If you're wanting to create an app for your business, or you already have your developer time scheduled in, here are some top tips that you need to know that could save you money on your project.

If you don't, then allocate a team member to oversee the project, there will be questions and requirements your development team will need from you throughout your build - be there to ensure it's built correctly the first time.

We've seen it all too often that half way through a build, the app design completely changes - sometimes this can be an easy fix - but mostly this will result in a project extension to rework what has already been done.

It's so easy to get carried away with a wishlist of features when you're creating your dream software. Just remember, this is a process and building what you know you customers need versus what you think they might need will actually enhance your customers user experience. You don't want to see dust forming on features that didn't need to be built - you can always add to you app, all the big name apps on your phone are constantly releasing new features they know their customers want to see.

By just sticking to these simple rules, you'll have gone a huge way to keeping your project on track and in budget before you've even started.