Tell us what's slowing your business down.

AI, automation, websites, and custom software that help small businesses save time and respond faster.

How it works

You explain the business. We handle the technology.

01

Tell us what's slowing you down

We learn how you handle leads, customers, and repetitive work today.

02

We find the best place to automate

We find where technology saves the most time.

03

We build and test it

We build it and test it before launch.

04

You start using it

We launch it, show you how it works, and support you after.

Pricing starting points

Websites

from$1,500

Owned outright. No monthly platform fees.

Automation

from$399

Quick wins from $399. Follow-up systems from $1,200.

AI systems

from$2,500

Receptionists from $2,500. Custom systems from $5,000.

See full pricing →

Ruth Smith, founder of Projenz

You'll work with the person who builds it.

Projenz is run by Ruth Smith. No account managers, no hand-offs. If a simple fix is all you need, she'll tell you that.

Real projects you can see live Clear starting prices You own what we build 30 to 90 days of support

Meet Ruth →

Tell us what your business needs to do better.

We'll find where technology helps, then build it. Plain English, no pressure.

Book a Free Consultation Or start with one automation, from $399 →
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Websites that bring you business

A custom site that looks professional, works on phones, and is built to get you contacted.

  • Looks professional everywhereCustom-designed, fast, mobile-ready. No template look.
  • Built to get you contactedClear calls to action, contact forms, and click-to-call.
  • Every inquiry becomes a leadSubmissions land in your inbox or customer list automatically.
  • Yours, outrightYou own the site and domain. No platform fees.

Starting at $1,500. See website pricing →

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AI Receptionist & Customer Response

When your team is busy or a call is missed, an AI assistant answers, captures the details, and helps them book. So nobody calls a competitor.

  • Missed calls get a text backAn instant, friendly text instead of silence.
  • Common questions answeredHours, services, and basics, day or night.
  • Every caller capturedNames, numbers, and needs sent to your team.
  • Booking made easyCustomers get booked, not sent to voicemail.

Full AI receptionist starting at $2,500. Just want missed calls handled? Missed Call Rescue starts at $499. See pricing →

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Lead & Follow-Up Automation

New leads captured, follow-ups sent, team notified, records current. Less falls through the cracks.

  • Every lead followed upA fast, friendly response every time.
  • Your team notifiedThe right person hears the moment a hot lead lands.
  • Customer info kept currentDetails recorded without copy-pasting between tools.
  • Repetitive admin, off your plateReminders, confirmations, and updates run on their own.

Single automations from $399. Full follow-up packages from $1,200. See automation pricing →

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Connect the tools you already use

Your email, calendar, phone, and customer list don't talk to each other. We connect them.

  • Leads flow to one placeEvery inquiry lands in your customer list automatically.
  • Bookings sync everywhereCalendar, confirmations, and reminders wired together.
  • Texts & calls includedPhone and text wired into your follow-up.
  • Smart software in the middleAI that sorts, drafts, and decides inside your tools.
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Automated workflows

Automated workflows that move information between your tools. Built on n8n, so your team can see and own the flow.

  • Multi-step flowsLead in → organized → team notified → follow-up sent.
  • AI where it helpsSummarize, draft, sort, and score inside the workflow.
  • Follow-up sequencesFollow-up and reminder campaigns that run themselves.
  • Handed off properlyDocumented and yours, not a black box.
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Custom AI Systems

For businesses that need several systems connected: communication, scheduling, follow-up, reporting, and custom tools.

  • Several systems, one brainPhone, email, calendar, and reporting working together.
  • AI assistants for repetitive workAnswering, sorting, and drafting, with your approval.
  • Dashboards & custom toolsYour numbers live, in one place.
  • Built, tested, supportedLaunched with training and 90 days of support.

Projects typically start at $5,000, with the final quote based on scope and complexity. See pricing →

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Everything social, handled.

We run the whole social engine with AI: strategy, content, design, scheduling, and growth.

