Give customers a place of their own
A portal for requests, documents, appointments, or orders, built around the service you provide.
Lafayette Consulting
The right fit
Built around your reality.
A new product, a customer portal, a quieter working day. We start with what would make a difference to your business.
In practice
The freedom to build your way.
The interface, the workflows, the connections: every part can be shaped around your business. Keep the tools you value, with room to create what comes next.
A focused custom build can cost less than layers of licenses and customization.
Make everyday work simpler
Replace repeated entry, scattered spreadsheets, and email approvals with a tool your team can follow.
Bring selling and service together
Connect inquiries, proposals, payments, and follow-up, using an existing platform where it fits and custom features where they matter.
Create a connected storefront
Give your shop a clear web presence and connect orders, stock, and customer service with the tools behind it.
Modern craft. A considered choice of tools.
Astro Vue / Nuxt APIs Odoo Shopify Stripe
Build, choose, or connect
A choice worth making carefully.
We compare fit, delivery effort, and total cost, from licenses and customization to hosting and maintenance. The answer depends on the work.
Purpose-built software
For a distinctive way of working, a focused application can be a better fit. It can cost less over time than accumulating licenses and extensive customization, while still needing ongoing care.
- Features shaped around your business
- A clear scope and a plan for ongoing upkeep
An established platform
For common business needs, Odoo, Shopify, or another established tool can be a practical starting point. Existing capabilities can save development work when the fit is good.
- Ready-made features and an existing ecosystem
- Subscriptions, extensions, and upgrades to account for
A combination of both
A custom website, portal, or workflow can connect to tools you already use. Keep what works and give the missing pieces their own attention.
- Useful systems and existing data retained
- Integration and upkeep to include in the budget