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At Benmore Technologies, we specialize in turning ambitious ideas into reality.
Benmore is a Chicago-based software development firm with a global reach, serving clients across the U.S. and Canada.
Our team structure is built for efficiency and success.
We have dedicated departments for every part of your project, including design, development, solutions, and operations, each led by specialists in their field.
Our product and client success teams work closely with you throughout the journey, ensuring that your vision is aligned with each step of the process.
This collaboration allows us to take even the most complex ideas and bring them to life efficiently and effectively.
At Benmore, we serve a unique niche: non-technical, self-funded, first-time founders.
Many of our clients are visionaries with great ideas who may not have the technical skills to build them.
We provide the industry-standard practices and support that make it possible to bring those ideas to market, minimizing risks and maximizing results.
With proven experience and a commitment to transparency and excellence, Benmore Technologies is your partner for turning your vision into a high-quality, functional product.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or need a reliable team to bring your idea to life, Benmore Technologies is here to guide you every step of the way.
Most entrepreneurs begin with a big idea, hoping to transform it into a successful product.
But here’s the reality: around 95% of startups fail.
That’s not because the idea wasn’t good or because the founders weren’t passionate. The real reason lies deeper in the journey from concept to launch.
Research shows that almost half of startup failures are due to poor planning, lack of market validation, and the absence of essential pre-development steps.
Imagine investing tens of thousands of dollars into a product, only to discover there’s no market demand, or that your budget ran out halfway. It’s a painful reality for many.
At Benmore Technologies, we’ve developed a Blueprint Method, especially for non-technical, self-funded founders, that’s designed to tackle these exact challenges.
Let’s dive into the top reasons why so many startups don’t make it. The main reasons are:
- No Market Need: About 42% of startups fail because they didn’t validate if there was a real demand for their idea. Without this, it’s like building a bridge to nowhere.
- Running Out of Cash: Development often goes over budget because of unpredictable costs, causing founders to give up halfway.
- Lack of Right Team and Vision Alignment: Many founders struggle to find a team that understands their vision, leading to miscommunication and wasted resources.
Our Blueprint Method is designed to eliminate these risks.
This isn’t just development; it’s a thorough pre-development phase that covers three critical pillars:
- Market Validation - We ensure there’s demand for your product by conducting data-driven market research, so you know your idea is on target.
- Strategic Planning - We map out every feature in your app that adds real value. This helps us cut out the noise and focus on the essentials.
- Vision Alignment and Technical Documentation - By documenting all aspects of your project, from UI/UX to technical specs, we make sure everyone is on the same page, reducing costly misunderstandings.
Let’s take a closer look at how these pillars work:
- Market Validation: Our senior business analysts conduct in-depth research. We study your target audience, competitors, and potential challenges. The result? A data-backed report that tells you exactly how your product will fare in the market.
- Strategic Planning: Here, we help you prioritize features. With the Blueprint Method, you’re not building a ‘Lamborghini’ when all you need is a reliable ‘Toyota.’ We focus on high-impact features that maximize your investment and ensure a faster time-to-market.
- Vision Alignment: This is crucial. By creating high-fidelity designs, user stories, and detailed technical documentation, we make sure that your vision doesn’t get lost in translation. You’ll know exactly what’s being built, and we ensure everyone involved is aligned with your goals.
By planning every detail upfront, we can give you a fixed cost for your project.
This transparency means no unexpected bills halfway through, no need to ‘reinvent the wheel,’ and ultimately, a higher likelihood of success within your budget.
Our fixed-pricing approach keeps you in control, and you know exactly where every dollar is going.
We’ve helped founders just like you reduce their risk of failure by half with our Blueprint Method. Clients who thought they’d be overwhelmed by costs and complexity found clarity, structure, and confidence through our process.
By focusing on planning and validation first, they were able to bring their ideas to life successfully.
So, if you’re ready to turn your idea into a viable product with reduced risk, let’s talk. With the Blueprint Method, we’ll help you go from concept to market with confidence and control.
As a founder, you need to know what kind of investment you’re looking at, and you want clarity and predictability around pricing.
So, let’s break down exactly how Benmore Technologies determines the cost of your app and answer some common questions to help you understand the value you’re getting.
First of all, our projects typically range from $15,000 - $25,000, paid over the course of 3-8 months. If that amount is totally out of the equation for you, we probably aren’t a great fit for you.
We believe in transparency and fixed pricing. This means there are no unexpected costs halfway through the project or surprise bills at the end.
