Practical help for small businesses · Melbourne

Less admin.
Fewer subscriptions.
More time for your business.

You're running a business, not a software company. If you're paying too much for your website, juggling spreadsheets or repeating the same tasks every week, there may be a simpler way.

No agency. No jargon. Just one person helping you make things work better.

✓Less money tied up in software
✓Less time spent on repetitive work
✓More control over your tools
Sound familiar?

You're paying for complexity you don't need.

Sometimes the solution is a better website. Sometimes it's automating a spreadsheet. Sometimes it's simply getting rid of a tool that's costing more than it's worth.

01 / WEBSITES

A website without the monthly headache.

Fast, straightforward websites that can often run on free hosting. Pay for what you need, not a pile of extras you don't use.

02 / EVERYDAY ADMIN

Stop doing the same thing twice.

Tracking equipment, chasing updates, copying data, building reports. Small custom tools can take repetitive steps off your plate.

03 / SUBSCRIPTIONS

Keep the useful tools. Lose the rest.

We'll look at what you're paying for and whether a simpler alternative makes sense. If your current setup is better, I'll say so.

The point isn't more technology

You didn't start a business to spend your evenings updating spreadsheets.

Good tools should quietly do their job in the background, so you can get on with yours.

Put a number on it

What is the current way costing you?

Try these quick estimates. No email required. They're starting points for a conversation, not promises of savings.

What do your subscriptions cost?

Those monthly charges add up quickly.

Illustrative 3-year difference
A$1,150 saved
Compared with keeping your current subscriptions.

Does not include changes in functionality, migration effort beyond the stated project cost, maintenance or unforeseen costs.

What is repetitive admin costing you?

Time you could be spending on your customers and your work.

Potential annual time returned
138 hours
Equivalent to A$6,900 of time, based on 46 working weeks.

Illustrative capacity, not guaranteed cash savings. Actual results depend on what can be automated and how the tool is used.

Straightforward from the start

No big process. No complicated pitch.

01

You tell me what's annoying you.

A recurring task, an expensive subscription, a messy workflow. You don't need to know what the solution should be.

02

We work out if there's a better way.

I'll look at the practical options, the likely cost and the trade-offs. Not everything needs to be rebuilt.

03

I build something that fits.

If it makes sense, we agree on a clear scope and price. You get a working tool, a proper handover and the choice of ongoing support.

Things I've built for my own work

Small tools. Real problems.

These are personal projects, not paid client case studies. They show the kind of practical systems I can put together.

inventory.
EQUIPMENT & ASSETS

Know what you own and where it is.

Keep equipment records, photos and locations in one searchable place.

checklist.
REPEATABLE WORKFLOWS

Never rebuild the same list.

Reusable checklists for jobs, shoots and recurring processes.

docs.
DOCUMENT ORGANISATION

Find the paperwork you need.

Organise documents and records without another maze of folders.

A few fair questions

Before you ask.

Can hosting really be free?

For many simple websites, yes. Cloudflare offers free hosting within its plan limits. Domains, email, specialist services, maintenance and more complex functionality may still cost money. I'll explain the actual running costs before you commit.

Will I have to pay you every month?

Not automatically. Projects can be delivered with a one-off implementation fee and a handover. Optional maintenance and support are available separately. Some services may have their own recurring charges.

Will I own what you build?

That's the default approach: your domain, accounts, data and project deliverables should be under your control, subject to the agreed contract and any third-party licences.

Is it secure?

Security is considered from the outset, including access control and careful handling of data. The safeguards depend on the project. Sensitive or high-risk systems may need independent technical review before launch.

What if I don't know what I need?

That's fine. Tell me what takes too much time or costs too much money. We can start there.

Let's start with the problem

What's taking up too much time or money?

Tell me a little about it. I'll give you a straightforward view of whether I think there's a better way.

Matteo Curcio
Independent digital solutions · Melbourne

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