LanceTek

Software and automation for small businesses, built by one person you can talk to.

I build custom tools, set up AI automation that checks with you before it acts, and run the servers underneath. You deal with the person writing the code, from first call to handover.

Example automation: handling an enquiry email An enquiry email arrives. An AI agent reads it, sorts it and drafts a reply. You check the draft and approve or edit it. The reply is sent and your customer records are updated. Every step is logged on your own server. An enquiry email arrives into your shared inbox An agent reads and sorts it checks your price list and diary, drafts a reply You check the draft approve, edit or bin it; nothing goes out without you Reply sent, records updated customer list and diary in step every step logged on your server
A typical automation, drawn as I would sketch it on our first call. Example

What I do

Three kinds of work, often combined. Each is priced as a fixed quote after a free first conversation.

Custom software

Booking systems, quoting tools, customer portals and internal dashboards that fit how your business already works, instead of bending to a subscription product.

Usually £4,000 to £18,000

AI automation

Agents that read emails, forms and documents, do the routine part of the job and hand you the decision. Built to be checked, logged and switched off easily.

Usually £1,500 to £7,500

DevOps and self-hosting

Servers, backups, deployments and monitoring, on your own hardware or a UK host. Fewer monthly subscriptions, and data that stays where you can see it.

From £750, or £180 a month

How working together goes

The same four steps whether the job is a two-week automation or a four-month build. You always know what stage we are at and what it will cost.

  1. Free, about an hour

    A conversation about the problem

    A call or a visit. You show me how the job is done today; I ask a lot of questions and sketch the process with you.

  2. Within a week

    A written proposal and fixed quote

    What I will build, what I will not, how long it takes and what it costs. If it is not worth automating, I will say so.

  3. Weekly check-ins

    Building, in small working pieces

    You get something usable early and see progress every week. Changes of direction are discussed, not billed by surprise.

  4. Handover, then optional support

    Handover you can keep

    Documentation in plain English, the source code and the passwords are yours. Support afterwards is optional, monthly and cancellable.

From the Journal

Notes on the tools I use to build for clients, and why I chose them.

Got a job that eats your week?

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