Business analysis
We map your current process, find the bottlenecks and define the software around measurable outcomes.
Engineering
Custom software built around how your business works
When off-the-shelf tools stop fitting, Sharp Minds designs and builds the software your business actually needs: customer portals, operations platforms, integrations between systems and the internal tools that remove manual work. Delivered in short releases so value shows up early.
At a glance
- Typical first release
- 10-16 weeks
- Typical team
- 2-3 developers, designer, QA
- Kick-off
- Discovery week, scheduled at sign-off
- Delivered from
- Ferizaj, Kosovo · CET
- Ownership
- All code and IP assigned to you
What kind of custom software does Sharp Minds build?
We build web-based business platforms, B2B customer portals, internal back-office tools, booking and ordering systems, data dashboards and integrations between existing systems such as ERPs, CRMs and payment providers. Projects are delivered in two-week releases, starting with the workflow that saves you the most time or money.
What is included
Architecture & data design
Scalable, secure architecture and a data model that will survive the next five years of growth.
Web application development
Modern front ends and robust APIs using Vue, React, Laravel, Node.js or .NET.
System integrations
Connections to ERPs, CRMs, accounting, payment, logistics and identity providers.
Migration & modernisation
Moving legacy applications to modern stacks and cloud infrastructure without downtime.
Support & evolution
SLA-backed maintenance and a standing team for continuous improvement.
What does the process look like?
A short discovery phase that fixes scope and price, then weekly increments you can see and test.
- 01Week 1-2
Process mapping
Workshops with the people who do the work today. Output: user stories, priorities and a release plan.
- 02Weeks 3-6
Foundation release
Architecture, core data model, authentication and the single most valuable workflow in production.
- 03Every 2 weeks
Iterative releases
Each release adds a complete workflow, is tested with real users and is deployed to production.
- 04Ongoing
Hand-over or retain
Full documentation and training, then either hand-over to your team or a support retainer.
How long does it take?
Typical durations and team sizes for common scopes. Discovery confirms the exact plan before we start.
| Scope | Duration | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Internal tool or dashboard | 4-8 weeks | 1-2 developers, designer (part-time) |
| Customer portal with integrations | 10-16 weeks | 2-3 developers, designer, QA |
| Multi-module business platform | 4-9 months | 4-6 developers, architect, designer, QA, PM |
What you get
- Manual processes replaced with software that fits your team
- Systems that finally talk to each other
- Lower operating cost per transaction as you grow
- Code, documentation and infrastructure you fully own
Tools and stack we use
- Laravel
- Node.js
- .NET
- Vue.js
- React
- TypeScript
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Redis
- Docker
- AWS
- Azure
We choose the stack that fits your team and constraints. If you already have one, we work in it.
Questions about this service
01Do you work with existing codebases?
Yes. Roughly half of our engagements start from an existing application. We begin with a technical audit, stabilise what is there, then modernise incrementally rather than rewriting from scratch.
02How do you keep large projects on schedule?
By releasing every two weeks and measuring progress in shipped workflows rather than in tickets. Scope changes are welcome but always traded against the release plan so the date stays visible.
03Which industries do you have experience in?
Real estate and proptech, education, fintech and payments, e-commerce, logistics and professional services. The delivery process is the same; domain knowledge is gathered in the process-mapping phase.
04Can you sign an NDA before we talk details?
Of course. We sign NDAs before the first detailed call, and our standard contract assigns all intellectual property to you.
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Ready to scope your project?
Tell us about your product, timeline and constraints. We reply within one business day with a proposed team, a delivery plan and a fixed price for the first release. Custom Software Development engagements start with a discovery week.