About
We make software that gets out of the way
Centennial Business Systems was founded by business owners with a huge variety of small to medium sized service businesses because the solutions just weren't good enough.
We developed tools for ourselves and came to realise these systems (advanced logistics tools, custom CRM's, lead generators, etc.,) worked better, more reliably, and were easier to use with more functionality than what was out there. We began selling these systems by demand, and haven't looked back since.
We have since expanded into a variety of avenues, some more relevant to larger businesses, some passion projects. But the principle has never changed: build exactly what is needed, make it fast, make it reliable, and make it simple enough that people actually use it.
Today our team of engineers, designers, and consultants works with a multitude of businesses across a wide range of services including logistics, pest control, landscaping and cutting edge software companies.
What we believe
Clarity over complexity
Simple systems can solve hard problems: the transistor rests on a fundamentally simple concept, but powers the worlds compute. If a solution needs a manual to operate, it is not finished yet.
Built from experience
We have sat where you sat and build solutions with an actual appreciation of the challenges, not just as mindless coders, but with the experience required to build the right systems.
Honest timelines
We scope carefully and communicate early when things change. No padding, no sandbagging, no surprise invoices at the end of a project.
Long-term thinking
We build software that lasts. Clean architecture, comprehensive tests, and documentation that means someone else can maintain it if they need to.
Leadership
Josh Naylor
Consultant & Lead Dev
Louie Scarlett
Consultant & Customer Success