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Self-hosted business software, fully managed

Fewer moving parts.
More business.

Software, websites, and automations that work together — on a foundation your business controls.

01 / The tools

Keep the capability.
Change the ownership.

We review the tools you use and identify where a self-hosted alternative fits. Then we set up the applications on a server in your name, migrate the right data, and help your team get comfortable.

  • A website you can move and manage
  • Customer records and documents under your control
  • Tool selection based on the features you actually use
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A few tools we can build with

Website builders
WordPress
E-signatures
DocuSeal
CRM & sales
Twenty
Team messaging
Mattermost
Files & collaboration
Nextcloud

Examples, not guaranteed like-for-like replacements. We'll check features, licensing, and migration in your audit.

02 / The connections

Let the next step
take care of itself.

We connect your website, customer tools, calendar, and communication. From the first inquiry to the next appointment, the routine work keeps moving.

  • New-lead replies and follow-up reminders
  • Booking confirmations and appointment reminders
  • Invoices, payment reminders, and record updates
Map my workflow
A better customer journey EXAMPLE WORKFLOW
A new inquiry comes in

Your website captures the details.

The right follow-up goes out

A personal response, without the manual send.

Your customer books a time

Confirmations and reminders take care of themselves.

Your records stay in sync

The information is there when you need it.

FROM INQUIRY TO APPOINTMENT CONNECTED BY BUILTSTEAD
03 / The foundation

Your name on it.
Our care behind it.

We work in your accounts, on your infrastructure. Your managed plan pays for the work needed to keep the system dependable. If you leave, the software doesn't disappear.

  • Setup in your accounts, with clear access
  • Updates, monitoring, and encrypted backups
  • Export and handover support when you move
See managed plans

What ownership looks like

Website & content
Your business
Customer data
Your control
Hosting & domain
Your accounts
Management
Builtstead

Software remains subject to its original license. Your agreement defines the setup, deliverables, access, and handover.

From first conversation to fully connected

A clearer path.
About 30 days.

We handle the moving parts. You know what's happening at every step.

01WEEK 1

Audit

We map your tools, costs, and the repetitive work slowing you down.

02WEEK 1

Blueprint

You get a clear plan, an upfront quote, and a system designed around your business.

03WEEKS 2–3

Build

We set up your tools, connect the workflows, and move what needs to move.

04WEEK 4 +

Launch & care

We test, train, and launch. Then we handle the upkeep while you get on with business.

Straight answers

Good questions.
Clear answers.

A better system starts with knowing what you're getting.

Talk to a real person
What exactly happens in the free audit?

We spend about 30 minutes looking at the software you use, what you pay for it, and the repetitive tasks taking up your time. You receive a written plan showing what we recommend changing and why. There is no obligation to move forward.

Do I need to be technical to use this?

No. We set up the system, connect the tools, and walk you through using them. Your managed plan covers updates, monitoring, backups, and support. You focus on running your business.

Can I keep tools that already work for me?

Yes. The audit starts with your workflow. We identify what makes sense to keep, connect, or replace, including any features and integrations you rely on. A replacement is only useful if it fits the job.

Why is there a monthly fee if I own the system?

Your monthly plan pays for our ongoing work: updates, backups, monitoring, maintenance, and support. It does not rent you access to your software. Your data and configuration remain under your control, subject to each software license.

What will it actually cost?

Builds start at $750, with managed plans from $199 per month. Hosting and your domain are paid directly to your providers. We confirm your scope and the full cost in the audit before you commit. See pricing and plan details.

What if I decide to leave?

Managed plans are month to month, with 30 days’ notice. You keep your website, business data, and system configuration, and we hand over every login and help with export. If a premium tool on your site is licensed under Builtstead’s account, you may need your own license to keep getting its updates. Annual prepayment is optional.

How soon could my system be live?

Most builds take about 30 days. The exact timeline depends on the scope, data migration, and the accounts we need to connect. Your blueprint sets out the sequence before the build begins.

A better way starts here

What could your
business do
with less busywork?

Let's find out. Get a clear picture of what you can simplify, automate, and own.

  • A review of your tools and subscriptions
  • Your biggest opportunities to automate
  • A written plan, with clear next steps

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See what you're renting — and what it costs.

A 30-minute review of every subscription your business pays for: what it adds up to at list price, what you could own instead, and which admin tasks could run themselves. You get a written plan either way.

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