I build custom software for small businesses. Each project has a fixed scope and price, and I deliver it in weeks for less than an agency charges. You own what I build, with no subscriptions.
A fixed-price build of one specific tool, scoped in our first conversation. Examples include client portals, internal dashboards, automation between the tools you already use, document processing, custom CRM logic, and reporting.
A monthly retainer for companies that want a developer on call. I extend what we built, fix new problems, and change the software when your business changes.
When the project is done, the software is yours. The code, the deployment, the documentation, the keys to every service it runs on. No per-seat fees. No vendor lock-in. No monthly subscription that raises its price every January. If you want to hire someone else to maintain or extend it in two years, you can. If you want to sell your business, the software transfers with it.
Off-the-shelf software rents you access to someone else's product. Custom software that you own is an asset on your balance sheet.
30 minutes, no cost. You describe what's not working. I ask questions. If it's not a fit, I'll tell you.
I write a proposal that sets the scope, a fixed price, and a timeline.
You see a demo every week, so we catch problems early.
I deploy it, train your team, and hand over documentation. If you want ongoing support, we talk about a retainer. If not, it's yours.
I've spent 15 years building software. I started personalsoftware.supply because I kept seeing the same thing: small businesses sitting on operational problems that an experienced developer could solve in a few weeks, but every agency they talked to was too expensive.
AI-assisted development changed the cost. One experienced developer can now finish in a few weeks what used to take a team of four three months. That puts custom software within reach of businesses that could never pay for it before.
A few things I've worked on: an AI-driven social media intelligence platform, team project and task management software, a parenting content and community platform, and a global developer platform used by tens of millions of people.
I live and work in Victoria. I work with clients remotely, and on-site when the job needs it.
An agency gives you a team and charges for it. A freelancer costs less but often works without a clear scope or documentation. I deliver scoped, documented work for less than an agency charges, because AI-assisted development lets one experienced developer do work that used to need a team.
No. That's what the initial conversation is for.
I give you a number after the scoping conversation. Every project has a fixed price. I don't bill by the hour.
You see a demo every week, so you can change direction before the work is far along. We agree on the scope and price before I start, and the price doesn't change.
Yes.
It's yours. I transfer the code, the deployment, and the accounts it runs on to you. If you want me to keep maintaining it, we can set up a retainer. If you want to take it to another developer in two years, you can.
The initial call covers that. Plenty of people just want a second opinion on their setup.
A free 30-minute call. Describe what's not working and I'll tell you if I can help.
Book a 30-minute callOr email me at hello@personalsoftware.supply