With Benmore, you know exactly what you’re paying for, right from the start.
Here’s how we make that possible:
The cost of your app depends on three main factors: the scope of features, the complexity of the design, and the integrations required.
To assess these, we start with our Discovery and Planning phase. During this phase, we map out your project’s needs and specific requirements, identify any potential challenges, and set clear expectations on both sides.
This isn’t just a vague estimate; it’s an in-depth analysis that gives us a precise understanding of the resources required, which translates into accurate pricing for you.
So, What’s Included in This Price?
Your investment covers every part of the process, from market research and prototypes to technical documentation and development.
We start with market research and validation to ensure your idea has demand, which prevents costly missteps. We also build a clear product roadmap, including user stories, wireframes, and technical specifications.
This level of planning and preparation means fewer changes and delays down the road, saving you time and money.
In terms of design and technical documentation, our team creates high-fidelity mockups, a detailed database schema, and API specifications.
This meticulous preparation helps us estimate the actual work required for each feature. By the time we start coding, we already know the exact steps we need to follow. This clarity makes a big difference because it keeps development on schedule and within budget.
How We Determine the Final Cost: A Bottom-Up Approach
To ensure an accurate quote, we use what’s called a bottom-up estimation process. Here’s how it works:
We break down the project into individual user stories and tasks, then assign each task a complexity rating using what’s known as Fibonacci scoring. This lets us estimate how much work is required for each feature, from smallest to largest, creating an overall project scope.
From there, we combine our team’s velocity – that is, how many points they can complete within a set timeframe – with the total project points.
This lets us forecast the timeline and cost with precision. By taking this approach, we ensure the price reflects the actual work needed, without any padding or guesswork.
Common FAQs
Question 1: “Can I just get an exact quote up front?”
Our projects are typically between $15,000 - $25,000 USD. We are not able to give an exact figure for the development of the application because no two applications are the same, they are entirely dependent on the original vision of the founder first and foremost, followed by the design, and technical complexity. We utilize our Discovery Process to map out all the variables concerning the idea, then lay those out and associate points and finally aggregate all individual points to determine final cost, which for an MVP typically is $15,000 - $25,000. You can think of these blocks like individual Legos in a set. Next, we present the draft quote to you and have an in depth discussion about prioritization. Each individual element of the application will be associated with a cost, so you know exactly where the end figure is coming from. Now that all variables are known fully, including associated complexity (cost) for each, we can have a discussion as a whole about changing the list of features to be more aligned with potential budget or timeline targets.
Disclaimer: While typically MVPs are between $15,000 - $25,000, sometimes founders do opt for a more robust application outside the scope of a traditional MVP and the required investment can exceed $25,000. Conversely, founders sometimes opt for a more minimal initial release and the required investment is below $15,000. Our process is not meant for founders who are looking at the development of their idea as a cost center to be minimized— we work with founders who understand that the development of a successful software product is a continual conversation around value and priority, not cost.
Question 2: “How do you ensure I’m not overpaying?”
We prioritize high-impact features and take a lean approach to development.
This means we focus only on what’s essential for a successful MVP, allowing you to launch sooner and get feedback without spending on unnecessary features.
By concentrating on core functionality, we make sure every dollar you invest adds value and aligns with your business goals.
Question 3: “Do you charge by the hour or project?”
At Benmore, we use project-based pricing, not hourly billing. This approach benefits you because you’re not paying for every minute spent but for the value delivered.
We believe project-based pricing gives you a more predictable cost structure, ensuring there are no unexpected bills halfway through.
Once we’ve defined the scope, you get a clear price for the entire project.
Question 4: “How do you handle scope changes or new feature requests?”
During development, if there’s a need for any changes or additional features, we handle these in an Agile way. You’ll have full visibility into the project, with regular updates, and any changes are discussed transparently.
Our goal is to keep you in control of your project and budget. If there’s a new feature you want to add, we’ll discuss its impact on both cost and timeline upfront, so there are no surprises.
Bringing It All Together
In short, our pricing approach is designed for accuracy and transparency.
Unlike other agencies or freelancers who provide a rough quote after a single meeting just to secure your business, we take the time to fully understand the complexities of your project.
This approach ensures we’re aligned with your goals from the start, avoiding costly surprises and last-minute changes.
At Benmore, we’re not just giving you a price – we’re providing a detailed, dynamic plan that adapts with your needs.
Once we’ve mapped out every part of your project, we work together to optimize costs by discussing which features are essential for launch and which lower-priority elements can be saved for later.
