternative
If you are considering ways to improve your business?s productivity, you may be examining custom software as a way to save on employee costs, reduce mistakes, and increase efficiency. Kudos to you for recognizing the value of such a move. Let?s take a moment to...
Am I Safe?
Security Concerns in the FileMaker Workplace. If you read major news sites online, or the business section of any newspaper, you are aware that there have been some significant, high-profile breaches at major retailers like TJ Maxx and Barnes & Noble, in which 40...