Software package vs. software developer

With thousands of software packages available on shelves and online, you might think the right software for your business problem is out there waiting to be discovered. Likewise, with hundreds of custom software developers in the Boulder Valley alone, you might find the right developer is just around the corner.

But all these potential solutions can lead to paralysis, making the task of deciding which route to go – off-the-shelf or custom – difficult indeed.

The first thing to do when embarking on this journey, experts say, is define your problem.

“It’s a search for a problem rather than a search for a…