What It Is

A Business System is a full-stack application built for real operational work. Spring Boot backend with proper architecture, Vue 3 frontend, secure authentication, database design, CI/CD readiness, and deployment infrastructure. This is not an MVP or a prototype — it's software built to ship and scale.

These systems handle multi-user workflows, role-based permissions, API integrations, and the kind of business logic that doesn't fit in a PocketBase CRUD app. Think client portals, booking systems, operational dashboards, and internal business tools that your team will use every day.

Who It's For

Operations teams that need a custom tool to manage workflows, clients, or data. Service businesses building client portals, booking systems, or scheduling tools. SMEs replacing spreadsheets and manual processes with proper software. Teams that have outgrown PocketBase and need real business logic, integrations, and structured architecture.

What's Included

  • Spring Boot backend with clean architecture
  • Vue 3 frontend with responsive design
  • Secure authentication (JWT, RBAC, optional OAuth2)
  • MySQL or PostgreSQL database design and optimisation
  • REST API with documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
  • Automated testing (unit, integration)
  • Docker + Nginx deployment
  • CI/CD pipeline setup
  • Architecture, testing strategy, and documentation

What's Not Included

  • Multi-tenant SaaS architecture (goes into Platform/Enterprise)
  • AI/ML pipelines or LLM integrations
  • Complex financial or compliance systems
  • Microservices architecture (monolith-first approach)
  • Ongoing hosting management (available as retainer add-on)

Timeline Breakdown

1

Week 1–2 — Discovery & Architecture

Deep-dive into business requirements. Define system architecture, database schema, API contracts, and UI wireframes. Lock technical decisions before code.

2

Week 3–4 — Backend Core

Spring Boot backend with authentication, database setup, core API endpoints, and business logic. Database migrations and seed data.

3

Week 5–8 — Frontend & Integration

Vue 3 frontend build. Connect to backend APIs. Implement dashboards, CRUD workflows, and user-facing features. Automated testing.

4

Week 9–12 — Testing & Launch

Load testing, security review, UAT. CI/CD pipeline finalisation. Deployment, monitoring, and go-live support.

How Pricing Works

Starting from R150,000 for a well-scoped business system. Most projects land between R150,000–R250,000 depending on the number of modules, integrations, and frontend complexity.

Factors that push the price higher: multiple user roles, third-party API integrations (CRM, payment, email), advanced reporting, compliance requirements, and mobile-responsive dashboards.

Real Examples