Your operations live in spreadsheets
Sheets can start strong, then break under growth. Custom apps turn messy workflows into one place your team can actually run the business from.
Custom Applications
Custom dashboards and ops apps for small businesses.
When spreadsheets and generic tools stop fitting, Frances Tech builds software around your workflows. From internal dashboards to service apps like JobStead, we keep the offer broad and practical.
Problems we solve
When the business outgrows the tools holding it together.
Custom applications are for owners who need one clear system for people, jobs, clients, and the work that pays the bills.
Off-the-shelf tools do not fit
Generic software forces your process into someone else’s product. We build dashboards and tools around how your business already works.
Jobs, clients, and crews are scattered
When scheduling, estimates, and people live in different apps, mistakes pile up. A custom service app keeps the day-to-day connected.
Clients need a clearer portal
Status updates and paperwork should not depend on endless email threads. Client-facing portals keep communication simple.
What we offer
Custom tools, service apps, and launch support.
Stay broad: we can build something unique for your business, or start from a product-shaped app when that is the faster path.
Custom dashboards and internal tools
Web apps built around your workflows, reporting, and day-to-day operations when spreadsheets and generic tools fall short.
- Operations and admin dashboards
- Internal tools for your team’s process
- Role-based views for owners and staff
- Workflow automation around real tasks
- Reporting that matches how you measure the business
Industry service applications
Product-shaped apps for service businesses that can be adopted or customized, including scheduling, crews, clients, and billing flows.
- Job and appointment scheduling
- Employee and crew management
- Client records and history
- Estimates and invoices
- Client portals
Integrations and launch support
Connect the app to the tools you already use and roll it out carefully so your team actually adopts it.
- Email and notification flows
- Data import from spreadsheets or existing tools
- Training and handoff for your team
- Select onboarding when capacity matters
- Ongoing improvements as the business changes
Featured application
JobStead
What started as a simple management Google Sheet with custom functions became a full React service scheduling application. It helps service businesses send estimates and invoices, manage employees and crews, schedule jobs, manage clients, and offer a client portal.
Right now we only onboard select companies so our hardware and servers can handle the load. Join the waitlist to hear when the next opening is available.
- Send estimates and invoices
- Manage employees and crews
- Schedule jobs
- Manage clients
- Client portal
How it works
From messy workflows to software your team will use.
Clear steps whether you need a custom dashboard or a seat in JobStead when capacity opens.
Discovery call
We map the workflows that slow you down and decide whether a custom build or a product like JobStead is the better fit.
Scope the dashboard or app
We define users, screens, and must-have flows so the first version solves a real operational problem.
Build or customize
We develop the app around your process, or adapt an existing Frances Tech product when that gets you live faster.
Launch with your team
We help with rollout, data import, and training so the tool sticks.
Improve over time
As the business grows, we add features and refinements. For JobStead, new companies join when capacity allows.
FAQ
Common questions about custom applications.
Straight answers on custom builds, JobStead, the waitlist, and how to get started.
Do you only build custom apps, or do you have products too?
Both. We build custom dashboards and internal tools, and we also offer product-shaped apps like JobStead that can be adopted or customized.
What is JobStead?
A React service scheduling application that started as a Google Sheet with custom functions. It helps service businesses manage estimates, invoices, employees, crews, jobs, clients, and a client portal.
Why is there a waitlist?
We onboard select companies so our hardware and servers can handle traffic. We are a small business too, and capacity comes first.
Is JobStead only for one type of business?
JobStead is built for service businesses. Custom applications can also target other workflows, industries, and internal dashboards.
How do we get started?
For a custom app, use the contact form below. For JobStead, join the waitlist and we will follow up when an opening is available.
Next step
Ready for a custom dashboard or ops app?
Tell us about the workflows you want to improve, or mention JobStead if that is the fit. We will outline the clearest next step.