FileMaker Development by People Who Actually Know It

We're the UK's #1 ranked Claris Partner, led by a Claris MVP. When you work with Clockwork, you're working with the team that other FileMaker developers come to when they're stuck.

#1
UK Claris Partner ranking
300+
Claris Community best answers
28+
Years on the platform

Custom FileMaker systems, built to last

Off-the-shelf software works until it doesn't. The workarounds accumulate, the spreadsheets multiply, and the original vendor either can't or won't change the things that matter. Custom FileMaker development eliminates that problem at source, you get a system designed around your actual processes, maintained by people who understand both the platform and your business.

We typically work with organisations where data is central to operations but the tools they're using aren't keeping up. Common starting points include:

Replacing spreadsheet-based operations

When the business is running on Excel and the cracks are showing, version control, multi-user access, no audit trail, we build the system that should have been there from the start.

Connecting systems that don't talk to each other

Sage on one side, a warehouse system on the other, a spreadsheet in the middle. We build the integrations that remove the manual steps and the errors they create.

Automating high-volume, repetitive work

Artwork generation, order processing, reporting, document creation, if your team is doing the same thing repeatedly, it can usually be automated.

Building mobile and web-facing workflows

FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone, WebDirect for browser access, Data API for integration with web applications. Your system works where your people are.

Why FileMaker, and why Clockwork

Fast to build, fast to change

FileMaker's development environment lets us build and iterate quickly. You see working software early, and changes don't require a redevelopment cycle.

Multi-user from day one

FileMaker is a proper relational database platform with robust multi-user support. It scales from a handful of users to hundreds without architectural changes.

Integrates with everything

REST APIs, SQL, Claris Connect, ODBC, MBS Plugin. We've connected FileMaker to more systems than we can count, Sage, Xero, SAP Ariba, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Graph, and many more.

Depth of expertise that's hard to find

Our principal developer is a Claris MVP with over 300 verified answers on the Claris Community forum. We've solved problems that most FileMaker developers haven't encountered.

Systems we've built

A cross-section of the custom systems we've delivered over the years. Most client work is confidential, but these give an honest picture of the range.

Store fixture planning

Manages ordering for a major UK retailer's store fit-out programme, phased ordering, component-level management, and live status across multiple locations.

Digital evidence management

Image ingestion and retrieval system for a UK police force, with multi-user access, chain of custody tracking, and automated court pack generation.

Restaurant ordering, iPad

Touch-native iPad ordering system for a Yorkshire restaurant chain, with allergen management, customisable menu choices, and table management.

Automatic artwork production

Drives Adobe InDesign to generate complex point-of-sale artwork automatically. Store-specific, print-ready PDFs produced in bulk without manual intervention.

Change management platform

Idea capture, project costing, planning, post-delivery analysis, and Kanban workflow visualisation, for a large internal change programme.

Warehouse management

Real-time inventory with paperless tablet apps, barcode scanning, web catalogues, multi-currency pricing, and client ordering portals.

Outdoor event planning

End-to-end platform for planning, costing, booking, and stock management for outdoor event operators and venue managers.

In-store site profiling

iPad app for in-store questionnaires with smart conditional question logic, dynamic form generation, and live data collection for field teams.

Not sure whether FileMaker is the right fit?

We'll tell you honestly. Book a free hour with one of our developers and we'll talk through your problem, no obligation, no sales pitch.

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