What We Do
We Want to Partner in Your Success.
From first conversation to long-term partnership — we handle every phase of your FileMaker project and stay with you after launch.
Overview
Great Software Is Only Great If It Keeps Working
Dynamic Business Solutions provides FileMaker consulting, custom database development, system integration, and ongoing support to small and mid-size businesses across the country. We've been doing this for over 20 years — and we're still supporting our very first clients.
We believe the relationship doesn't end at launch. Whether you need a new system built from scratch, an aging database modernized, or a long-term support partner who already knows your system inside and out — we're the team that shows up when it matters.
FileMaker Consulting
Before a single line of script is written, we make sure the architecture is right. Our consulting engagements cover system audits, platform assessments, migration planning, and performance optimization for existing FileMaker deployments.
Ideal for
Best for businesses with an existing FileMaker system that has grown beyond its original design, or organizations evaluating FileMaker for the first time.
What's included
- System audits and health checks for existing FileMaker solutions
- Architecture design and data modeling for new builds
- FileMaker version upgrade and migration planning
- Performance analysis and query optimization
- Security review and access control recommendations
Custom Database Development
We design and build FileMaker solutions from the ground up — purpose-built for how your team actually works. Every element, from data structure to user interface, is engineered for your specific processes.
Ideal for
Best for businesses replacing spreadsheets or off-the-shelf software with a solution that fits their exact process — without compromise.
What's included
- Full-cycle development: discovery, design, build, test, deploy
- Custom UI/UX design for desktop, iPad, and WebDirect
- Complex scripting, calculation logic, and workflow automation
- Role-based access control and multi-user environments
- Reporting, dashboards, and data visualization
System Integration
FileMaker doesn't have to be an island. We connect your database to the other tools your business depends on — so information flows automatically and your team stops re-entering data.
Ideal for
Best for businesses running multiple disconnected tools and spending hours on manual data transfer between systems.
What's included
- REST API integrations with third-party platforms
- QuickBooks, Xero, and accounting software sync
- CRM and marketing platform connections
- E-commerce and payment gateway integrations
- Automated data import/export and ETL workflows
FileMaker Integration with HTML, CSS, JavaScript & JSON
We extend FileMaker's native capabilities with modern web technologies — embedding custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript directly into your solution via WebViewer, and leveraging JSON for seamless data exchange with external APIs and services. The result is a richer, more dynamic user experience without leaving the FileMaker platform.
Ideal for
Best for businesses that want a more modern, interactive FileMaker experience — or need their database to communicate with web-based platforms and APIs.
What's included
- Custom WebViewer components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Interactive charts, maps, and data visualizations inside FileMaker
- JSON parsing and generation for REST API communication
- FileMaker Data API integration for web and mobile front-ends
- Dynamic forms, calendars, and UI widgets embedded in layouts
PowerPoint Presentations
We transform your FileMaker data and business insights into polished, professional PowerPoint presentations. Whether you need executive dashboards, client-facing reports, or recurring operational summaries, we design slides that communicate clearly and look the part.
Ideal for
Best for businesses that regularly present data to leadership, clients, or stakeholders and want professional, consistent output without manual formatting effort.
What's included
- Custom-designed slide decks built from your FileMaker data
- Executive summaries, KPI dashboards, and operational reports
- Client-facing proposals and project status presentations
- Branded templates aligned to your company style guide
- Automated or recurring report generation from live data
API Integration
We design and implement robust API integrations that connect your FileMaker solution — and your broader business systems — to the platforms, services, and data sources you depend on. Whether you're consuming third-party APIs or exposing your own data via the FileMaker Data API, we handle the architecture, authentication, error handling, and ongoing maintenance.
Ideal for
Best for businesses that need their FileMaker solution to communicate reliably with external platforms — from payment processors and shipping carriers to CRMs, ERPs, and custom web applications.
What's included
- REST and SOAP API design, consumption, and troubleshooting
- FileMaker Data API setup for web and mobile front-ends
- OAuth 2.0, API key, and token-based authentication flows
- Webhook configuration for real-time event-driven data sync
- Error handling, retry logic, and integration monitoring
Automated Server-Side Scripts
We design and implement FileMaker Server-side scripts that run automatically on a schedule — processing data, sending notifications, syncing records, generating reports, and performing maintenance tasks without any manual intervention. Server-side scripting keeps your system healthy, your data current, and your team focused on higher-value work.
Ideal for
Best for businesses with repetitive data tasks, time-sensitive notifications, or nightly processing needs that currently require manual effort or are simply not getting done.
What's included
- Scheduled script sequences for nightly processing and batch operations
- Automated email notifications and alert triggers
- Data validation, cleanup, and integrity checks on a recurring schedule
- Automated report generation and distribution
- Server-side API calls for background data sync with external systems
Project Management
We manage the full lifecycle of your FileMaker project — from kickoff through delivery — so you're never left wondering what's happening or when things will be done. Our structured approach keeps projects on track, stakeholders informed, and scope under control.
Ideal for
Best for businesses running complex, multi-phase FileMaker projects that require clear accountability, structured communication, and disciplined delivery.
What's included
- Defined project scope, milestones, and delivery timelines
- Regular status updates and stakeholder communication
- Change request management and scope control
- Risk identification and mitigation planning
- Coordination across development, testing, and deployment phases
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Your business evolves — your database should too. Our support plans keep your FileMaker solution performing, secure, and aligned with how your team works today. Because we built it, we understand it completely — no onboarding a new vendor who has to reverse-engineer your solution.
Ideal for
Best for businesses that want a long-term technical partner rather than a one-off project vendor.
What's included
- Dedicated support with guaranteed response times
- Feature enhancements and iterative development
- FileMaker Server administration and monitoring
- User training and onboarding for new team members
- Backup verification and disaster recovery planning
Why Choose DBS
What Makes Us Different
We Know Your System
Because we built it, we understand it completely. There's no onboarding a new vendor who has to reverse-engineer your solution — we're already the experts.
Proactive, Not Just Reactive
We don't wait for things to break. Our approach identifies and addresses issues before they impact your team or your data.
Senior Expertise on Every Project
No junior developers, no handoffs to account managers. The people you meet in discovery are the people building your solution.
Training That Actually Sticks
Our training is hands-on, practical, and tailored to your team's real workflows — not generic tutorials that leave users more confused than when they started.
How We Work
A Process Built for Clarity
Discovery
We start by understanding your business — your workflows, pain points, data, and goals. No assumptions, no templates.
Design
We map out the data model, user interface, and integration points before writing a single line of code.
Build
Development happens in iterative cycles with regular check-ins, so you see progress and can give feedback throughout.
Deploy
We handle server setup, data migration, user testing, and go-live support — so the transition is smooth.
Support
After launch, we stay available for enhancements, training, and ongoing maintenance as your needs evolve.
Ready to Build Something Great?
Let's start the conversation. Tell us what you're working with and we'll help you figure out the right approach.