Often, clients reach out to development agencies with a need to get a successful product to the market as quickly as possible. Entrepreneurs appreciate the main software development project phases, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-launch maintenance. These steps are synonymous with the common project life cycle which can be categorized into five stages including initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure.

Businesses without in-house expertise may have to outsource software development. This is an incredibly important decision and should be approached with absolute care. 

Often, a project’s success is determined by how the outsourcing provider is selected. A great provider adheres to standards and considers the context, including expected results and desired outcomes. 

Over the past few years, the online shopping trend has quickly extended from the business-to-customers (B2C) model to the business-to-business (B2B) model. Businesses are now showing a budding interest in ordering and managing their online purchases and launching eCommerce as a purchasing channel for buyers. With the right tools, you can manage products and services, integrate with third-party applications, offer better customer service, reach new markets and boost sales.