Many companies are now expanding their online presence but not only having a website and active social media accounts, but by developing an app for the Apple and Android store that their clients / suppliers can download.

There is a variety of ways to use an app for your business. Some companies allow their users to log in, view or change details and even place orders where as other apps are a simplified version of the website.

Depending on what functionality you need in your app will determine the cost. Some apps only cost a few hundred pounds to develop where as others can cost high in to the hundred thousand’s. Security is of utmost importance when developing an app so often this can be a large part of the cost.

Ideally get a few quotes from developers for creating an app for you, check that they all have the functionality you need prior to agreeing to any quote.