Own Your Software. Built to work the way you do.
We build custom systems for workflows that don't fit generic tools. Unlimited users. No subscriptions. Yours forever.
100% UK based
Never offshored
Transparent costs
for peace of mind
A team that
understands process
Plain English
No tech jargon
Is Your Software Working Against You?
Side spreadsheets
Your software doesn't do what you need so your team maintains shadow spreadsheets
Forcing tools to fit
Pushing the boundaries of your systems in ways they weren't designed for
Manual glue work
Copy-paste between tools that don't talk to each other
When does custom make sense?
- High-frequency manual workflows - done multiple times daily or weekly
- Unique processes or business models - don't fit standard tools
- Fighting expensive software - spending £100+/month
- Shadow systems everywhere - team maintains workarounds
- Growth bottleneck - technology chaos holding you back
If you're ticking 2+, custom probably makes sense.
Common Situations We Solve
We build focused systems for processes that are unique to your business and don't fit generic tools. One workflow at a time. Add more as your needs grow.
Project Tracking
Fighting project management tools that don't match your workflow
→ Custom system built around your actual process
Client Onboarding
Manual processes across forms, emails, and spreadsheets
→ Automated workflow that guides clients through
Compliance Tracking
Managing regulatory requirements in spreadsheets or clunky software
→ Purpose-built compliance system
Internal Operations
Unique business processes that no off-the-shelf tool handles
→ Custom workflow system
Reporting & Analytics
Manually compiling reports from multiple systems every week/month
→ Automated dashboard with real-time insights
Data Management
Important business data scattered across multiple tools and spreadsheets
→ Centralised system with proper workflows and permissions
Not seeing your situation here? That's fine - these are just common examples. Book a free 20-minute audit and we'll look at your specific case. If custom doesn't make sense for you, we'll tell you honestly.
Real Projects, Real Results
Concrete examples of custom systems we've built and the measurable impact they've delivered.
Strategic Planning Tool
Challenge:
School development plans lived in Word/spreadsheets with messy version control. Updates were fed back and managed manually. No overview of progress, no continuity, and no link between strategic objectives and day-to-day work happening across the school.
Solution:
Multi-school platform with AI that turns conversations into structured, trackable projects. Tailored reports for Ofsted, SLT and Governors. Supports SDPs, development plans, and personal to-do lists
Result:
- • £10,000 investment
- • Saves schools 5+ hours per week
- • Replaced £150+/month per-user SaaS system (10+ users)
- • Future licensable asset to recoup investment (for sale or as a service)
Weekly Tracker System
Challenge:
Writing detailed weekly trackers for an alternative provision was time-consuming as they grew. Inconsistent quality across staff with varying writing confidence. Senior staff spent hours proofreading. No existing solution on the market for APs specialised in SEN.
Solution:
Custom system that supports staff to produce high-quality, consistently-worded weekly trackers efficiently while maintaining their relational approach. Designed from day 1 to be multi-site to support company growth.
Result:
- • £7,000 investment
- • 5 hours per week saved on proofreading
- • Consistent quality across all trackers
- • Reduced senior staff proofreading time
Invoice Integration
Challenge:
Bookkeeper for a professional services firm spent 4 hours monthly manually transferring invoices from their time-billing CRM into Xero.
Solution:
Custom integration to automatically sync invoices from CRM to Xero every month.
Result:
- • £1,500 investment
- • 4 hours per month saved
- • Zero manual data entry errors
- • Frees bookkeeper for higher-value work
What could a custom solution save your business?
Use our calculator to discover the hidden costs in your current systems and see how a bespoke solution could deliver a similar return on investment for your business.
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We make bespoke software accessible to businesses of any size by building one focused system for the workflow causing you friction.
Not trying to replace your entire stack. Just the bit that's not working.
What that looks like:
Start with one specific workflow (membership management, project tracking, client / employee onboarding, etc.)
Usually 4-6 weeks from start to launch
Fixed pricing, no surprises
You own everything: code, data, complete control
We're not anti-SaaS. If your tools work well, keep them. But when they don't fit, custom costs less than you might think.
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