One of the most serious issues with the computer automation of business processes is the way that the technology, and the overheads of implementing it, get in the way of creative ideas.

Chris Morrow, MD of Prime Selection wanted to provide his customers with a web-based tool that will help them manage staff acquisition, including, particularly, temporary and contract staff. Moreover, he wanted to licence this software to his clients for nothing - for as long as Prime Selection remains the "preferred supplier" of staff to the users of his software.