Off-the-shelf software that almost fits — but not quite.
Most small businesses end up with a patchwork of tools that don't talk to each other. You're copying data by hand, chasing updates between apps, or paying monthly subscriptions for features you don't need.
The fix isn't another SaaS subscription. It's a tool built around the way your business actually works — one that does exactly what you need and nothing you don't.
Copying data between systems
Hours lost every week re-entering the same information into different apps. That's time you could spend on actual work.
Paying for features you never use
Generic platforms come bloated with options you don't need — and still missing the one thing your business actually requires.
Manual processes that shouldn't be manual
Reminders, reports, invoices, status updates — tasks that could run themselves, but don't because no one has set it up properly.
Tools built around your business
Every project is different, but here are the things I build most often — and the problems they solve.
Custom Web Applications
Need something that doesn't exist? I'll build it. Customer portals, booking systems, data dashboards — whatever your business needs, built to fit the way you actually work.
- Customer portals & self-service tools
- Booking & scheduling systems
- Data dashboards & reports
Business Automation
Stop doing the same thing twice. I'll connect your systems and automate the repetitive tasks — so you get those hours back every week.
- Automated emails & notifications
- Data sync between apps
- Scheduled reports & exports
Integrations & APIs
Make your existing tools work together. I connect websites to Xero, Stripe, CRMs, and anything else with an API — so data flows where it's needed, automatically.
- Xero, Stripe, GoCardless
- CRMs & email platforms
- Anything with an API
The right tool for serious business software
I use Python and Django because they let me build reliable, maintainable software fast — without taking shortcuts that cost you later.
Faster to build — faster to launch
Python lets me build quickly without cutting corners. You get a working product in weeks, not months — and I don't have to charge you for the extra time a slower language would take.
Proven at scale — not experimental
Instagram, Spotify, and the NHS all run on Python. It's rock-solid, battle-tested technology — not a gamble. Your business software will be built on something reliable.
Grows with your business
Start with something small and add to it as you need. Python scales from a simple booking form to processing thousands of transactions a day — without rebuilding everything.
Easy to hand over or extend
Clean, readable code that any competent developer can pick up. If you ever need someone else to add a feature or take over the project, Python developers are easy to find.
Your tools built by someone who understands your business.
When I build something for you, I take the time to understand how your business actually works. Not just the technical brief — the reality of your day-to-day. That's how you get software that genuinely saves you time.
Tell me what you needBusiness-first thinking
I learn your workflow before I write a line of code.
Solo developer
You deal directly with me — no juniors or outsourcing.
20 years Python
Deep expertise in Django, APIs, and automation.
Long-term partner
Ongoing support and iterations as your needs evolve.
How it works
No jargon, no lengthy discovery phases, no surprises. Here's how we go from first conversation to something working.
Tell me what you need
We'll have a plain-English conversation about the problem you're trying to solve. No forms to fill in, no RFP to write. Just tell me what's not working and what you wish it did instead.
Get a clear, fixed quote
I'll write up exactly what I'll build, how long it will take, and what it will cost. Fixed price — not hourly. No "scope creep" invoices showing up at the end.
I build it — and stay available
I'll show you working progress throughout, so there are no surprises at the end. Once you're happy, it goes live. And I don't disappear — I'm here for questions, updates, and whatever comes next.
No hourly billing.
No hidden extras.
Every project starts with a free conversation. After that, I'll send you a clear, itemised quote with a single fixed price.
Nothing changes without your approval, and the final bill will match your quote — guaranteed.
Get a Free QuoteSmall Automation or Integration
Connect two systems, automate a workflow, or build a simple internal tool — quoted individually, fixed price, no surprises
Custom Web Application
Customer portals, booking systems, data dashboards — scoped and priced to your exact requirements, always fixed price
Hosting & Ongoing Support
Managed hosting, backups, security updates, and next business day support — included with every project
All prices exclude VAT. Every quote is fixed — no hourly billing, ever.
Questions I get asked a lot
Do I need to understand Python to work with you?
Not at all. You tell me what your business needs, and I handle the technical side. I'll explain everything in plain English — the only time you'll hear about Python is if you ask.
How long does a typical project take?
It depends on the scope, but most small business tools or integrations take 2–6 weeks. I'll give you a specific timeline in your quote, and I'll stick to it.
What if I need changes after the project is finished?
I'm available for ongoing support and future work. Small tweaks are often included in my support package — larger changes get their own fixed-price quote.
Can you work with my existing systems?
Almost certainly yes. If the software you use has an API — and most modern tools do — I can connect it to whatever I build for you. Just mention what you're already using when we chat.
I'm not sure exactly what I need — is that OK?
Absolutely. Most people come to me with a problem, not a spec sheet. Tell me what's frustrating you or slowing you down, and I'll help you work out the best way to fix it.
Why not just use off-the-shelf software?
Sometimes off-the-shelf is the right answer — and I'll tell you honestly if it is. But when generic tools don't quite fit, a custom solution often pays for itself quickly in time saved.
Got a project in mind?
Let's have a chat.
Tell me about your business and what's slowing you down. Even if you're not sure exactly what you need yet — a quick call is usually enough to figure out whether I can help.