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Dan Stuchbury

Process

Process

I have developed and refined a working process that ensures every project moves from idea to implementation smoothly and efficiently. Your first point of contact with me will usually be via a RFQ (Request For Quote) which you usually complete online.  Once I’ve reviewed your RFQ form, we will spend an hour or so either [...]

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About

Process

The Stuchbury Group was formed in January 2006 to develop and market bespoke FileMaker database applications for the creative service sector. Our CEO, Dan Stuchbury, has been in the IT industry for nine years, beginning his career at a company who, through a series of acquisitions, are now part of Virgin Media. After leaving what [...]

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Freelance FileMaker Developer – Dan Stuchbury

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Dan Stuchbury is a UK-based freelance FileMaker developer, with eight years experience in developing bespoke database solutions for clients in a number of industries, including: Graphic Design Exhibition Design B2B Marketing Financial Services Publishing Model Manufacturing Music Publishing Food Product Distribution Renewable Energy Business Development Telemarketing Professional Speakers A technically creative and business-minded developer with [...]

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As-you-type filtering in FileMaker (Improving the Invoices Starter Solution)

FM Blog

The Invoices starter solution is pretty good, but there are a few quick ways in which you might want to improve it ready to use it for your business.  An easier way of selecting products to enter into your invoice is one such improvement. When you have an increasing catalog of say, 30+ products, it [...]

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Testimonial: Solarsense UK Ltd (Solar Energy Supplier & Installer)

Case Studies & Testimonials

Dear Dan I just wanted to write a short note of thanks, with regard to the database you have designed and commissioned for us here at Solarsense. Coming from an admittedly slightly chaotic starting point, the Filemaker solution you have designed from scratch has been a breath of fresh air for our business operations. The [...]

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Developing Your Own FileMaker Solutions

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FileMaker is marketed as being the world’s #1 easy to use database application, so is it not entirely unreasonable to think that you can buy a licence and get creating? In theory, not at all.  FileMaker is easy to pick up and have a fiddle with, and I’m fairly confident that you could have a [...]

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FileMaker Developers: UK or Overseas?

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When you’re looking for a FileMaker Developer, and you’re UK based, should you be talking to UK-based or overseas developers?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how can freelance job boards help or hinder you?   A client of mine found my details on a freelance job board, and approached me directly [...]

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FileMaker Question Time

FileMaker Solutions

Ask FileMaker questions, get answers.  Full details coming soon. Request information…

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FileMaker Database Upgrades / Enhancements / Repairs

FileMaker Solutions

Is your FileMaker application in need of modification or upgrade?  Do you no longer have access to the developer who created your FileMaker database? No problem.  Providing you have the master access password details, I am happy to work with existing FileMaker solutions for the purposes of maintenance and upgrades, and have signifiant experience in [...]

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Bespoke FileMaker Database Development

FileMaker Solutions

Many of my clients have seen either Knowlegde Base CRM or Creative Pro or been recommended to, and have come back to me looking for additional functionality or tailoring of specific features to suit their businesses.  More often than not, the most appropriate option for them is a bespoke FileMaker solution, due to the nature [...]

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