@Decent_Group

We are business software specialists. We create the tools you need to achieve your goals. #bespokesoftware #businessapplications #filemakerdeveloper #filemaker

 Swindon, UK
decentgroup.co.uk
Joined June 2011
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We’re helping a printing business modernise its #FileMaker solution by integrating #Xero and connecting Cloudflow through custom API endpoints for a more streamlined workflow. Find out how to improve and extend your FileMaker system 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/claris-fil…
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We attended this year’s @Engageu_eu conference for #FileMaker developers & came back with a sense of how FileMaker is raising its game & evolving fast in a rapidly changing custom software landscape. The hottest topic was of course #AI. Read more 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/news-and-v…
A presentation in progress at EngageU 2026

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Our October #newsletter is here. We share highlights from Claris #EngageU, our cross-sector experience, a favourite feature: the filter bar, and how James & Brad are developing a #publishing page layout system. 👇 lnkd.in/p/eV_NmkTc #AI @ClarisOfficial @Engageu_eu

Decent Group update October 2026 | Decent Group

Welcome to the October edition of the Decent Group update. This month, we share highlights from Claris EngageU 2026, where the hottest topic of all was AI – as you might expect. We then explore the...

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Our automated page layout tool saves @ChambersGuides design team months of manual work. It automatically assembles legal guides & legal directories overnight while still giving their designers full control to refine layouts. 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/about/case… #InDesign #Automation
A woman builds an InDesign document using an automated system.

ALT A woman builds an InDesign document using an automated system.

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Maintaining an updated #EcommerceSystem is a challenge: stock, prices, and details require constant attention. Integrate your #EcommerceSoftware with your #BusinessSystems for efficiency. decentgroup.co.uk/news-and-v…
Indispensable integrations (2 of 6): Is your ecommerce system connected with the rest of your business? Manually updating stock levels is a time sink. Keeping product details updated is a recipe for errors. But all this data exists elsewhere in your business. Solution: integrate ecommerce with your other software.

ALT Indispensable integrations (2 of 6): Is your ecommerce system connected with the rest of your business? Manually updating stock levels is a time sink. Keeping product details updated is a recipe for errors. But all this data exists elsewhere in your business. Solution: integrate ecommerce with your other software.

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Decent Group has been based in Swindon for almost the whole of its life. It's not just any location. This dynamic, industrious town massively outperforms the productivity of almost every other area of the UK. Read more 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/news-and-v… #Swindon #Wiltshire
Swindon is a powerhouse!

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In our #newsletter we explore why our home town of #Swindon is one of the UK’s most productive places, reveal how we transformed an architectural practice, share one of our favourite features & see how our team keeps us #CyberEssentialsPlus certified 👉 linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

Decent Group update September 2026 | Decent Group

In our September newsletter we we explore why our home town of Swindon is one of the UK's most productive places to do business, and share how a bespoke invoicing system helped an architectural...

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We developed a #bespoke iPad app, web portal & reporting system, transforming how a major retail franchise #audit data was captured, analysed & acted on. Delivering more consistent standards, faster issue resolution & better customer experience 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/about/case…
New digital tools improve customer experience across 100s of stores. iPad app enables quick & accurate auditing of convenience stores. Web portal gives managers detailed scores and clear actions. Powerful reporting combines 1000s of data points to identify trends.

ALT New digital tools improve customer experience across 100s of stores. iPad app enables quick & accurate auditing of convenience stores. Web portal gives managers detailed scores and clear actions. Powerful reporting combines 1000s of data points to identify trends.

