Being Startups, Should You Hire Developers? A Guide for New Age Startups

1. Being Startups, Should You Hire Developers? A Guide for New Age Startups December 10, 2021 Dash Technologies Inc Mobile App Development, Startup Dash Many new-age startups won’t admit this fact. But we are to let you in on it. “Having a brilliant app idea may not turn into a successful business.“ We say this because most startups with innovative app ideas are from non-technology backgrounds. Hence, they need the right people familiar with the tech stacks required

2. to turn the idea into a successful app. That means startups need to know how to hire developers. This article will introduce you to a few hard facts about startups and then explain how you can hire the right software engineers to accomplish your goal. Critical Findings Related to Startups in 2022 When you explore online, you will find that almost 90% of startups fail, while 30% fail in the very first year. A research report titled “The Top 20 Reasons Startups Fail” published on CBInsights cites “Not the Right Team” as the third top reason. However, it’s not just about having the right development team; the report is based on the overall group. Still, it’s the most crucial thing to observe for your startups looking to build their first app from scratch. How to Hire Developers for Your Startups Hiring developers for your startups does not require you to be a technology expert, but you must know hiring techniques, so you do not end up adding the wrong people to your team. Here’s a guide. •Understanding Your Requirement •Before you hire developers for your startups, the first thing you need to look into is the ‘requirement.’ •What do you want to achieve with your project? •Have you researched the market? •Are you done with the competitive analysis? •What is your budget?

3. These are the basic things you need to brainstorm over and write everything on a piece of paper. Understanding Development Phases Now, you need to understand the different development phases. It will help you understand the process of hiring developers for your startups. Whether it is mobile app development or website development, your project will go through different phases. For example; 1.Consultation 2.Design 3.Development 4.Support Consultation or Seed Stage Consultation is when your development partner device consulting approaches to plan your project. For example, during this phase, the team will work on; •Signing NDA, SLA document (if you have hired dedicated team) •Validation of ideas •Preparing tech specs based on the project scope •Research, analysis, competitive analysis •Preparing the roadmap •Deciding the team •Task distribution Design Once the basic things are done, the designer team will work on designing. If the project is big and competitive, they will create a wireframe and validate your idea. Once approved, the team will create designs based on your business niche, type of app, and trends. They create UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) designs for your app. Now, the design will be presented to the project manager and then to you. You may like or dislike the design and convey your suggestion to the core team or the project

4. manager. Usually, the projects with wireframes have pre-approved designs, so you don’t have to brainstorm a lot at this stage. A minor correction cannot be ruled out. Development Once the design part is done, the project will be handed over to the development team to write code. Your development partner may suggest an MVP development model. In this development process, the team will first create the app with essential features and deploy it to the platform for actual users. Now, they will observe how users use the app, their feedback, and how they react to the app. Based on the suggestions and reactions, the team will make necessary changes and develop the app. The development process goes through a couple of phases. For example, the programmers write the code, and testers in the team test the features. Testers are assigned to test and find bugs. If any bugs are found out, they need to report them back to the development team and get them corrected. The testing may take more time than development. Support & Maintenance Once the project is developed and handed over to you, the team will help you deploy the app on the dedicated server and the platforms. Furthermore, you need a team to keep working on the post-development phase. For example, you get plenty of changes after deployment, and you need to improve them as soon as they appear or are recommended. Hiring the Right Software Development Team You are updated with the different development phases. Now you need to hire developers for your project. So, when it comes to hiring developers for your startups, you have three options; 5.Hire Freelance Developers 6.Build an In-House Team 7.Hire Dedicated Development Team

5. Hire Freelance Developers It’s the most cost-effective way to get your project developed. You can find the developers who are providing development services. Hiring offshore freelancers can be cost-effective, though you need to ensure that the developers you hire are authentic and committed to the deadline. Hiring unknown freelance developers from unknown sources can jeopardize your project. Most freelancers do not have the expertise you require across the project development lifecycle. Build an In-House Team Building an in-house team is an excellent idea as you can hire a team that aligns with your company’s interests and culture. However, the problem with the in-house team is you need to provide; •Proper infrastructure •Human resources to manage and employe staff •Software and hardware tools to build project Besides, it will be challenging for you if your funding is low and you require a constant workflow to keep your in-house team busy throughout working hours. Hire Dedicated Team Hiring a dedicated team from a software development company is considered the safest and most convenient way to get your project finished. A little effort can help you get your project developed at a fair price. For example, you can find many IT firms that offer web and mobile app development services or provide skilled developers at the cost of hiring freelance developers. You can hire dedicated developers for your startup project. So, when you get more bang on your buck, many entrepreneurs think it doesn’t make any sense to spend or pay more by building an in-house team. Final Thoughts Last but not the least, you have the guide before you. For us, hiring dedicated developers for your startup project is the best idea. We are an Ohio-based software development company offering web and mobile app development services to startups, SMEs, and enterprises worldwide. We have a large

6. pool of developers (400+ employees), and all of them are experienced and have worked with a wide range of industry verticals. Let’s connect.