System Requirements Document (SRD) for azure-business

1. Introduction

This System Requirements Document (SRD) outlines the specifications for the azure-business project, a website designed for Sunshine Coast Consulting, a local business consultancy based in Canada. The website will serve as a digital platform to attract and engage clients, establish credibility, and provide tailored consulting services to a diverse range of audiences.

The target audience includes small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who require expert advice on business growth, marketing, finances, operations, planning, strategy, and problem-solving. This document details the functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications for the project.

2. System Overview

The azure-business project aims to create a professional, user-friendly, and visually appealing website for Sunshine Coast Consulting. The website will serve as a central hub for potential clients to learn about the services offered, explore tailored solutions for their specific needs, and easily get in touch with the consulting team.

The system will:

• Provide a seamless user experience for diverse audiences, including small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
• Highlight Sunshine Coast Consulting's expertise in business growth, marketing, finances, operations, planning, and strategy.
• Offer clear navigation, engaging visuals, and interactive features to enhance user engagement.
• Be optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring accessibility and usability.

Locale-specific considerations include Canadian currency (CAD), time zones, and business practices relevant to the Sunshine Coast region.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Small Business Owner, I should be able to explore consulting services tailored to my industry (e.g., local shops, restaurants, trades, tourism, startups).
• As an Entrepreneur, I should be able to access resources and guidance for business planning, strategy, and problem-solving.
• As a Professional, I should be able to find consulting services to improve my income or organizational efficiency.
• As a User, I should be able to easily contact Sunshine Coast Consulting through a contact form or direct email.
• As a User, I should be able to book a consultation appointment online.
• As a User, I should be able to read testimonials and success stories from past clients.
• As a User, I should be able to access a blog or resource section with articles on business growth, marketing, and strategy.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update the website content, including services, blog posts, and testimonials.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage consultation bookings and inquiries.

4. User Personas

4.1 Small Business Owners

• Description: Owners of local shops, restaurants, trades businesses, tourism businesses, and startups.
• Needs: Guidance on business growth, marketing, finances, and operations.
• Goals: Increase revenue, streamline operations, attract more customers, and expand their businesses.

4.2 Entrepreneurs

• Description: Individuals starting new businesses who need planning, strategy, and guidance.
• Needs: Help with business planning, strategy development, and problem-solving.
• Goals: Launch successful businesses and establish a strong foundation for growth.

4.3 Professionals

• Description: Real estate agents, contractors, and independent workers seeking consulting advice.
• Needs: Improve income, enhance organizational efficiency, and solve specific business challenges.
• Goals: Achieve financial stability and professional growth.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette

• Background: #F5F9FF (soft sky blue)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (clean white)
• Text: #2C3E50 (deep navy blue)
• Accent: #FFB400 (vibrant golden yellow)
• Muted Tones: #B0BEC5 (calm gray-blue)

This palette reflects a professional yet approachable aesthetic, aligning with Sunshine Coast Consulting's brand identity.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Coastal Map Homepage

The homepage will feature an interactive coastal map of the Sunshine Coast region, designed to immediately captivate visitors and establish a local connection.

• Visuals: The map will have a watercolor-style aesthetic with soft, flowing animations that mimic the movement of waves. Key locations (e.g., local shops, restaurants, and landmarks) will be marked with clickable icons.
• Interactions: Hovering over an icon will display a brief description of how Sunshine Coast Consulting can help businesses in that area. Clicking on an icon will lead to a dedicated page with tailored consulting services for that industry.
• Transitions: Smooth zoom-in and zoom-out animations will allow users to explore the map intuitively.
• Micro-interactions: Subtle sound effects (e.g., ocean waves) and animations (e.g., a seagull flying across the screen) will enhance the immersive experience.
• Call-to-Action: A prominent "Book a Consultation" button will float at the bottom of the screen, ensuring easy access.

This design concept will make the website memorable and engaging, while reinforcing the local focus of Sunshine Coast Consulting.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 2 seconds on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The system must support high availability, with 99.9% uptime.
• The website must comply with Canadian accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1).
• The system must be scalable to accommodate increased traffic as the business grows.
• The website must ensure data security, particularly for contact forms and consultation bookings.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Langchain for AI-driven content management

Orchestration

• Docker for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• The target audience primarily uses modern browsers and mobile devices.
• Sunshine Coast Consulting will provide the initial content for the website (e.g., service descriptions, testimonials).
• The website will be hosted on a cloud platform (e.g., Azure or AWS).

Constraints

• The website must adhere to Canadian data privacy regulations.
• The project must be completed within a 3-month timeline.

10. Glossary

• Small Business Owners: Individuals who own and operate small-scale businesses, such as local shops, restaurants, and trades businesses.
• Entrepreneurs: Individuals starting new businesses or ventures.
• Professionals: Independent workers, such as real estate agents and contractors, seeking consulting advice.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a set of standards for making web content accessible to people with disabilities.
• FastAPI: A modern web framework for building APIs with Python.
• Alembic: A database migration tool for SQLAlchemy.
• Langchain: A framework for developing applications powered by language models.