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Moving to #AWS meant learning #Linux fast. So we ran a hands-on #training session where the team explored, made mistakes & learnt together. Soon after, one developer built his first Linux server far quicker than expected. Read more about the team 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/about/our-…
Linux training in progress at Decent Group

ALT Linux training in progress at Decent Group

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Keep customers informed with automated text messages integrated directly into your existing systems. From order updates to engineer arrival times, SMS is fast, reliable & personal. A small feature with a big impact. Read some of our others 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/news-and-v… #Automation
Favourite Feature 3 of 8. Does your system have automated text messages? 1. Automatically deliver important or time-sensitive communications. 2. Keep customers informed of their order, work, job or engineer’s arrival time. 3. Ensure key information gets to your customers in a way they want. 4. Deliver the best customer service with the best communication.

ALT Favourite Feature 3 of 8. Does your system have automated text messages? 1. Automatically deliver important or time-sensitive communications. 2. Keep customers informed of their order, work, job or engineer’s arrival time. 3. Ensure key information gets to your customers in a way they want. 4. Deliver the best customer service with the best communication.

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If a long-standing #FileMaker system starts slowing down it’s not always obvious why. We identify the bottlenecks, optimise processes & make it so much faster; saving hours. No business system replacement. Just targeted improvements 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/claris-fil… #optimisation
James welcomes a visitor to the Decent Group office

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Niche, industry-specific software is used in many #SMEs but often works in isolation, limiting their usefulness. Integrating them with wider business systems unlocks efficiency & insight. More on the benefits of integrating niche software 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/news-and-v… #Integration
A worker controls industrial machinery with niche software

ALT A worker controls industrial machinery with niche software

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James & Russell prove again that 2 heads are better than one: we were spending 130 hrs a month on daily maintenance tasks. By automating the process & building a 2nd tool to verify it they've cut that to 90 hrs while making it more reliable than before. #automation #teamwork
Russell and James

ALT Russell and James

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Many businesses are surprised by how transformative #integration can be. Connecting #accounting systems with the rest of your business cuts duplication, reduces errors, improves visibility & saves time. Discover our indispensable integrations here 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/news-and-v…
Indispensable integrations: is your accounting data connected to the rest of your business? Enter product, customer, sale and purchase data only once. Automatically inform your salespeople of customers who haven't paid.

ALT Indispensable integrations: is your accounting data connected to the rest of your business? Enter product, customer, sale and purchase data only once. Automatically inform your salespeople of customers who haven't paid.

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Laying out 1000s of pages of directories, guides & listings is repetitive, time-consuming work for designers but for an automated layout tool, it’s easy. Read how our #automated layout tool turned a 12-wk production process into an overnight automated task decentgroup.co.uk/about/case…
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Good cyber security practice keeps people and businesses safe. It’s why we’re Cyber Essentials Plus certified, why it’s important to work with a partner who is, and why you should be too. Find out more here 👉 decentgroup.co.uk/news-and-v… #CyberSecurity #SME @CyberEssentials
Cyber Essentials can help you avoid cyberattacks

ALT Cyber Essentials can help you avoid cyberattacks

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In our July update we explain why partnering with a Cyber Essentials Plus certified provider is important to protect your business, how an automated page layout tool saves a design company months of manual work, & look at one of our favourite features 👉 linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

Decent Group update July 2026 | Decent Group

In our July update we explain why partnering with a Cyber Essentials Plus certified provider is an important step in protecting your business. We also show how an automated page layout tool is saving...

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Technology can totally transform how your business functions BUT true transformation comes from a business system built specially for you & your needs. It HAS to be a perfect fit. We work closely with you to ensure that you get the #Bespokesystem you need. decentgroup.co.uk/bespoke-so…
Director James welcomes a client

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See #FileMaker #AI in action. Our video shows how AI can extract key information from invoices, PDFs, scans or photos, even if they’re handwritten – cutting out manual data entry. A practical, high-value use of AI that solves a real business problem.
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In our June newsletter we report on what’s new in FileMaker 2026. Explore how our bespoke iPad app, web portal & reporting system transformed operations for a retail chain & see our approach to selecting date ranges 👉 linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… @ClarisOfficial #FileMaker2026
Welcome to our June newsletter

ALT Welcome to our June newsletter

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