Custom Business Tools & Application Design
Overview
Custom Business Tools & Application Design from MP Technology Group helps SMBs break free from expensive, inflexible SaaS subscriptions by delivering tailored, one-time cost solutions that fit your exact needs.
We design lightweight, efficient applications to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflows, and give your team software they actually own — without ongoing licensing overhead. Whenever possible, we leverage open-source frameworks and offer discounts for projects that contribute reusable code to the community, reducing costs and avoiding restrictive “work-for-hire” agreements.
What We Do
Our service includes:
- Process & Needs Analysis: Identify workflow bottlenecks and automation opportunities.
- Custom Application Design: Build focused, practical solutions instead of over-engineered software.
- Integration & Optimization: Connect seamlessly with Microsoft 365, ERP, cloud infrastructure, or other core platforms.
- Open-Source Customization: Adapt proven open-source tools to deliver value faster while reducing cost.
- Shared Framework Development: Create reusable, modular software bases that we can customize for future clients without copyright or ownership conflicts.
- Documentation & Training: Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer so you maintain control over your solution.
Ideal Use Cases
- SaaS Cost Elimination: Replace recurring SaaS fees with a one-time, owned solution.
- Workflow Automation: Eliminate repetitive processes with custom-built tools.
- System Integration: Build bridges between ERP, CRM, and quality control systems.
- Custom Dashboards: Deliver real-time visibility for management or operations teams.
- Legacy Replacement: Modernize Excel or Access-based tools with secure, maintainable software.
- Open-Source Collaboration: Reduce costs by contributing reusable components back to a shared codebase, lowering development time for future updates.
How It Works
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Assessment & Discovery
We analyze your workflows, identify ROI opportunities, and outline potential for custom or open-source-based solutions. -
Design & Development
We build your application from scratch or customize an open-source framework to meet your requirements. -
Open-Source Option (Optional)
For clients who agree to open-source the core framework (while keeping their business-specific customizations private), we provide tiered discounts of 15%–50%. This approach helps reduce cost and ensures you are never locked into a proprietary platform. -
Review & Refinement
You review a detailed proposal and roadmap for refinement before development begins. -
Delivery & Knowledge Transfer
We deliver the final solution with full documentation, training, and (if open-source) repository access.
Pricing Examples
| Project Size | Typical Deliverables | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Small Project | Automation scripts, lightweight integrations, basic tools | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| Medium Project | Custom dashboards, open-source customization, ERP or M365 integrations | $6,000 – $9,000 |
| Complex Project | Full-featured business apps, multi-system integration, advanced workflows | $10,000 – $14,000 |
💡 Open-Source Discount Tiers
If you agree to open-source the core framework of your project (while keeping business-specific customizations private), you may qualify for significant discounts:
| Reusability Level | Discount | Example Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Contribution | 15% | Automation scripts or utilities shared for community reuse |
| Moderate Contribution | 25–35% | Generic integration framework or reporting dashboard |
| Major Contribution | 40–50% | A modular LOB platform that can be adapted for other SMB clients |
Example:
- A $6,000 medium project with a reusable dashboard framework could qualify for a 25% discount, reducing the cost to $4,500.
- A $12,000 complex project that is fully open-sourced might qualify for a 50% discount, reducing the cost to $6,000 while allowing future clients to benefit from the shared codebase.
Why Open Source Benefits You
- Lower Costs: Contributing to our shared open-source framework reduces project scope and cost.
- Faster Delivery: Reusable components allow us to deliver more value in less time.
- No Vendor Lock-In: You get a transparent, open platform with no licensing restrictions.
- Shared Improvements: Enhancements from future projects can be incorporated into your solution.
- Clear Ownership Boundaries: Your custom business logic and configurations remain private while the shared framework remains reusable for MP Tech and the community.
Get Started
Stop renting software that doesn’t fit your business. With MP Technology Group’s Custom Business Tools & Application Design, you get purpose-built solutions you own — with the option to save even more by contributing to our open-source shared framework.