You have a clear problem and buyer
The product addresses a specific recurring job, and you can reach people who experience it for discovery and testing.
SaaS product development / NZ + Australia
Take your SaaS idea from concept to a product customers can buy.
We help founders and established companies shape, design and develop subscription software with the product, account and operational foundations needed to launch.
A strong fit for
Startups, founders and established companies launching a new subscription software product.
When to consider it
Start with the business friction.
The goal of an early SaaS release is to learn whether a defined customer will adopt and pay for a useful outcome. Scope discipline matters more than a long feature list.
Your internal tool could become a product
A workflow that already creates value inside the business may have potential for a wider, repeatable market.
An existing MVP needs a stronger foundation
Early validation exists, but onboarding, permissions, billing or maintainability now limits the next stage.
How your project is quoted
Start with your workflow, users, existing systems and the change you need. We agree a useful first release and prepare an estimate around its design, development, integrations and testing. Support and later releases are scoped separately. There is no fixed price or delivery promise before we understand the work.
Based in Christchurch, we work with businesses across New Zealand. Discuss your software project.
What the work should improve
A useful result, not a feature inventory.
01
Focus the MVP on the assumptions that matter most
02
Test customer journeys with a clickable prototype
03
Design accounts, permissions and subscription access
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Build admin tools, analytics and customer onboarding
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Create a practical roadmap beyond the first release
Our own product / FiveStar Loyalty
See how we connect customer experience, operations and analytics.
Our flagship SaaS shows how Apple and Google Wallet rewards, staff checkout tools, campaigns and a merchant dashboard work together in one connected platform.
What can be delivered
A complete path from decision to usable software.
SaaS delivery combines product decisions with technical foundations. We define the smallest credible release while leaving a sensible route for growth.
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MVP definition
Target user, core outcome, assumptions, release boundaries and a prioritised product backlog.
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Product UX and onboarding
The journeys that help a customer understand, configure and begin receiving value from the product.
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Multi-user SaaS application
Accounts, roles, application features, data model and tenant boundaries appropriate to the agreed product.
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Billing and operating tools
Subscription access, administration, product analytics and support workflows needed to run the service.
How delivery works
Make the important decisions before they become expensive.
- Step 01
Challenge the product assumptions
We clarify the customer, problem, willingness to change and the evidence the first release must create.
- Step 02
Design the MVP
User flows, prototype, technical approach and product boundaries turn the idea into a buildable release.
- Step 03
Build and review
We develop the customer-facing product and operating tools in stages that can be reviewed against the intended outcome.
- Step 04
Launch, learn and prioritise
Usage and customer feedback inform what to fix, improve or add rather than treating launch as the end of product work.
Before you enquire
Common questions
Clear answers help you decide whether this is the right next step before a sales conversation.
How much should be included in a SaaS MVP?
Enough to deliver one valuable end-to-end outcome for a defined customer and test the riskiest assumptions. Features that do not support that learning can usually wait until evidence justifies them.
Can you work from an existing prototype or codebase?
Yes. We can assess what already exists and identify what is reusable. A prototype, early product or technical proof of concept may shorten discovery, but it still needs to be checked against the intended customer journey and production requirements.
Can subscription billing be part of the product?
Yes. Billing can be planned alongside account access, plan rules and the customer lifecycle. The exact provider and implementation depend on your market, business model and operational requirements.
Do you support the product after the first launch?
Yes. Ongoing support can cover maintenance and reliability as well as prioritised product development based on user feedback and your roadmap.
Related expertise
Explore the connected parts of your project.
Mobile app development
We design and build mobile apps for customers, field teams and new digital products, with the backend and operational tools needed to run them.
Custom software development
Christchurch-based custom software development for New Zealand businesses. We map your workflows, connect existing tools and build practical systems from discovery through launch and support.
Software support and maintenance
We provide ongoing software maintenance and product development for business applications that need attentive fixes, updates and planned improvement.
Start with clarity
Send the requirements you have. We’ll help organise what comes next.
Tell us about the current process, who uses it and the result you need. Early notes, screenshots or spreadsheets are enough to begin.