Inspection reports
Problem: an electrical contractor's team filled in Word reports on tablets, then someone re-typed them.
Result: one web form on any device, with answers saved straight to a database.
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AI-assisted web apps · Perth
Got a business productivity idea? Let's convert that into an app.
I turn the paperwork and manual processes of busy managers into simple web apps that work on any phone, tablet or computer. Small, clearly scoped projects typically take 2 to 5 working days. 6 months ago, without AI, this would've taken mutliple teams, months and 10x the budget.
Live demos
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Don't take my word for it. Try one.
Every demo below started as a manual job somebody hated doing. Click through and use them yourself.
Asset tracker
Problem: a waste company's register was missing hundreds of bins worth about $10,000 each.
Result: anyone on site reports an asset by Telegram, email or web form, with a review step to keep it accurate.
See it →Price-watch bot
Problem: checking prices by hand every day.
Result: a bot checks at 7am and only messages when a price drops $100 below target. It saved $157 for about $1 in running costs.
Read how →Four-player card game
Problem: a childhood card game from India with no app.
Result: a full four-player web game, proof I can build more than forms.
Play it →Coming soon: a sales quote generator (a request comes in, a quote goes out in minutes) and AIssistant (an AI assistant that handles a manager's ten routine morning jobs).
The real problem
Most waste isn't in the decisions
After 20 years as a financial analyst, I believe 90% of operational waste isn't decision-making. It's the four jobs around it:
- Capturing dataTyping the same details into forms and emails.
- Comparing dataReconciling two lists that should match.
- Approving exceptionsChasing sign-offs by phone and email.
- Updating another systemRe-entering what a computer could copy.
If your team does any of these by hand, there's an app waiting to be built.
What AI changes
You already know 90% of the solution
Most of this was possible before AI. It just needed several people, months of work and a few committee meetings, so it never got built. AI lets one person build it in days, at a fraction of what it cost in 2025. You bring the 90% (how your business works). I bring the last 10% and build it.
| Your problem | The fix | Possible before AI? | What AI changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual form filling | Digital forms | Yes | Built in days by one person, not months by a team |
| Data entry errors | Checks as you type | Partly | The app flags odd entries, and AI can read a photo or PDF and fill the fields |
| Hours lost to manual steps | Workflow automation | Yes | Cheap enough to automate small jobs that were never worth a project |
| A job needs three different programs | Connect your tools | Yes | Tools like n8n link thousands of existing apps, so data moves on its own |
| Something must happen when an event occurs | Triggers and alerts | Yes | It watches around the clock and tells the right person straight away |
| Finding answers in piles of documents | A chatbot over your files | Partly | Load 10 annual reports and ask questions in plain English; it extracts and summarises |
| A product that has gone stale | Fast prototypes | Yes | Test a new idea with customers in days, before you invest |
| A project that stalled | Rescue and finish | Yes | One person can review, fix and finish it quickly |
This is the real AI revolution: small apps, built for one manager's problem, that save time, cut costs or grow revenue.
The outcome
AI is useless unless it saves you time, cuts costs or grows revenue
You're not buying AI. You're buying:
- Less admin
- Faster turnaround
- Lower labour costs
- Better compliance
- Fewer errors
- More revenue opportunities
How it works
Three steps, one clear price
STEP 1
Free 1-hour strategy session
For businesses with 5 or more staff, or over $1 million in revenue. Bring one process that annoys you. No obligation, no sales pressure. We're both busy.
STEP 2
A written fixed quote
Built on my launch rate of $700 per day + GST. Most small projects take 2 to 5 days, so typically $1,400 to $3,500 + GST. You know the price before I start.
STEP 3
Your app in 2 to 5 working days
For small, clearly scoped projects. You test it, we refine it, it goes live.
🛡️
Money-back guarantee and free code fixes.
If the app doesn't do what we agreed, you get your money back. If my code has a bug, I fix it free.
The details are set out in your written agreement.
About
The business owner who builds
alt108 is pronounced "alternate": a different, creative path to a solution.
I'm Manu Sood. I was born in India, I'm an Australian citizen, and I live in Perth.
I spent over 20 years in financial services as a financial analyst, owned several businesses along the way, and hold an MBA from AGSM at UNSW Sydney. I'm not a developer who had to learn business. I'm a business owner who learned to build, so every project starts with one question: how much will this save you, and how fast will it pay for itself?
- You deal with me. The person who scopes your app builds it and is there on launch day.
- Quick replies. You hear back within one business day.
- Built with AI, on purpose. Claude Code, n8n and Airtable are why it's fast and affordable.
- Honest advice. If an app won't save you real money, I'll tell you not to build it.
When I'm not building: rock climbing, paragliding, snowboarding and travelling.
FAQ
What managers ask before building an app
How much does a custom web app cost?
My launch rate is $700 per day + GST. Small projects take 2 to 5 working days, so usually $1,400 to $3,500 + GST, fixed in writing before work starts.
What stage does my idea need to be at?
An idea in your head is enough. Turning a rough idea into a working app is exactly what I do.
What kinds of apps can you build?
Digital forms and checklists, registers and trackers, automatic alerts and reports, and quoting or approval flows. The demos above show one of each.
How long does it take?
Small, clearly scoped projects typically take 2 to 5 working days. Larger builds are quoted on scope.
Do I need to be technical?
No. I'll explain everything in plain English.
Will it work on phones?
Yes. It runs in any web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install.
What does it cost to run afterwards?
It depends on the tools. Your quote shows estimated monthly running costs before you commit.
Is my business data safe?
We agree upfront what data the app handles and where it's stored, and I build to that.
Can you fix an app someone else built?
Yes. I'll review it and tell you honestly whether to fix or rebuild.
What about support after launch?
We agree support that suits your app before it goes live.
What if I'm not happy?
You're covered by a money-back guarantee, and I fix bugs in my code free. We agree the details in writing before work starts.
Do you work outside Perth?
Yes, anywhere in Australia, mostly over video calls.
Free strategy session
Tell me what wastes your team's time
I'll reply within one business day.
Prefer to talk? Call 0400 004 414
or email manu@alt108.com