Direct answer
Before hiring a software agency, prepare your goal, users, current workflow, pain points, must-have features, timeline, constraints, and examples of tools you already use. You do not need a perfect technical document to begin.
The best starting notes
Write down what is not working today and what would improve if the project succeeds. Screens and features matter, but the workflow behind them matters more.
If you have existing software, prepare access details or screenshots for the discovery stage.
- Goal
- Users
- Workflow
- Pain points
- Timeline
- Constraints
How this helps the quote
Better preparation leads to fewer assumptions, more realistic planning, and a build plan that matches the business instead of guessing from a feature list.