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So app-ropriate
Developing an app for your business
ONCE YOU HAVE A great idea, keep
the idea close to the chest. Only tell your
closest relations and see what they think.
Research your idea, Google is your friend,
see if anyone has done anything similar
and how your idea can be even better than
theirs. Next move is to contact a reputable
Smartphone
Application
development
company. They should supply you with a
non-disclosure agreement; this will protect
you and your idea. The company should then
sit you down and have a face to face meeting
about your idea and they should then be
able to widen your scope, make that idea
even better and maybe even more profitable.
They will then develop a time frame and
pricing plan. Following this, the developers
will go over a marketing plan if you require
and development will then start. You will
see milestones and demos along the way to
perfect your app. Once testing is complete
your app will be ready to release to the world
and sell in the stores.
Some businesses also require in-house
applications which will increase productivity,
effectiveness and an efficient business.
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THE STEPS TO
CREATING AN APP:
1. Come up with an idea
2. Keep it close
3. Research
4. Contact Developers
5. NDA protection
6. Meeting about Idea with
development company
7. Feedback
8. Pricing/Timeframe
9. Marketing
10. Development
11. Testing
12. Release to Stores
13. Sell
How much does an app cost?
This will completely depend on how
advanced the app is and how much time
it will take to develop, prices start from as
low as $3000.
How do I protect my idea?
Don't let too many people know and make
sure you have a non-disclosure agreement
in place and a services contract to protect
you and your idea.
How do I sell my app?
You will be able to sell it on Google Play store
or the Apple App store. You can offer your
app for free or charge per download, with
30% going to the stores.
Android vs iPhone?
They both have their pros and cons
but they have an even share of market
presence. Best is to develop for both
platforms to reach a wider audience.
How long will it take?
This also depends on the idea. Time
frames range from one month to twelve.
Anthony Radich
Head of Development, App Us Ltd
www.appus.co.nz
