Why go local?

Why Go Local?

The state of the UK economy is often a topic of debate, but one constant is the presence of strong national software development firms operating alongside a global marketplace of outsourced providers. With offshore services often offering lower costs, it’s natural to question whether partnering with a local provider (such as ourselves!) will deliver value to your business.

The good news is - it will! By choosing a local software development company you're opening your business up to numerous benefits that go way beyond cost savings. Here are some key reasons why partnering with a local provider might be the best decision you ever made:

Collaboration and communication

• In person collaboration - As you're probably already aware, face to face discussions offer much deeper engagement between teams and allow for more effective, on the fly brainstorming and problem solving - both of which can be difficult (if not impossible) to achieve in structured online meetings.

• Much less miscommunication - Direct conversations help vastly reduce is not remove altogether - misunderstandings and errors that often arise when everything happens online. No more wondering if your development team have understood you want a CRM or whether they'll build you a Cryptic Riddle Machine instead.

• Fewer technical disruptions - We've all been there - dropped connections, muted microphones and time zone challenges - none of these things are a problem if you can all be present in the same room!

Supporting local employment and economy

• Job creation - By working with a local software company, you’re helping keep skilled professionals employed in your community.

• Economic Growth - Every pound you spend locally contributes to the financial health of the region and encourages future investment - who doesn't benefit from that?

• Stronger Business Networks - Local partnerships lead to better long term relationships, networking opportunities and an overall more connected business ecosystem.

Contributing to the community

• Local businesses give back - It's a fact - small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are more likely to support local charities, schools and community projects. Buying from them, helps them, to help others.

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - We actively support local initiatives, donating our time, expertise and resources to make a positive impact where we live and work.

• Positive impact on your region - Supporting local businesses helps improve local infrastructure, education and the overall quality of life for residents - something which we could all benefit from.

Faster response times = Better customer service

• Quicker issue resolution - Local providers can be there quickly if something goes wrong, especially for on site issues that need immediate attention.
  

• On site for key milestones - An extension of the above point, local resource can be with you on site for important milestones such as app launches to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

• Personalised service - Being nearby means we understand (and may indeed share) your challenges, your goals and your context and we’re always just around the corner when you need us. 

Final thoughts

So, whilst outsourcing your software development overseas might seem to be the more attractive option based on costs along, the long term benefits of working with a local provider are much more than just savings. In short, you get real peace of mind which in this day and age - is invaluable.

Our developers are all based in the Nottinghamshire area and are able to spend time at our client's premises where required. We have long standing clients in Birmingham, Derby, Leicestershire and the wider Midlands county where our developers spend time on a weekly basis - we're happy to do the same for you.