✍️ Content Creation +
  • Short-form video scripts & hooks
  • Captions, carousels & threads
  • Blog posts & newsletters
  • On-brand voice for every post
🎨 Design & Visuals +
  • Thumbnails & cover graphics
  • Carousel & quote-card design
  • AI-generated images & branding
  • Templates you can reuse
📅 Strategy & Calendar +
  • Content calendars & pillars
  • Trend & hashtag research
  • Posting cadence per platform
  • Launch & campaign planning
♻️ Repurposing +
  • One video → 10+ posts
  • Clip, caption & reformat
  • Cross-post to every platform
  • Turn long-form into shorts
⚙️ Automation & Scheduling +
  • Auto-post workflows (n8n)
  • Bulk scheduling pipelines
  • Auto-reply to comments & DMs
  • Lead capture from social
📈 Growth & Analytics +
  • Performance reports & insights
  • What-to-post-next guidance
  • Engagement & community growth
  • A/B testing hooks & formats

Selling products through social? We also run TikTok Shop and other social selling channels. TikTok Shop & social commerce →

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TikTok Shop & Social Commerce

Help your brand sell and grow on TikTok Shop. We handle listings and storefront setup, content, promotions, creator partnerships, and day-to-day management.

  • Shop setup and optimizationOpened and configured properly from the start.
  • Product listings and storefrontClear titles, images, and details customers can find.
  • Content and sales strategyWhat to post, what to feature, and why.
  • Creator and affiliate outreachFinding creators and running affiliate campaigns.
  • Promotions and product launchesSales events, discounts, and product launches.
  • Ongoing shop managementDay-to-day upkeep while you run the business.
  • Performance trackingWatching what sells and adjusting.
  • AI and automation where it helpsStreamlining content and repetitive tasks.

Scope depends on your catalog and ongoing management. Written quote before work begins. Ask about social commerce →

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Start small. Automate one thing.

Start with one task. Each quick win is a small, clearly defined project.

From $499

Missed Call Rescue

Miss a call and we text back automatically, capture their info, and notify your team.

From $399

Lead Capture

Website leads sent automatically to your inbox, spreadsheet, or customer list.

From $499

Appointment Reminders

Automatic appointment reminders. Fewer no-shows, less manual follow-up.

From $499

Review Requests

After a job, customers automatically get a friendly request to leave a review.

From $750

AI Email Assistant

Organizes incoming messages, flags what's important, and helps your team respond faster.

From $750

Lead Qualification

Asks new leads the right questions and shows which opportunities need attention first.

Have something else you want to automate?

Tell Us What's Taking Your Time →

Pricing depends on your tools and setup. Clear quote before we start.

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Built for businesses where every missed lead matters.

We work with businesses that live on leads and appointments. You don't need to know the jargon, that's our job.

ContractorsPlumbersHVAC companiesElectricians Cleaning companiesLandscapersAuto shopsSalons & barbershops Real estate professionalsProfessional servicesAppointment & lead-based businesses
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Local service businesses

Contractors, trades, cleaning, landscaping, auto: where a missed call is a lost job.

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Office & professional services

Real estate, legal, accounting, insurance: where paperwork eats the day.

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Solo owners & small teams

One person with the right systems can run like a whole front office.

Run a different kind of business? If it's repetitive, we can probably automate it. Tell us about your business →

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For the technically curious.

You never need to know any of this. But if you're curious, here's what we build with, all used in real shipped projects.

🤖 AI & LLMs +
AI Agent DevelopmentAutonomous AgentsMulti-Agent Systems Prompt EngineeringLLM App DevelopmentClaude API AI Voice AgentsAI Chatbot DevelopmentAI Research Automation AI Lead ScoringDocument Generation
💻 Building & Coding (with Claude Code) +

I build real, working software with AI-assisted development, and I'm learning Python properly as I go.

Claude CodeChatGPTOpenAI CodexGoogle Gemini Vibe CodingAI-Assisted Development Ongoing Python LearningPython · Flask · FastAPI HTML & CSSJavaScriptSQL · SQLite Git / GitHubResponsive Design
⚙️ Automation & Integration +
n8nWorkflow AutomationEmail Automation Gmail APIGoogle Calendar APIGoogle Drive API Twilio SMS & VoiceVapi AISendGrid WebhooksMCP ServersScheduled Jobs
🌐 Web & Deploy +
NetlifyPythonAnywhereCustom Domain / DNS SSL / HTTPSWCAG 2.1 AA / ADAOn-page SEO Web Performance
📄 Data & Documents +
Data PipelinesPDF GenerationDocument Automation Dashboard BuildingCRM Logic
💼 Business & Domain +
Real Estate (CA Broker)Lead GenerationSales Operations CRM WorkflowsContent AutomationDeep Research Project Handoff & Docs
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From "what's slowing you down" to "it just runs."

