Software & App Development
for Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane businesses.
We build the business software that off-the-shelf tools cannot deliver. Custom web apps, mobile apps, internal systems, customer portals, and full rebuilds of the legacy systems your operation still depends on.
Perth-based. Fixed-price quotes. Full code ownership. We work with businesses across Australia that need software built around how they actually operate.
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Business Software for Australian Companies
Most of our clients start the same way. They have outgrown spreadsheets, outgrown their current tools, or they are running critical operations on software that is fifteen years old and held together with workarounds. The common thread is that off-the-shelf products get them about 70% of the way. The missing 30% is where we come in.
We work across industries, mining, healthcare, hospitality, trades, professional services, membership organisations, and every project starts with your business problem, not a technology preference.
Software & App Development Services
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Tell us what you need built
Whether it is a new system from scratch, a rebuild of something old, or just connecting the tools you already have. Tell us the problem and we will come back with a practical plan.
Software Solutions We Build
Job management, timesheets, compliance tools, dashboards, workflow automation, customer portals, and more. Each solution can be custom-built, integrated with your existing tools, or modernised from an older system.
Job Management Software
Custom-build a job management system that follows every job from quote to invoice. Scheduling, dispatch, field updates, photos, and financials in one connected workflow.
Integrate with the tools you already use: Xero, MYOB, Google Maps, CRM, SMS gateways, and payment platforms. Data flows without re-keying.
Modernise your existing job tracking spreadsheets or outdated system into a proper multi-user platform with mobile access for field crews.
Explore job management software →Timesheet & Time Tracking Software
Custom-build a time tracking system with mobile clock-on/off, GPS stamps, award rate calculations, and supervisor approval chains. Designed for your pay rules.
Integrate directly with Xero, MYOB, KeyPay, or Employment Hero so approved hours flow straight to payroll with no spreadsheet exports.
Modernise your paper timesheets or manual payroll process into an automated system that eliminates errors and pay disputes.
Explore timesheet software →Compliance & Safety Software
Custom-build digital Take-5 checklists, pre-start inspections, incident reports, site inductions, and permit-to-work systems. All on mobile with GPS and timestamps.
Integrate with your HR system, document management, and government reporting requirements so compliance data flows where it needs to go.
Modernise your paper-based safety management into a mobile-first system with real-time dashboards and audit-ready records.
Explore compliance & safety software →Project Controls Software
Custom-build a project controls platform with live budget tracking, earned value analysis, variation management, and automated progress reporting across your portfolio.
Integrate with Procore, Primavera, MS Project, Xero, and your ERP so cost, schedule, and progress data stays in sync without manual transfers.
Modernise your linked spreadsheets and manual PowerPoint reports into a live dashboard that flags budget overruns before they become crises.
Explore project controls software →Online Learning Portal Development
Custom-build a branded learning portal with course builders, quizzes, video hosting, certification tracking, and compliance reminders. No per-user licence fees.
Integrate with your HR system, SSO, and document management so training records, employee profiles, and certifications stay connected.
Modernise your spreadsheet-based training tracker or outgrown LMS into a purpose-built portal your team will actually use.
Explore learning portals →Booking & Scheduling Software
Custom-build a booking platform connected to your website, customer portal, CRM, and invoicing. Online self-service, automated reminders, and calendar sync.
Integrate with your existing calendar, payment gateway, CRM, and accounting software so bookings flow through to invoicing automatically.
Modernise your phone-and-email booking process into an online system that eliminates double-bookings and manual follow-ups.
Explore booking & scheduling software →Customer Portals & Self-Service
Custom-build a branded portal where clients, patients, or members log in to track progress, submit requests, download documents, and manage their account.
Integrate with your CRM, invoicing, job management, and support systems so portal data stays in sync without manual updates.
Modernise your email-based customer communication into a self-service portal that reduces inbound calls and improves client satisfaction.
Explore customer portals →Dashboard & Reporting Software
Custom-build live dashboards that pull from your accounting, CRM, project tools, and operations data. Charts, KPIs, and drill-downs updated in real time.
Integrate with Xero, Salesforce, HubSpot, and your operational databases via APIs so every metric is current without manual compilation.
Modernise your monthly spreadsheet report into a live dashboard your leadership team checks daily instead of quarterly.
Explore dashboard & reporting software →Workflow Software Development
Custom-build workflow software with defined stages, automatic routing, notification triggers, escalation rules, and a dashboard showing every active task.
Integrate with your email, CRM, document management, and accounting systems so approvals and handoffs happen without switching tools.
Modernise your email-chain approvals and spreadsheet tracking into an automated workflow that nothing falls through.
Explore workflow software →Access Database Replacement
Custom-build a cloud-hosted web application that replicates your Access workflows with proper multi-user access, role-based permissions, and modern integrations.
Integrate with Xero, your CRM, and other business tools that Access could never connect to. Proper API-based data flow.
Modernise your single-user Access database into a multi-user, cloud-hosted platform with proper backups, audit trails, and remote access.
Explore Access replacement →Desktop to Web App Conversion
Custom-build a web-based version of your desktop application. Same workflows, same business logic, but accessible from any browser on any device.
Integrate with cloud storage, modern APIs, and your existing business systems so the new web app fits into your current toolset.
Modernise your VB6, WinForms, Delphi, or other desktop-era application into a supported, maintainable web platform.
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What changes when the software fits your business
Custom software is not about technology for the sake of it. It is about the commercial outcomes that follow when your tools actually work.
