Running your business can be easier.Put out an SOS.
SOS builds web apps, workflow automations, and spreadsheet systems that give your team back the hours they're losing to inefficient work.
Automated in 2 weeks. Saves 6 hours/week.
What if your operations ran themselves?
SOS replaces manual data entry, fragile workarounds, and fragmented tools with resilient automation systems. We build exact fits for your actual workflows—so your team can stop syncing data and start using it.
WHAT WE BUILD
Three ways we eliminate your busywork
Web apps, automation, and spreadsheet systems — each built to your workflows, each designed to run without you.
01 — WEB APPS & SITES
One app, custom-built. Zero SaaS subscriptions you don't need.
Custom internal tools, client-facing apps, and marketing sites built in React and Next.js. Deployed fast, built to last — exactly the features you need, none of the bloat.
- Internal dashboards and workflow tools
- Client portals and customer-facing apps
- Marketing sites built for SEO and speed
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02 — AUTOMATION
Add value, not process.
Your tools were never designed to work together — but they can. We build the automation layer between your apps using n8n and Make, so when something happens in one, the right thing happens in all the others. No manual handoffs. No you in the middle.
- Calendly books a call → HubSpot logs the contact → QuickBooks creates the invoice
- Scheduled tasks and triggers that run without anyone watching
- Custom workflows built around your actual process, not a template
03 — SPREADSHEET SYSTEMS
Your spreadsheet's ceiling isn't Excel's. It's yours.
Production-grade Excel and Google Sheets systems built with VBA and Apps Script. We replace fragile formula webs with reliable, automated pipelines your team can actually maintain.
- API-connected data pipelines
- One-click report generation engines
- Self-healing scripts with error handling and logging
WHY SOS
Why not just figure it out yourself?
Most operators already know what's broken. Here's why knowing isn't the same as fixing.
It takes time you don't have.
Most operators already know exactly what's broken. The bottleneck isn't the idea — it's the 40 hours to build, test, and maintain a custom system on top of your actual job.
Generic tools don't fit your workflow.
SaaS was built for the average company. Your approval process, your quoting flow, your data structure — none of it maps neatly to a template. The tool needs to fit the work, not the other way around.
We stay in it.
We host, maintain, and monitor what we build. When something breaks or your process changes, we update it. You don't manage the tool — you use it.
HOW IT WORKS
From first call to live in 2 weeks
Describe the Problem
Tell us what's slowing you down. We listen, ask the right questions, and map the workflow together on your first call. No prep required — just bring the problem.
Design a Solution
We design the fix and walk you through it before building anything. What gets automated, what gets built, what it replaces — scoped and priced before we write a line of code.
Validate Functionality
We build and you test against real data and real workflows — not a demo environment. Every component gets validated before we ship.
Ready When You Need Us
We host, maintain, and monitor what we build. Your system stays live, updated, and supported — with us on call when anything needs to change.
WORK & RESULTS
Real projects. Real outcomes.
Inbox Ghostwriter
Wealth advisory firm (RIA) · Syracuse, NY
Every client email used to start with 10–20 minutes of digging. Now it starts with a draft.
- Drafts the reply in the advisor’s own voice — grounded in past threads, CRM notes, and call transcripts.
- A morning digest surfaces what’s drafted, plus the items that need his call.
- Reviewed before sending — nothing goes out on its own.
RINO Rents
Replaced a patchwork of spreadsheets and phone calls with one operating system.
- Quotes, agreements, dispatch, availability, crew time, and invoicing — in one place.
- Real-time availability ended the “wait, is that unit back yet?” call.
- In-app feedback routes straight to GitHub Issues for support.
Lead Intake Automation
A prospect books a call — the rest happens on its own.
- HubSpot gets the new contact the moment they book.
- QuickBooks queues the estimate automatically.
- No manual entry, no copy-pasting, no dropped leads.
Client Billing Automation
Monthly billing that runs itself on the 1st.
- Pulls hours from Clockify, applies per-client rates, creates the Wave invoice.
- Renders a PDF and lands a Gmail draft with the Zelle QR attached.
- You review and send — nothing goes out automatically.
The Munching Moose
Full marketing site for a local food business, built from scratch.
- Mobile-first and fast-loading.
- Designed to convert visitors into customers.
- Hidden feedback shortcut — Ctrl+Shift+F files straight to GitHub Issues.
Mountain Top Therapy Services
Full marketing site for a developmental therapy practice in Littleton, CO.
- Replaced a Google Sites placeholder with a fast, mobile-first build.
- Covers speech, OT, literacy, and behavior support.
- Built to convert families into booked consultations.
Denver Sticker Swap
A free app for World Cup 2026 collectors to find neighbors with the exact stickers they’re missing — and swap in person.
- Geo-matching ranks nearby collectors by mutual benefit — your spares fill their gaps, theirs fill yours.
- One-tap have / need / spare tracking across base and foil/special editions, plus bulk paste-in.
- Facebook, Google, and magic-link sign-in; four languages; neighborhood-only location for privacy.
FAQ
Questions we get on every first call
No. Everything we build is designed for the people already doing the work. If your team can use a spreadsheet and click a button, they can run the automation. We provide documentation and training for every project.
Most projects go from first call to live in 2 weeks. Simple automations and spreadsheet systems can be running in under a week. Larger web applications typically take 2-4 weeks depending on scope. Every engagement starts with a free Solution Design Call where we'll give you a realistic timeline before any work begins.
It depends on what we're building. Straightforward automations and spreadsheet systems are typically fixed-fee. Custom web apps are scoped with a clear cap agreed upfront — so you always know your ceiling before we start. Every engagement begins with a free Solution Design Call so we can scope it properly.
It depends on the engagement type. Fixed-fee projects use a milestone structure — 40% on kickoff, 40% on delivery, 20% on sign-off. Hourly projects (typically custom web apps) require a deposit to start, then are invoiced bi-weekly for hours worked against an agreed cap. Either way, you know your ceiling before we begin.
Yes. Web apps and automation systems we build are hosted and monitored by us on your own subdomain. A simple monthly plan covers hosting, monitoring, and minor changes — we're on call when anything needs to update, so you don't need a technical team to keep the lights on.
We host and monitor what we build, so we usually know before you do. If something isn't working as specified, we fix it. That's part of what the monthly plan covers.
Almost certainly. We're platform-agnostic — Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or custom web stacks. We build on top of your current setup, not beside it. If your platform has an API or allows scripting, we can work with it.
That's exactly what the free Solution Design Call is for. Bring your messiest workflow. We'll map the bottleneck, identify the highest-ROI opportunity, and give you a clear plan — even if you never hire us.
OR SKIP THE CALL
Just describe the problem.
Not ready to book a call? Send a quick note. We'll read it and reply within 1 business day — no pitch, no pressure.
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Most teams assume inefficiency is just part of the job. It isn't.