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
Key Takeaways Password complacency is one of the most preventable sources of data breach risk: Employees who reuse credentials, rely on predictable patterns, or share passwords across systems create vulnerabilities that persist long after the original security...
FileMaker HQ Up Close
Recently, on a slightly chilly Northern California day, I visited the Wedge (named for it's unique architectural shape), FileMaker's HQ in Silicon Valley. I believe this was my fourth visit, and as usual, the FMI management and staff were not only welcoming, but also...
Burned
“I’ve Been Burned Before” My daughter’s first musical theatre gig was at age five, playing a sugar cube alongside talented kids of all ages in a production of “Beauty and the Beast.” One scene that particularly stood out for me was when the servant-turned-candlestick,...
Benefits of Custom vs COTS Software
Key Takeaways Custom software delivers every feature you need and nothing you do not: Unlike COTS solutions that require accepting roughly 80 percent fit as acceptable, custom business software is built exclusively to your specifications, eliminating unused features...
Be a Visionary: Budget for Custom Software
In 1989, I had been working for a large metropolitan weekly newspaper for the better part of a decade. I was a jack of all trades when it came to the graphics department: graphics camera operator, paste-up artist, typesetter – all essential tasks when it came to...
Alchemy Webinar: Mobility for Field Service Teams
If you missed Alchemy Consulting President Bob Shockey's 35-minute webinar, presented in conjunction with FileMaker, Inc. on August 8, 2017, you missed out on the opportunity to see how quickly a new custom app for your business pays for itself. But, you are in luck!...
Technology and Business: A Love Story
Here at Alchemy Consulting Group, we provide software for business data organization using FileMaker to create a customized software solution. We love FileMaker for all its functionality and customization features. Our love of bringing technology and business...
Filemaker: An Overview
In today’s world, if you ignore advances in technology there is a good chance that your business could get left in the dust. NASA may still use old computing technology, but the day to day stuff (GPS tracking, swiping your credit card, daily planning apps) usually...
Tips For Choosing The Best Software Development Company
Nowadays, running a successful business without taking advantage of the latest technological trends is almost impossible. It’s just too easy for your competition to corner the market with all the added efficiency and productivity that modern business software...