GETTING STARTED

Start with the work you have.

We begin by understanding how work actually moves through your business today: the tools, the handoffs, and the places your team bridges the gaps by hand. Then we define the scope, build, and begin ongoing management.

Review the current setup

We look at the systems and platforms your business uses now.

Define the scope

We write a clear plan for responsibilities, hosting, project work, and monthly service. You know what Substrate will manage and how the engagement is structured.

Build the foundation

We put the agreed foundation in place and complete the defined project work. From there, ongoing management begins.

Clear pricing before work begins

Ongoing management is covered by a monthly service agreement. Defined projects are quoted at a fixed price, with no surprise hourly billing. Invoices are payable online.

Questions

FAQ

Is everything you build AI?

No. Most of the systems we have shipped, for billing, shipping, employee operations, showrooms, and sample tracking, contain no AI at all. Where a workflow justifies an AI operator, it ships with named guardrails and a person confirming consequential actions.

Can you manage systems that stay at our office?

Yes. Infrastructure can run at your location or be hosted with Substrate. We determine the right arrangement based on the systems you use and where they need to operate.

What happens when something breaks?

Support requests receive a same business day response. A server down issue enters a priority lane, and a founder handles it.

What does AI with audit logs mean in practice?

The assistant records every action it takes in connected systems. You can review that record at any time and see what the assistant did and when.

Can you work with the software we already use?

Yes. The systems we build connect to email, ERP systems, and property management platforms your business already runs. We first define the work and the systems required to perform it.

How does pricing work?

Ongoing management is covered by monthly service agreements. Defined projects are quoted at a fixed price, with no surprise hourly billing. Invoices can be paid online.