Less Manual Work
Automate the data entry, report generation, and copy-paste tasks that eat hours every week. Your team focuses on work that actually needs a human.
Better Visibility
Live dashboards and real-time reporting across your business. See what is happening now, not what happened last month.
Faster Processes
Automated workflows, instant notifications, and connected systems mean work moves through your business without waiting in someone's inbox.
Better Customer Experience
Self-service portals, real-time updates, and faster response times. Your customers get what they need without calling your team.
Scalable Operations
Software that handles ten users or ten thousand without re-architecture. Add locations, staff, and customers without outgrowing the platform.
Modernisation & Growth
Replace outdated systems with modern software that connects to everything else in your business. Stop maintaining legacy tools and start building on what works.
How We Deliver Projects
Every project is different. The process adapts, but the structure stays the same. You always know what is happening and what comes next.
We had three spreadsheets, two databases and an Access system running the whole operation. HELLO PEOPLE replaced it all with one platform that actually talks to Xero. The team stopped fighting the tools and started using them.
Software & app development by industry
Every business is different. Here is how we tailor custom software for the industries we work with most.
Mining & Field Operations
Remote sites, unreliable connectivity, and compliance requirements. We build offline-capable mobile apps, digital safety forms, asset tracking, and automated compliance reporting that works in the field and syncs when connectivity returns.
Healthcare
Patient workflows, referral tracking, Medicare compliance, and sensitive data that needs to be protected and accessible at the same time. Patient management systems, appointment booking, referral portals, and secure data handling for Australian healthcare.
Hospitality & Retail
High-volume transactions, staff turnover, and multi-location management. Order management, inventory sync, loyalty platforms, and integrations with Square, Lightspeed, Shopify, and your accounting tools.
Trades & Services
Field workers need job details on site, quoting takes too long, and completed work does not become invoices fast enough. Job management apps, digital quoting, and integrations with simPRO, ServiceM8, Tradify, Xero, and MYOB.
Professional Services
Client work tracked across email, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools. Billing is slow and project profitability is guesswork. Client portals, project tracking, time and billing, and automated invoicing connected to your accounting platform.
Membership Organisations
Member data in one system, events in another, payments in a third. Communication is manual and renewals fall through the cracks. Member portals, automated renewals, event booking, payment processing, and a single view of every member.
Why HELLO PEOPLE
We build, not just advise
We write the code, design the interface, deploy the systems, and support them long-term. No subcontracting, no offshore handoffs.
Fixed-price quoting
You get a clear price before we start. No hourly billing that spirals, no surprise invoices at the end of the month.
Built for Australian business
We understand BAS, super, award rates, Australian privacy law, and the tools local businesses actually use. Xero, MYOB, ServiceM8, Tradify.
Senior team, direct access
You talk to the people building your software. No account managers, no project managers relaying messages, no ticket queues.
Full code ownership
You own everything: the code, the data, the hosting. No lock-in. No proprietary platforms you cannot leave.
Common questions about software & app development
What types of software does HELLO PEOPLE build?
We build custom business software for Australian companies. Web applications, mobile apps, internal operational systems, customer portals, dashboards, workflow automation, and full rebuilds of legacy systems. If your business needs software that does not exist off the shelf, we build it.
How much does custom software development cost?
Every project is different, so we do not publish fixed price ranges. We offer a free initial consultation to understand what you need, followed by a proper discovery phase. After discovery, you get a fixed-price quote for the full project. No hourly surprises. Book a free 15-minute call and we will give you an honest steer on what is involved.
How long does a typical project take?
A typical MVP takes 10 to 20 weeks from kickoff to launch. That includes discovery, architecture, development, testing and deployment. More complex systems with multiple integrations may take longer, usually delivered in phases so you see working software early.
Can you rebuild our existing Access database or legacy system?
Yes. Legacy system modernisation is one of our core services. We assess whether your existing system can be wrapped, extended, or upgraded before recommending a full rebuild. If the business logic is sound but the technology is outdated, we modernise it without losing what works.
Do you build mobile apps as well as web apps?
Yes. We build cross-platform mobile apps using React Native, which gives you iOS and Android from a single codebase. We also build native apps where the project requires it. Mobile apps often complement a web-based business system. Field workers on mobile, management on desktop.
Can you connect the software to Xero, MYOB, or our existing tools?
Yes. System integration is built into most of our projects. We connect to Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, WooCommerce, Square, Deputy, Employment Hero, simPRO, ServiceM8, and dozens of other platforms via their APIs.
Do we own the software you build?
Yes, 100 percent. Once the project is paid for, you own all intellectual property: source code, designs, documentation and data. No licensing fees, no lock-in, no dependency on us to keep running. If you ever want to take it to another developer, you can.
What happens after the software is launched?
We offer monthly support plans that cover bug fixes, security updates, new feature development and performance monitoring. Most clients stay with us because we already know the system. When the business changes, we adapt the software to match.
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Ready to replace the spreadsheets and workarounds?
New system, legacy rebuild, mobile app, integrations. Tell us what the problem is and we will come back with a clear plan and realistic cost. No jargon, no pressure.
Tell Us What You Need Built
New software, a rebuild of something old, or just connecting the tools you already have. Describe the problem and we will come back with a clear next step. No jargon, no pressure.
Prefer a quick chat? Call 0425 531 127 – we're Perth-based and we answer the phone.