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Custom Software for Small Business

Software That Works
The Way You Do.

We build practical software for small businesses. Late payments, lost leads, manual data entry — whatever's slowing you down, we make something that fits how you actually work. No jargon. No tech degree required.

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No obligation • No sales pitch • Plain English, always

Why SimpleBridgeAI?

We help small businesses do more with less — whatever that looks like for yours.

We Know Your World

Late payments, missed calls, answering the same questions all day — we've seen it all. We understand the problem first, then build something that actually fixes it.

Plain Language, Always

No IT gibberish. We explain everything as if we're chatting over a coffee. If you don't understand something, we haven't done our job.

Sized to Fit Your Business

From a one-person side hustle to a 50-person team, we build the right-sized solution — the best fix is rarely the biggest one.

Problems We Solve

From a small fix that saves an hour a day to a full system that transforms how your business runs — here's what we tackle.

Make Your Existing Systems Work Together

  • Older software, bespoke databases, and spreadsheets — connected, not replaced
  • We build the bridges between tools that were never meant to talk to each other
  • Keep what works, retire what doesn't — one joined-up system in the end

Like Hiring Someone Who Never Switches Off

  • Watches your business — new orders, enquiries, deadlines — and acts the moment something happens
  • Handles whole tasks start to finish: checking, following up, updating your records
  • Sends you a daily summary; only involves you when your judgement is needed

Capture Every Enquiry, Answer It Instantly

  • Every lead captured automatically — website, email, phone, or chat — in one place
  • A smart assistant trained on your business takes bookings, gives quotes, and answers 24/7
  • Timely follow-ups so nothing goes cold — and tricky questions handed straight to you

Read Any Document, Extract What Matters

  • Pulls key details from invoices, contracts, forms, emails, and scans
  • Handles tidy formats and messy, unstructured text alike
  • Everything lands in your spreadsheet, CRM, or back office — no manual typing

Get Paid Faster. Stress Less.

  • Overdue invoices chased automatically with polite, professional reminders
  • Transactions categorised and accounts reconciled without anyone touching them
  • Plain-English cash flow snapshot whenever you need it

Everything in One Place

  • One custom dashboard, on any device — live data from Xero, Gmail, your CRM, and spreadsheets
  • Plain-English summaries that spot trends and flag problems — no staring at spreadsheets
  • Built around what you need to see, pulled together automatically — no manual compiling

What We Build

Whatever shape your project takes, we cover it end to end.

Bespoke Software

Custom systems built around how your business actually works — never an off-the-shelf compromise.

Websites

Fast, modern sites that look right on every device — and turn visitors into enquiries.

Mobile Apps

iOS and Android apps that put your business in your customers' pockets.

How It Works

Four simple steps. No surprises.

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Get an Online Quote or Contact Us

Fill in the quick quote form — or just drop us a message if you'd rather chat first. No preparation needed, no obligation either way.

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Plain-English Report

A clear, jargon-free summary of what we'd build, what it would realistically cost, and what the return would look like — usually within 1 business day.

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We Build It

Design, build, testing, and setup — all handled on an agreed fixed fee, so there are no surprise invoices. Simple automations are often live within days; bigger projects ship in short stages.

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Handed Over Properly

You get a walkthrough, a plain-English guide, and a direct line to us. If your business changes, we adapt it — you'll never be left with something you don't understand.

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Your Questions, Answered

Plain language. No jargon.

It depends on what you need — and the fastest way to find out is our online quote form. Fill in a short brief about your project and we'll come back within 1 business day with a realistic, itemised estimate. Not ready for a full brief? Drop us a quick message instead and we'll have a plain-English conversation first. Many small automations cost a few hundred pounds and pay for themselves within weeks.

No. We design everything so that your existing team can use it with minimal training — usually just a few minutes. If anything breaks or needs updating, you call us. You don't need an IT department.

Simple automations — like processing invoices or setting up an email assistant — can often be live within one to two weeks. Larger projects are broken into stages, so you see results quickly rather than waiting months for a "big bang" launch.

Almost certainly. Whether you're using Xero, QuickBooks, Outlook, Gmail, Shopify, a spreadsheet, or something completely bespoke — we've connected to all sorts of existing systems. Our free 20-minute review is specifically designed to figure out what you already have and what can be built on top of it.

We work in short, agreed stages — so you're never locked into a large commitment. If something isn't working the way you expected, we fix it. We'd rather spend extra time getting it right than leave you with something you don't use.

Yes. We only use reputable, enterprise-grade platforms with strong data protection — and we'll never connect to anything without your explicit sign-off. We'll walk you through exactly where your data goes and who can see it, in plain English, before we build anything.

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As the owner of a small architects' practice I needed a simple time and cost system to manage my projects. I had an initial meeting with Lee, after which they quickly came up with a system I could test. A few days later and after a bit of back and forth I now have a bespoke system for my practice. They were able to understand my needs and come up with a software system that is very effective and simple to use. I would definitely recommend their services.
The briefA simple time & cost system for an architects' practice
First versionA working system to test, straight after one meeting
The resultA bespoke system, in use within days
Sara Corsaro Owner, Bootham Architects

Who You'll Work With

No account managers, no juniors — you talk directly to the people who build it.

Lee and Ste, founders of SimpleBridgeAI, on the North York Moors

Lee & Ste

Founders & senior software engineers

Over 40 years of combined software experience — building practical systems for small businesses from York.

We're heavy users of the latest AI development tools ourselves, so the advice we give is grounded in what actually works.

Let's Talk About Your Business

Tell us about your business and we'll send a plain-English overview with a guide price — usually within 1 business day. No obligation, no invoice.

Tell us about your project and we'll send a scope, a recommendation and a guide price.

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Not ready for a full brief? Just send us a quick note and we'll be in touch — usually within 1 business day.

No obligation. No sales pitch. Just a plain-English conversation.

  • ✓ Free — no catch, no invoice
  • ✓ No obligation to take it further
  • ✓ Plain language throughout
  • ✓ Based in York — we come to you, or meet online
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