The ownership era is here

Stop renting software.
Own your engine.

You're spending six figures a year on software you don't own, that doesn't quite fit, and that holds your data hostage. There's a better way.

See If Ownership FitsSee The Math

Built for businesses that run on operations

Construction
Healthcare
Field Services
Plumbing & HVAC
Pool Service
Lawn Care
Manufacturing
Professional Services
The Problem

The SaaS Trap

You're paying enterprise prices for software that doesn't fit, and after years of payments, you own nothing.

What growing businesses actually spend:

ERP / Operations Platform
Bloated, complex, fights your workflow
$2,000-8,000/mo
CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot)
Paying for 100 features, using 10
$500-3,000/mo
Field Service / Scheduling
Still using workarounds
$500-2,000/mo
Accounting + Payroll
Manual data entry between systems
$300-1,500/mo
Reporting / BI Tools
Data stuck in silos
$500-2,000/mo
Misc. Point Solutions
Duct tape holding it together
$500-2,000/mo
Annual Total
$100,000 - $250,000+
$500k+
spent over 5 years on software you'll never own

And when you cancel?

It's all gone.
  • ✕ Your data is trapped or deleted
  • ✕ Prices increase 10-20% every year
  • ✕ Features change without your input
  • ✕ You adapt to the software, not vice versa
  • ✕ Your business data may train their AI
The Solution

We build it. You own it.

Custom software used to take years and cost millions. New tools let us build faster — and pass those savings to you.

Traditional Custom Development Costs

$300k - $1M+
Enterprise consulting firms
12-24 month timelines
$150k - $400k
Mid-tier dev agencies
6-12 month timelines
$75k - $200k
Boutique shops
4-8 month timelines

We use modern AI-assisted development to work faster and leaner.
Same quality output. Fraction of the timeline. Let's talk numbers.

Your Business Engine includes:

🔌
Integrations
Connect your existing tools — QuickBooks, email, calendar, inventory, whatever you use
⚡
Automation
Workflows that match YOUR process. Eliminate manual entry and human error.
📊
Dashboards
Real-time visibility into your business. The metrics that matter to YOU.
📱
Data Capture
Mobile-friendly forms so field teams log jobs, time, and notes on the go.
Your Data, Your Rules

Your data stays yours.
Period.

When you own your engine, you own your data. It's not training someone else's AI. It's not locked in a vendor's silo. It's yours — portable, protected, and under your control.

🔒
Private Cloud Infrastructure
Your system runs in isolated, secure environments — not shared SaaS servers
🚫
No AI Training on Your Data
Your business data is never used to train public AI models. Ever.
📦
Fully Portable
Export everything, anytime. No lock-in, no hostage data, no exit fees.
🛡️
Compliance Ready
Built to support SOC 2, HIPAA, and industry-specific requirements.
🏰

Your Data Fortress

Complete ownership and control

Data LocationPrivate Cloud
AI TrainingBlocked
Data ExportAnytime
Access ControlYou Decide

Your competitors are handing their data to AI companies.
You don't have to.

“Wait — you use AI to build it. Does my engine use AI?”

Only if you want it to. We use AI to build your system faster and smarter. But your engine can be 100% AI-free — just solid, reliable software.

If you don't need AI features:

Your engine runs on traditional software architecture. No AI processing your data, no external API calls, no training concerns. Simple and secure.

If you DO want AI features:

We deploy AI capabilities in your private cloud environment. Your data never touches public AI services. Full control, full privacy.

Hidden Value

Your business runs on data you're not collecting.

Every job, every customer interaction, every process — it's all data. Most businesses let it evaporate. Your engine captures it.

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Which jobs are actually profitable after true costs?
?
Where do projects go off track?
?
Which crews or techs are most efficient?
?
What's your real capacity vs. what you're booking?

If you can't answer these instantly, you're making decisions blind.

Sample Dashboard — Pool Service Co.
Avg. Job Profit
$127
↑ 23% after tracking
Tech Utilization
84%
was 61% before
Connected Systems
QuickBooksRoute SoftwareInventoryCustomer Portal
Field Check-ins Today
47 jobs logged

From call to launch in weeks.

Not months. Not years. Weeks.

01Week 1

Discovery

We learn your business — operations, pain points, what's working, what's not.

02Week 2-3

Prototype

Working demo of your core workflows. Real software you can click through.

03Week 3-8

Build

Iterative development with your feedback. You see progress weekly.

04Week 8-10

Launch

Go live with training and support. Your engine is running.

Let's see if ownership
makes sense for you.

Not every business needs custom software. Some do. Let's figure out which one you are — no pitch, just math.

hello@businessengine.us

30-minute call. No pitch. Just honest conversation about whether this fits.