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There are a ton of tools out there that can help you build a service or product, and you will have to take into consideration several factors when you decide which technologies to use for a startup. Budgetary concerns, desired business outcomes, and the expertise of your team will all come into play here. Let’s take a look at these factors:
Budgetary concerns
Different tools come at different price points, both in terms of purchase prices, and operating prices. Some tools are chock-full of features and their purchase costs reflect it, while others have the same core functionality as the premium tools, but they are free or much more accessible. You also have to take into account how much it will cost to operate the tool over time. You might save some money on the initial purchase, but since the tool is less sophisticated, it will require extra manpower to get the same results, making it less financially appealing over time.
Desired business outcomes
Your business outcomes will dictate the tools that you will need along the way. Do you want to build a website? Do you want to provide excellent customer support? Are you putting a heavy emphasis on marketing? You might be in the market for different CMS systems, live chat capabilities, and data gathering and analytics software, among others.
Developer expertise
Finally, you will need to match the tools you use to the expertise of your development team or vice versa. If you have already purchased the tools, you will need developers that have the skills to use them. However, if you look for a development team first, they can help you pick the best tools for your project. Hiring the team first is also a good idea if you place more emphasis on the costs of outsourcing product development, or on other factors related to the team such as their location.
Ultimately, you will need to find a technology to use for a startup that meets multiple needs, and getting this right can be very important if you are on a tight budget. You do not want to invest in certain tools initially, only to find that they do not meet your specific needs. To avoid extra costs and delays or problems further down the line, picking the right tools for your business should be a deliberate process that takes all of the factors listed above into consideration. If you do not have the technical expertise needed for this step, however, you can start with finding a development team first and then picking the right tools for the job.
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