Technology consulting
Independent advice on what to buy, what to build and what to leave alone. Roadmaps, vendor reviews and second opinions in plain language.
Learn moreTechnology and consulting
Practical technology,
built to last.that just works.you actually own.
We plan, build and run the software, cloud and automation that small businesses rely on every day. No jargon, no surprises.
Services
Three ways we can help
Most engagements start with a short conversation and a written plan. From there, you choose how much of the work we take on.
Software and automation
Custom web applications, internal tools, integrations and workflow automation that remove repetitive work and fit the way your business already runs.
Learn moreCloud and ongoing support
Setup, hosting, backups, monitoring and patching for the systems you depend on, with a named contact when something needs attention.
Learn moreWays to work with us
From a one-off fix to a standing arrangement
Small jobs are welcome. Every engagement gets a written scope and a fixed quote before work starts, whatever the size.
One task, done properly
A single, well-defined job with a fixed price and a short turnaround. Turnaround in days, not months.
- Website or app fix
- Connect two tools together
- Email, domain or cloud setup
- Data clean-up or a one-page dashboard
A scoped build with a plan
For anything larger than a quick fix. We write the plan, you approve it, and we deliver in small reviewable pieces.
- Custom software or internal tools
- Automation across your workflow
- Website or web app from scratch
- Cloud migration
A named contact, every month
Monitoring, updates, backups and a person to call. Cancel any time with a month's notice.
- Patching and monitoring
- Small changes as you need them
- Priority response
- Quarterly review of what to improve
Industries
Industries and areas we serve
Most of our clients are owner-run businesses. These are the kinds of work we take on for them.
Small business
Owner-run companies that need reliable systems without an in-house IT team.
Know more SoftwareCustom applications, internal tools and integrations built to fit how you work.
Know more CloudHosting, backups, email and file platforms set up properly and kept current.
Know more AutomationRemoving repetitive manual steps between the tools you already use.
Know more DataClean reporting, dashboards and the plumbing that keeps numbers trustworthy.
Know more WebFast, accessible websites and web apps that you own outright.
Know more SupportA named contact for day-to-day questions, fixes and upgrades.
Know more Digital productsFrom idea to a working product, delivered in small, reviewable pieces.
Know moreWhat you can expect
Small team, steady hands, no fuss.
Plain answers
You will always know what we are doing, why it matters, and what it will cost before the work starts.
Boring, dependable tools
We pick proven technology that your team can understand and that will still be supported in five years.
Your systems stay yours
Accounts, code and documentation live in your name. If we part ways, nothing breaks and nothing is held hostage.
Why HexaStacks
Built for businesses that need technology to just work
Clear pricing
Scoped estimates up front. No open-ended hourly surprises.
Senior people on every job
The person you speak with is the person doing the work.
Long-term thinking
We design for the next five years, not just the next release.
Security by default
Sensible access controls, backups and updates are part of every build.
Straight communication
Short written updates you can forward to anyone on your team.
You own everything
Code, accounts and documentation are handed over in your name.
How we work
Four steps, no mystery
STEP 01
Discover
A short call and a look at how things run today. We listen more than we talk.
STEP 02
Plan
A written plan with scope, options, timeline and cost. You decide what goes ahead.
STEP 03
Build
Work delivered in small, reviewable pieces so you see progress early and often.
STEP 04
Support
Handover, documentation and an optional support plan so it keeps working.
Careers
Work with a small, careful team
We are a small company and hire occasionally for engineering, cloud and consulting work. We do not keep a public job board. If the way we work sounds like you, send a short note and a link to something you have built.
Have a project in mind, or a system that needs a second look?
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