Custom Software

Custom Software Development for Consulting

Consulting businesses deal with tracking billable hours across multiple clients. Custom Software Development fixes that. We build custom custom software solutions for consulting professionals, starting from $4,997. When off-the-shelf tools do not fit, we build exactly what you need. Web apps, mobile apps, internal tools, customer portals. Built fast using AI-assisted development, so you get custom software at a fraction of the traditional cost.

60%

of developers now use AI coding tools, up from 44% in 2023

Stack Overflow Developer Survey, 2024

29%

increase in sales revenue for businesses using a CRM system

Forrester 2024

41%

improvement in customer satisfaction scores when self-service portals are available

Forrester 2024

Consultants spend more time writing proposals than doing the work they are proposing. A good template system with AI assistance cuts that in half.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Consulting Challenges That Custom Software Solves

Business, management, and specialist consulting services. These are the specific problems we see consulting businesses bring to us:

1. Tracking billable hours across multiple clients. Our approach: full ownership of your code and data. This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

2. Managing project deliverables and timelines. Our approach: modern tech stack (Next.js, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL). This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

3. Creating and sending professional proposals. Our approach: work directly with the founder from day one. This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

4. Maintaining client relationships and follow-ups. Our approach: full ownership of your code and data. This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

Custom Software Development Solutions for Consulting

Based on the challenges above, here are the applications we recommend for consulting businesses:

Time Tracking: Billable hours tracker with client allocation. Learn how to build a time tracking.

Each of these can be customised to your specific consulting workflows. We scope the exact features you need during a free consultation.

What Consulting Businesses Can Expect

We measure success by real business outcomes, not feature lists. For consulting businesses, the key metrics are:

Billable utilisation rate: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Proposal conversion rate: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Client retention: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Tech adoption in consulting is at the high level. Consulting is already a tech-savvy industry. The businesses that stand out are the ones with custom tools built specifically for their operations, not the ones using the same platforms as everyone else.

Typical investment: $1000-3000. Most consulting clients see measurable ROI within the first month.

How We Work with Consulting Clients

Discovery. You tell us about your consulting business: what is working, what is not, and what you wish you had. We ask about your current tools, team size, and daily workflows.

Scoping and quote. We define exactly what we will build and send you a fixed-price quote. No hourly rates. For consulting projects, this usually falls within $1000-3000.

Build. We build your solution, typically within 3-8 weeks. You talk directly to our founder and lead engineer. No project managers or middlemen.

Launch and handover. We deploy, walk your team through everything, and provide ongoing support. You own all the code and data.

Consulting in Melbourne

Melbourne CBD has a thriving consulting sector with many boutique firms competing against large players

We have worked with consulting businesses across Melbourne's inner suburbs, outer suburbs, and regional Victoria. Whether you are based in the CBD, Fitzroy, or Geelong, we can meet in person or work remotely.

At a Glance

ChallengeSolutionExpected Outcome
Tracking billable hours across multiple clientsTime Tracking: Billable hours tracker with client allocationBillable utilisation rate
Managing project deliverables and timelinesTime Tracking: Billable hours tracker with client allocationProposal conversion rate
Creating and sending professional proposalsTime Tracking: Billable hours tracker with client allocationClient retention
Maintaining client relationships and follow-upsTime Tracking: Billable hours tracker with client allocationBillable utilisation rate

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Custom Software Development cost for Consulting businesses?

For Consulting businesses, Custom Software Development typically starts from $4,997. The exact cost depends on complexity, but most Consulting projects fall within the $1000-3000 range. We scope everything in a free consultation before quoting.

How long does Custom Software Development take for a Consulting business?

Most Custom Software Development projects for Consulting businesses take 3-8 weeks. Simpler builds can be faster. We will give you an honest timeline in your free consultation based on exactly what you need.

Do you have experience building Custom Software for Consulting?

Yes. We have worked with Consulting businesses to build Custom Software solutions that fit their specific workflows. Every industry has its quirks, and we take time to understand yours before we start building.

What is the process for getting Custom Software built for my Consulting business?

It starts with a free consultation where we learn about your Consulting business and what you need. From there, we scope the project, agree on a price, and start building. You will see progress throughout and can give feedback at every stage.

What features should a Custom Software have for Consulting?

The features depend on your specific needs, but for Consulting businesses we typically recommend starting with the essentials and adding from there. We will help you prioritise what matters most during the scoping process.

How do you handle changes after the initial build?

Every project includes a buffer for post-launch tweaks. After that, we offer monthly retainer plans for ongoing development. Most clients add features incrementally rather than trying to build everything upfront. This keeps costs manageable and lets you respond to real user feedback.

What tech stack do you use?

We primarily build with Next.js, React, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL (via Supabase). For mobile, we use React Native. This stack is fast, modern, and well-supported. It also means finding another developer to maintain your code in the future is straightforward.

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