A Clever Article on the Squint Test
This is one of those articles that not only introduces a good beginning design technique, but subtly introduces the concepts of data hierarchy and keeping close to the original problem being solved – all wrapped up in a very accessible stream of consciousness. Nice!...
Self-Critique and Internal Software Testing
Years ago, I attended a well-known SoCal art college. I had decided to pursue my love of painting and drawing, and see where it might take me. I had been given high praise by friends and family for the sketches I had done, and I was convinced that I was a skilled...
Why Use FileMaker To Build Your Custom Built Software
Key Takeaways FileMaker enables fast, affordable custom app development: Businesses with unique operational needs can use FileMaker to build custom software quickly and cost-effectively, avoiding the high expense and long timelines of traditional development. Highly...
How to Choose the Best Software Consulting Group
Many businesses are as unique as any two fingerprints, and the reality is, off-the-shelf software will not likely fit their needs. These type of businesses need solutions for how they get things accomplished — how they track their work, manage their inventory, pay...
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun: 20 years and counting!
When I started Alchemy Consulting Group, I had no idea how long it would last, or how rewarding solving business problems with custom software could be. Twenty years later, we are still going strong.
Join or Die – The New Age of Custom Business Software
Norman Vincent Peale said, “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” This is something every business owner knows, because being able to change and adapt is a necessary survival skill for any business —and it begins in the CEO’s mind. Back when Prince was...
Name Your Style
Themes and styles are several years old now, and are baked pretty thoroughly into FileMaker's Workplace Innovation Platform. They are extremely useful, allowing FileMaker developers to attain greater consistency, and also to create much more lightweight solutions that...
Common Scaling Challenges and How to Handle Them
Key Takeaways Scaling isn’t just growth, it’s transformation: One of the biggest challenges of scaling a business is failing to adapt systems and people to match complexity. Custom software helps identify inefficiencies, realign team structures, and support...
Why Custom Business Software is Worth It
Figuring out ways to work harder rather than smarter is difficult when you're in the thick of running a business. If you feel like you don't have the time to lift your head and consider new possibilities, you aren't alone. The good news is, there are entire teams...
Passwords in the New Security Age
In my time representing a custom app development business, I have had the chance to visit hundreds of work sites, spanning many different industries. Security is always a concern for CEOs and IT professionals. A company’s data is a core asset which includes customer...