Software Innovation that Created a Niche Market

Ned Fasullo • October 8, 2026

Salus Facilities Assurance was stuck in 2nd gear. The team at VPG got their project back into 5th gear in less than 90 days and go-to-market ready.

What was the catalyst for the Salus platform? What value did it bring to the table for customer? We created this platform to give our customers an interactive solution to their facility documentation. More accurate data input and output. For the customer it is a facility asset management tool.

When the VPG team came onboard, where was the project compared to where it is today just 11 months later? With the previous team we had on board at over 18 months of developing we were at about 70% of where we wanted the platform to be. With VPG we were able to finish the remaining 30% in less than a couple of months. Since finishing the original we have been able to advance our platform with new ideas not only from us but also from VPG and their developers. We are constantly evolving our platform and creating new addons with the help of the team. AI and Site Works (our work order system). On the administration side, VPG has developed numerous programs to help with organization and streamlining our process.

How was VPG’s approach compared to the prior vendor? What did this approach allow you to accomplish? VPG has a go get it approach. Not only for the development side but also on the sales side. VPG is always looking for a new market to bring our product to as well as other avenues in our current market.

What innovation and new concepts did VPG present to enhance the platform’s go-to-market viability? What VPG brought to us encompassed a lot of innovative features and enhancements that tripled the value-proposition that our clients receive using the platform each day - and they continue to produce new and better ideas that just make sense.

What’s your overall feelings about working with VPG on this or other projects as they present themselves? To says we are pleased is an understatement. The collaboration with VPG's team on the development of our platform and in how we market this platform to potential customers has been second to none. We would highly recommend VPG to any business looking for faster, better and are growth-minded. They will get the job done.

The SiteWorks Module inside the Salus Facilities Management platform. SiteWorks is a full-scope facility maintenance system.

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Strategic Blueprint for Successful E-Commerce

By Ned Fasullo • October 8, 2026

This presentation was performed in conjunction with Louisiana SBDC on October 6 as a webinar. Enjoy the materials and let us know if we can be of service! The digital commerce landscape has undergone a profound structural transformation over the past decade, evolving from an alternative supplementary sales channel into the absolute foundational infrastructure of modern retail. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those operating within localized economic ecosystems, the strategic adoption of e-commerce is no longer an optional luxury or a secondary priority; it is a critical determinant of long-term operational survivability, market penetration, and scalable growth. This exhaustive analysis provides the foundational content, strategic insights, and empirical data required to systematically advise entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners on the planning, deployment, and execution of digital storefronts.