# Software project brief

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## 1. Your business
- Business name and contact:
- What do you do, and who are your customers?
- Who will use this software?

## 2. The problem
- What task or process needs improving?
- How is it handled today?
- Where do delays, repeat entry or mistakes happen?
- What would a successful outcome look like?

## 3. Your current tools
- Products and versions you use (for example Microsoft 365, Xero or MYOB):
- Which information needs to move between systems?
- Who owns each system and can approve access?
- Which parts of the current workflow should remain?
- Never include passwords, API keys or private customer data in this brief.

## 4. The first release
- Essential features or workflow steps:
- Features that can wait:
- What should a user be able to do from start to finish?
- What should happen when something fails or needs a person's approval?

## 5. Requirements
- Devices and platforms (browser, mobile, desktop):
- User roles and access requirements:
- Information the software will handle:
- Privacy, accessibility or retention requirements:
- Reports or notifications you need:
- Who will test and approve the result?

## 6. Budget and timing
- Budget range:
- Preferred launch date and why:
- Dependencies, approvals or important deadlines:

## 7. Ownership and handover
- Who will own the code, hosting and third-party accounts?
- What documentation or training do you need?
- Who will maintain the software after launch?
- Is ongoing support part of the initial scope or a separate agreement?

## Next step
Share the brief with your chosen developer.
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