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
HELLO PEOPLE builds business software for Australian companies. Web applications, mobile apps, internal operational systems, customer-facing portals, dashboards, and complete rebuilds of older legacy software. If your business needs a system that does not exist off the shelf, we build it.
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 Projects We Get Asked About Most
These are the projects that come up in almost every conversation. If you recognise your situation here, we have done this before.
Access Database Replacement
Your business runs on an Access database that one person built years ago and nobody can maintain. We rebuild it as a modern web application — multi-user, cloud-hosted, properly backed up, and connected to your other systems.
Desktop to Web App Conversion
Your team is tied to a desktop application that only works on one machine with no remote access. We convert it to a browser-based web app that works from anywhere, on any device, with real-time multi-user access.
Workflow Software Development
Approvals, handoffs, and notifications happen via email and spreadsheets — things get missed and nobody has full visibility. We build workflow software that routes tasks, tracks approvals, and gives management a clear view of what is happening.
Dashboard & Reporting Software
Getting a clear picture of business performance means pulling data from five different tools and building a spreadsheet every month. We build live dashboards that pull from your accounting, CRM, and operations data — updated automatically.
Booking & Scheduling Software
Bookings and appointments are managed through phone calls, emails, or tools that do not connect to your other systems. We build scheduling software that syncs with your calendar, CRM, invoicing, and customer portal.
Popular Software Projects We Build
Each of these project types follows a proven process. Pick a tab to see who it suits, the common business problem, and what we typically build.
Access Database Replacement
Suits businesses running Microsoft Access databases for core operations — often built in-house years ago by someone who has since moved on.
The database has grown beyond what Access can handle. It is single-user or unreliable with multiple users. It cannot connect to modern tools like Xero or your CRM. Backups are manual and inconsistent.
We build a cloud-hosted web application that replicates your Access workflows, keeps your data intact, connects to your accounting and CRM, and supports proper multi-user access with role-based permissions. Your team accesses the system from a browser — anywhere, any device — with proper backups, audit trails, and integrations.
Desktop to Web App Conversion
Suits businesses relying on Windows desktop applications that only run on specific machines — VB6, WinForms, Delphi, or other desktop-era tools.
Remote workers cannot access the system. You need to install and update software on every machine. Data sits on a local server. Mobile access is not possible. The technology stack is outdated and hard to find developers for.
We build a web-based version of your desktop application that runs in any browser. Same workflows, same business logic, but accessible from anywhere. Your team accesses the system from any device, data lives in the cloud, and you are no longer dependent on obsolete technology.
Workflow Software Development
Suits growing businesses where manual handoffs, email approvals, and spreadsheet tracking are creating bottlenecks that slow the whole operation down.
Work moves from person to person via email. Approvals get lost in inboxes. There is no central record of where a task sits or who is responsible. When something falls through the cracks, nobody knows until a customer complains.
We build workflow automation software with defined stages, automatic routing, notification triggers, escalation rules, and a dashboard showing every active task and its status. Management sees what is happening in real time. Staff know exactly what they need to do. Nothing gets lost between handoffs.
Dashboard & Reporting Software
Suits business owners and leadership teams who spend too long pulling data together from multiple systems just to understand how the business is performing.
Financial performance, sales pipeline, project status, and operational metrics are spread across Xero, your CRM, project tools, and spreadsheets. The monthly report takes days to compile and is outdated by the time it is done.
We build a live dashboard that connects to your accounting, CRM, project management, and operations systems via their APIs. Charts, KPIs, and drill-down views updated in real time. One login to see how the business is performing — no more manual report compilation.
Booking & Scheduling Software
Suits service businesses, healthcare providers, and membership organisations that depend on appointments, resource bookings, or facility scheduling.
Bookings come in by phone, email, and web form. Double-bookings happen. Cancellations do not trigger follow-ups. There is no connection between the booking and invoicing or CRM. Staff check multiple systems to see the daily schedule.
We build a booking and scheduling platform connected to your website, customer portal, CRM, and invoicing. Online self-service for customers. Automated confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups. Customers book online, staff see one calendar, invoicing happens automatically.
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 — so 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.
Get Started
Tell us what you need built
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.