Buy vs BuildUnderstanding the Right Solution
Jared Miller
Becka Dente
@jaredemiller
@sfdc_nerd
Becka Dente
@sfdc_nerd
Partner,
MTI Consulting
Jared Miller
@jaredemiller
VP, Service Delivery
10K Advisors
Four Parts to Buy vs Build
▪ Complexity
▪ Requirements
▪ Solution
▪ Budget
How to Determine the Best Path
Determine the Level of Complexity
▪ How complex is the request?
▪ How complex is your org/users?
▪ Evaluate your AwesomeAdmin skills
Low vs. High
Determine the Requirements
▪ Current•Build your business stakeholder team
•Gather key requirements from the stakeholders
•Understand the timeframe
▪ Future•Updates/Maintenance
•Is this a long term request or short term?
•How will this solution grow?
Now you know…
Determine the Solution
▪ Can I build it on my own?
▪ Will I need additional resources to build?
▪ Have other companies needed this - reach out to
your community collaborators
▪ Let’s head to the AppExchange!
Knowing is half the battle…
Determine the Budget
▪ Do you have one?
▪ How can you get one?
Often, the most important question
Take Aways
How did your Four Parts come together?
AppExchange
Budget is often the driving factor
Guide your company
Q & A
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