Software development for Reutlingen & Neckar-Alb

Tübingen and Reutlingen are only about 15 kilometres apart, so in-person meetings are possible at short notice and without much effort. Via the B28 I am usually with you in well under half an hour, whether in the city centre, in Betzingen or in one of the industrial parks. This proximity makes a real difference in practice: a workshop about your workflows, a joint review at the screen or a quick conversation when a decision is due can simply go into the calendar instead of being planned weeks ahead. Between meetings the collaboration continues remotely, with video calls and a test environment where you see every interim version. So you get the availability of a local provider without every coordination requiring a journey. Just tell me when it suits you, I am happy to come to Reutlingen.

Yes, custom software often pays off especially for small businesses, because even a clearly scoped first step brings noticeable relief. It does not have to be a big system: often a tool that takes over exactly one tedious task is enough, such as writing quotes, coordinating appointments or syncing data between two programs. That is why I deliberately start with an MVP, the smallest version that delivers real value in everyday work. This keeps the entry manageable, and extensions only follow once the first step has proven itself. Technically I rely on low-maintenance standards like Next.js, so there are no running costs for things you do not need. Many trade businesses, retailers and service providers in and around Reutlingen still work with paper notes and Excel: if that sounds familiar, a no-obligation conversation is worthwhile.

A serious answer is only possible after looking at your project, because the cost depends on scope, complexity and the systems that need to be connected. In SME projects the biggest factors are typically the number of process steps to be mapped, interfaces to inventory management or ERP systems, and how many employees will work with different permissions. So that you are not buying a pig in a poke, I proceed in stages: after a no-obligation first conversation you receive a written effort estimate, broken down into steps with clear results. Starting with an MVP deliberately keeps the initial investment small; everything else you decide based on real experience instead of assumptions. As a solo developer I also have lean structures without agency overhead. Describe your process briefly, and you will get a first assessment within two working days.

No, you do not have to travel anywhere: I come to you in Reutlingen for the important meetings, everything else runs remotely. A simple rhythm has proven effective: a meeting at your company at the start to get to know workflows and the people involved, then development with regular video updates and a test environment where you can check every step of progress yourself. When needed, for example when introducing the software to your team or for an important review, I am on site again in person. I record all agreements in writing so nothing gets lost. For you this means minimal time investment: no long meetings, no travel, but still a contact who remains tangible. And if you prefer to discuss everything in person, that works too, Reutlingen is practically around the corner for me.

Yes, Baden-Württemberg and the federal government regularly fund digitalization projects for SMEs through various programmes, for example grants via the L-Bank or nationwide consulting and investment support. Which programmes are currently open and whether your company qualifies depends on size, sector and project, and changes again and again: that is why an up-to-date check before the project starts is worthwhile. I am not a funding consultant, but I support you practically: with a clear project description, a comprehensible effort estimate and a staged approach, which many programmes require. I also document the technical implementation in a way that makes usage reports easy to produce. Especially for smaller companies in the Neckar-Alb region a grant can make the difference between starting a project now or shelving it. Just raise the topic in our first conversation and we will check together what fits your project.