1. How do you estimate project timelines?

It’s important to be clear on timelines from the start. The way the company calculates software development time should be completely transparent – as well as if there’s potential for this changing as the project develops. While discussing this, make sure to ask how they calculate cost in relation to the proposed timeline.

2. What’s the first step you take in a project?

The answer to this question should be to discover more about the client. For a custom software development company to create a product that addresses your needs, they first need to understand your current circumstances. Essentially, you might be surprised to hear that a good software company will focus first on your business requirements, rather than the technology

3.What is the potential for updates?

Is there the potential to develop the software further? As your business grows, the software solution should be able to grow with you. It’s far more cost effective to look at the longer-term picture from the beginning of a project, as it prevents you from having to create entirely new software later.