Do you need a database development team to help you grow?
Databases are the backbone of modern businesses, no matter how small and niche your product or service is. But many companies rely on spreadsheets or poorly designed databases that are actually limiting their growth. A dedicated database development team is the missing piece to scaling efficiently for a lot of companies like the ones we work with.
Why databases matter
Databases are the best foundation for storing, managing and analysing your business data. (Much better than Excel.) Good database design drives efficiency, reduces errors and improves decision-making because the data you need is accessible and accurate. This is especially true for sectors like retail, healthcare, SaaS and finance where volumes and/or complexity are high.
When you need a database development team
If you don’t have a lot of data to deal with, you might be able to go it alone. However, if you have data scattered across multiple tools and spreadsheets, then getting help from an agency like ours makes sense. We can also support if you’re having difficulty scaling existing systems or you’re dealing with poor performance like slow queries, downtime or data loss. Then there are the security and compliance concerns. That’s often enough for clients to get in touch these days…
Lastly, if you do have a database deployment but you’re struggling with a lack of analytics or real-time insights, database experts are really the pros you need. They’ll have expertise in designing scalable, secure architectures with custom solutions tailored to your workflows. If you’ve got other systems, they can help you manage integrations with business apps and cloud platforms and then once everything is connected, support you with performance tuning and optimisation. Lastly, every system needs improving and patching, so you’ll want a database development team to offer ongoing support, maintenance and upgrades.
Could you do it internally?
If you’re a small business with low data volumes in an unregulated industry, the cost considerations of outsourcing your database development might outweigh the benefits. However, if you want something fit for purpose that’s built around how you work, then contracting a database developer can directly impact growth via faster decision-making through clean, accessible data and better customer experiences. This means more loyalty and repeat purchases through personalisation, less downtime and overall site or app responsiveness. You are also less likely to get ‘designed into a box’ when you hire a proper developer. They won’t look for duct-tape solutions. Their focus will always be on future-proofing with cloud and automation.
Launching a database project
When we support clients, the first thing we do is audit their current data infrastructure. What’s working, what isn’t, and what’s the scope? Then we identify bottlenecks and risks… is there anything we can’t manipulate, automate or integrate? Next, we’ll help you set clear business goals for your data management before we go to market to find the best platforms to build it on.
If you’re ready to start the very first step of this process, then get in touch today. We’d love to take a look at what you’ve got and suggest how database development can improve it.
