// custom tools & automation · winnipeg, mb
Custom tools & automation
for Winnipeg businesses
Most web developers build brochure sites. This service is for when you need a system that actually does something — a booking tool with your business logic built in, an intake form that saves to a database, a dashboard your team actually uses. If you've been running a spreadsheet to do the job of software that doesn't exist yet, that's exactly what I build.
Book a free discovery call →// what I build
Real tools for real business problems
These are the kinds of systems I build most often. If your problem isn't on this list, it doesn't mean I can't help — most custom work starts with a conversation.
Booking systems with real business logic
Not just a Calendly link — a booking tool that knows your hours, your services, your staff availability, and your deposit rules. Customers book online; you get a notification and the deposit hits your account automatically.
Client intake portals
Replace the PDF form your clients print, fill, scan, and email back. A secure web form that captures everything you need and stores it in a structured database — great for clinics, law offices, and financial services.
Internal dashboards
A single page your team opens every morning showing exactly what they need to know. Job statuses, sales numbers, inventory levels — built around how your operation actually works, not around a generic SaaS template.
Automated email workflows
Welcome messages, appointment reminders, follow-up sequences, and invoices sent automatically based on what happens in your system. Less manual work, more consistent communication, fewer things falling through the cracks.
Form-to-database pipelines
A web form on your site or internal tool that saves submissions to Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, or a real database — ready to filter, sort, and act on without anyone copying data by hand.
Custom report generators
Automated weekly or monthly reports pulled from your existing data and delivered to your inbox. PDF or a shareable link, formatted the way you actually want to read them — not the way some dashboard vendor decided.
// how it works
From idea to working system — with no surprises
Custom work has a reputation for going over budget and over schedule. My process is designed to avoid both.
Free discovery call
30 minutes to understand what you're trying to accomplish. No pitch — just questions. I want to know your process before I suggest how to change it.
Written quote
A clear, fixed-price proposal with a timeline. In your inbox within 48 hours. No vague estimates, no "we'll figure it out as we go."
50% deposit to start
Half upfront, half on handover. Standard for custom work — it keeps things moving and aligns incentives on both sides.
Build and handover
I build it, you review it, we refine it. When you're happy, you get the full code and documentation. Everything in your name, no ongoing fees to me.
// common questions
Things people ask before they commit
What kind of businesses need custom tools?
Any business where someone on the team does the same manual task repeatedly. If someone is copying data between spreadsheets, manually sending reminder emails, tracking jobs in a notebook that should be in a system, or using a clunky SaaS product that almost does what you need — a custom tool usually pays for itself quickly in time saved.
How much does a custom tool or automation cost?
Scope varies too much for a price list. Simple automations — connecting a form to a spreadsheet, setting up triggered email sequences — start around $500. More involved builds like booking systems, intake portals, or internal dashboards typically run $1,500–$5,000. Every project gets a fixed price after a discovery call, before anything starts.
How long does it take to build a custom tool?
Simple workflows take 1–2 weeks. More complex systems with custom interfaces, multiple integrations, or intricate business logic take 3–6 weeks. I give you a realistic timeline in the quote — not an optimistic one that quietly becomes a months-long project.
Do I own the code after the project?
Yes, full ownership. No licensing fees to me for access to your own system, no proprietary black box you can't see inside. You get the complete source code, documentation, and access to every account created for the project. If you ever want to take it to another developer, you can.
Can you integrate with software I already use?
Usually, yes. Google Workspace, QuickBooks, Stripe, Calendly, Mailchimp, Slack, Airtable, Notion, and most common business tools have APIs I can connect to. If you're unsure whether your existing software can integrate, mention it in the discovery call and I'll check before quoting.
Got a process that should be automated?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. Tell me what your team does manually every day, and I'll tell you what I can build, what it costs, and how long it takes. No obligation.
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