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25 September 2026, 3 min read

Five things to prepare before a software discovery call

A short checklist that turns a first call into an accurate scope and quote.

A first call with a software company is most useful when you bring a few things with you. None of them need to be polished.

1. The problem in one sentence

What isn't working today, and for whom? "Branches can't see each other's stock" is more useful than a feature list.

2. Who will use it

Staff, customers, partners, or all three? Roughly how many of each?

3. What you use now

Spreadsheets, an old system, paper forms. Screenshots and sample files help a lot.

4. Must-haves for version one

The few things it must do on day one. Everything else can be a later phase.

5. Timing and constraints

Deadlines, compliance needs, languages, devices and any systems it must connect to.

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