This flexibility not only helps keep your project within budget but also aligns with your long-term goals, ensuring that every step we take is genuinely beneficial for your product.
We’re on the same team, dedicated to what’s best for your vision, rather than just trying to close a sale.
By focusing on what truly matters, we help you avoid common pitfalls and deliver a product that reflects your vision and meets market demand, giving you control, clarity, and confidence every step of the way.
At Benmore Technologies, we want you to feel fully confident in your investment. That’s why we offer a 180-day satisfaction guarantee on each phase of our process. This guarantee covers the Discovery, Design, Technical Documentation, and Development phases, giving you peace of mind that we’re committed to delivering exactly what we promised.
What Does the 180-Day Guarantee Mean?
Our 180-day satisfaction guarantee means that after each phase is completed, if there are any relevant aspects that you aren’t fully satisfied with, we have six months to work together to address any issues that might arise. If we are still unable to resolve the issue within the 180 days, we will provide a full refund for the specific service related to the unmet deliverable.
For example:
- In Design, if UI/UX elements or prototypes aren’t meeting the standards agreed upon, we will continue refining them with you.
- In Technical Documentation, we ensure that system architecture and technical specs are clear, accurate, and aligned with your requirements. Any adjustments needed are covered during the guarantee period.
- During Development, if any feature fails to function as specified, we’ll make corrections and continue working with you over the next six months to ensure it meets expectations.
If, after 180 days of collaborative revisions and support, the deliverable still does not meet the agreed standards, we will provide a full refund for that particular phase.
Common Questions and Concerns
Question 1: "What happens if issues arise but we’re close to resolving them by the end of the 180 days?"
If we’re actively working to address a specific issue and are close to completion by the end of the 180-day period, we’ll continue supporting you to ensure it’s fully resolved. However, if it still doesn’t meet your expectations by that point, we honor our guarantee and refund the specific phase if needed.
Question 2: "What if I’m only partially satisfied? Can I get a partial refund?"
The guarantee is focused on resolving issues and delivering the agreed quality within each phase. If we can’t fully meet the standards for a specific deliverable, we offer a full refund for that phase. For minor adjustments, we work collaboratively to ensure you’re happy with the result.
Question 3: "Will I lose money if I choose to pause the project after Discovery or Design?"
You only pay for completed phases. If you decide to pause after Discovery or Design, you will only be billed for the completed phases and retain full ownership of all deliverables up to that point.
Question 4: "Does this cover additional changes or added features?"
The guarantee applies to quality standards and functionality as defined in the original scope. Any new features are handled separately through our ad hoc services or dedicated support options, allowing you flexibility to grow beyond the initial scope.
At Benmore Technologies, we’re committed to your long-term success—not just to delivering an MVP and walking away.
Our approach is designed to get you to market as efficiently as possible while giving you the flexibility and resources to scale sustainably.
Here’s what you can expect after your MVP is complete and how we support you in this critical phase.
Minimum Effective Dose: A Strategic Approach to Launch
Our philosophy centers around the minimum effective dose to get you to market. This means we focus only on high-impact, core features in the initial MVP build. Why? Because launching with the essentials reduces risk and minimizes costs, which is especially important for self-funded, non-technical founders.
Building only what’s necessary lets you test the market early without spending on features that may not resonate with users.
Once the MVP is built, it’s time for you to take it to market and gather real feedback. This stage is vital because it lets you validate your product in real-world conditions. With users engaging directly with your product, you can gather data on what works, what doesn’t, and where the most valuable improvements lie.
“We’re not making decisions based on guesses; we’re leveraging real user feedback, which allows you to make informed choices about the next steps.”
Two Paths for Continued Support: Ad Hoc Services and Dedicated Product Teams
After your MVP is live, you have options for ongoing support based on your goals, budget, and the growth trajectory of your product. Here’s how each path works:
1. Ad Hoc Services: Flexible, On-Demand Support
For many founders, the initial launch phase is about observing and iterating. In this phase, you may only need specific updates or improvements on an as-needed basis. With ad hoc services, you can bring our team back for targeted enhancements—whether it’s a UI tweak, a new feature, or adjustments based on user feedback. This flexible approach means you’re only investing when and where it’s necessary, allowing you to prioritize the most impactful changes without committing to a full-time team right away.
We understand that many founders may want to test various hypotheses or adapt quickly to market demands, and ad hoc services allow you to do just that. It’s like having an experienced tech team in your corner, ready to jump in as your needs evolve.
