Custom software · Hire & events
Booking software for hire & events companies, from £1,500
Online date checks, quotes, bookings, stock and crew schedules in one simple system, built around how your business already works.
- From £1,500
- Built by someone in the industry
- Works on phones
What it can do
Check dates online
Customers see what is free and ask for a quote, any time of day.
Quotes and bookings in one place
No re-typing between emails, spreadsheets and calendars.
Stock that adds up
Know what is out, what is back and what is free for each date.
Crew and job sheets on phones
Your team sees the day's jobs, addresses and kit lists on their phones.
Works with no signal
Out in a field or a venue with poor signal? It can keep working and sync later.
Reminders and reports
Confirmations and reminders go out on their own, and you see the week at a glance.
Built by someone who knows the job
I'm a project manager in the events and hire industry, so I know how much time bookings, stock and crew planning take. I build software for small businesses that want that time back.
If an off-the-shelf tool would suit you better, I will tell you. A quick chat is free.
Prices
| Custom softwareA focused first version | from £1,500 |
|---|---|
| A small team (up to 10 people) | +£500 |
| Customer bookings online | +£500 |
| An app for staff phones | +£1,000 |
| Dashboards and reports | +£500 |
| Connect to your other tools | +£400 |
| Works with no signal | +£500 |
| Bringing in your existing dataFrom a few spreadsheets up to several sources | +£200 – £500 |
Example: a marquee hire company with a small team, online bookings and a staff app is about £3,500 – £4,550. You always get a clear, fixed quote before anything starts.
See the kind of thing I build
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Who you'd be working with
I'm Alastair, a web designer and developer based in Winchester. I'm also a project manager in the events and hire industry, so I'm used to deadlines, budgets and keeping people in the loop.
You deal with me directly from first chat to launch, and I usually reply within a day.
Questions people ask
How much does custom booking software cost?
It starts from £1,500 for a focused first version. Extras such as a staff phone app or online customer bookings add to that, and you always get a fixed quote first.
Why not use an off-the-shelf booking system?
Sometimes that is the right answer, and I will say so. Custom software makes sense when your way of working does not fit the standard tools, or when you are paying for lots of features you do not use.
Can my team use it on their phones?
Yes. It can work on phones and tablets, including places with poor signal.
Can you bring in our existing spreadsheets?
Yes. Existing bookings, stock lists and customer details can be brought in so you start with everything in one place.
Get a fixed quote
Tell me a little about your business and what you need. You'll get a clear, fixed price back, usually within a day. No obligation.
Prefer email? ali_scardthomas@icloud.com