2. Dedicated Product Teams: Comprehensive, Full-Time Support for Scaling
If your MVP shows strong traction and you’re ready to scale, we offer the option of a fully dedicated product team. This can include developers, designers, and even product managers who are focused exclusively on your project, full-time. Our dedicated teams are structured to work as an extension of your company, aligning fully with your strategic goals and adapting as those goals shift.
This approach is ideal if you’re looking to grow rapidly and need a cohesive team to handle continuous development, new feature builds, and product improvements. Your dedicated team will manage everything from ongoing development cycles to user experience enhancements, ensuring a seamless, high-quality product evolution. We’ll also integrate Agile practices to keep things organized and transparent, with regular updates so you always know what’s happening.
Common Questions about Post-MVP Support
“What if I want to add new features or pivot slightly after launch?”
We encourage this! The MVP launch is designed to give you user feedback and data to make these decisions. With ad hoc support, you can add or adjust features without committing to a full team. Or, with a dedicated team, we can integrate new features directly into the ongoing development plan. Our Agile framework ensures that pivots or new features are managed efficiently, keeping the process smooth and focused on your vision.
“How do I know when I need a dedicated team versus ad hoc services?”
This depends on the growth and demands of your product, as well as your funding situation. If your app is gaining traction and you’re ready to scale aggressively, a dedicated team ensures you have the resources to keep pace with demand and can maintain a continuous development cycle. For projects with more moderate growth or less available funds, ad hoc services might be the best fit, allowing for updates and improvements as needed.
“How do you ensure my vision is maintained as we move forward?”
Our initial Blueprint process is designed to align deeply with your vision. Every step we take after the MVP launch—whether ad hoc or with a dedicated team—is grounded in that understanding. With regular updates, check-ins, and detailed documentation, you have full transparency, ensuring your product grows in a way that reflects your goals.
“Will I retain control of my code and data?”
Absolutely. All code, data, and documentation belong to you, ensuring full ownership and control over your product. Even if you’re working with a dedicated team, everything is structured to ensure that you retain the flexibility to pivot, change teams, or scale independently as you choose.
Building Your Product’s Future with Confidence
At Benmore, our work doesn’t end when the MVP launches. Our flexible post-MVP support options—whether through ad hoc services or a dedicated product team—give you the freedom to grow your product at your own pace.
With us, you’re not just investing in development; you’re gaining a long-term partner committed to helping you navigate the journey from idea to market success, with reduced risk, full transparency, and options that adapt to your needs.
Who This Call Is and Isn’t For
This call is for founders who have made the decision to build and launch their app and are ready to discuss the details, such as the “how” of development, pricing, and timelines. If you’re committed to moving forward and seeking a partner to help bring your vision to life, this call is designed for you.
However, if you’re still in the early stages—where you’re exploring the concept and haven’t yet committed to building your app—this call might not be the best next step.
Instead, we recommend checking out our online resources, which offer insights into the product development journey. This way, you can gain valuable knowledge and return to us when you’re ready for a more concrete discussion.
Our goal is to make the best use of everyone’s time, so we can dive right into the specifics when the time is right.
What to Expect on the Call
During this call, we’ll focus on understanding your goals, current stage, and any specific needs or challenges you’re facing. By the end of the conversation, we’ll let you know, with full transparency:
- Whether we’re a good fit for your project: We’ll assess whether our services align with your needs. If we believe there’s a strong fit, we’ll outline the next steps; if not, we’ll be upfront about it.
- What the exact pricing will look like: As mentioned previously, working with us ranges from $15,000 - $25,000 USD over 3-8 months, depending on project scope.
- Our current availability: If we’re able to take on new projects right away, we’ll let you know. However, because we limit the number of clients we work with at any time, there may be a 2-3 month wait before we can start if we are at capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
“What happens if Benmore doesn’t currently have room for new clients?”
If our team is fully booked, we’ll inform you right away. In this case, we’ll add you to our waitlist, which reopens every 4–8 weeks as we complete projects or expand our team to accommodate new clients. When availability opens up, we’ll reach out to waitlisted clients in order of their signup date.
“Is this call a commitment to start a project?”
No, there’s no obligation after this call. It’s simply a conversation to determine alignment between your needs and our services. If we’re a strong match and you’re ready to move forward, we’ll guide you through the next steps.
Here is some additional info on our company to help with your due diligence process.
Here is the address of our current office in Chicago:
35 E Wacker Dr
#1750
Chicago, IL
60601
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