No jargon, no homework. You explain your business, we handle the technology.

01

Tell us what's slowing you down

We learn how you handle leads, customers, and repetitive tasks today.

02

We find the best place to automate

We find where technology saves the most time.

03

We build and test it

We build it and test it before launch.

04

You start using it

We launch it, show you how it works, and support you after.

Every build includes 30 to 90 days of support. Care plans are optional after that.

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Work we've shipped

Real systems, live and running. The problem first, technical details for those who want them.

★ Flagship · Autonomous Agent Company
🕯️

DEBORAH: the AI company that runs itself

A master AI agent running 49 specialists across 7 divisions, every deliverable reviewed before it ships.

Interactive demo See what it does →
★ Flagship · Autonomous Agent
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ARIA: AI Assistant for Real Estate

Built for a brokerage losing hours to follow-up. ARIA ranks leads, preps calls, and follows up around the clock.

FastAPIClaudeTwilioVapi
See what it does →
★ Small-Business AI
📞

NOVA: AI Receptionist for Small Business

Missed calls lose jobs. NOVA texts back, captures the details, and books the job.

TwilioClaudeFastAPI
See what it does →
● Live App

Vitalis: AI Wellness App

A live web app that turns spoken, typed, or photographed meals into nutrition breakdowns.

Live in production See what it does →
◆ Research Engine
🌀

STORM Research Pipeline

Turns one topic into a verified brief: five expert lenses, contradiction mapping, and a fact-check with live citations.

ClaudeWeb SearchMulti-agent
See what it does →
✦ Automation
✉️

AI Email Assistant

Reads and triages the inbox, drafts replies in the owner's voice, and sends nothing without approval.

Gmail APIClaudePython
See what it does →
✦ Social Agent
📣

Social Media AI Agent

What it does: everything social media. Content, design, scheduling, and growth, created and posted automatically across every platform.

ContentSchedulingGrowth
See what it does →
✦ Workflow Automation
🔗

Lead Qualifier Workflow

Website leads scored, summarized, filed, and emailed to the team in seconds.

n8nClaudeHubSpot
See what it does →

DEBORAH: the AI company that runs itself

One AI system that works like a staffed company, with a review step before anything ships.

The Problem

One person can only do so much, and a full team costs more than most can spend.

The Solution

DEBORAH hands each job to the right specialist out of 49, then reviews it for quality, legal issues, and strategy.

What It Automates

  • A whole team, one brainEvery job routed to the right specialist.
  • Trained on real jobsPlaybooks from real client job types, not theory.
  • Review before shippingQuality, legal, and strategy checks on everything.
  • Grows with the workNew specialists added as new jobs come in.
Built withClaude AIMulti-agent orchestrationPythonClaude Code

ARIA: AI Assistant for Real Estate

A full AI system for a brokerage, where follow-up and paperwork eat the day.

The Problem

Agents lose deals when leads sit unanswered and evenings go to paperwork.

The Solution

ARIA ranks every new lead, preps calls with talking points, researches the market, and keeps follow-up going.

What It Automates

  • Lead rankingRanked the moment it arrives, hottest first.
  • Market research & pricing reportsComparable-market analyses produced on demand.
  • Daily call lists & scriptsWho to call today and what to say.
  • Follow-up, email, calendar & callingCustomer tracking plus AI calling in one system.
Built withFastAPIClaude AITwilioVapiGoogle APIsSQLite

NOVA: AI Receptionist for Small Business

An AI front desk for businesses that live on their phones.

The Problem

Most callers won't leave a voicemail. They just call the next business on the list.

The Solution

NOVA replies instantly, collects the caller's details, follows up by text, and moves them toward a booking.

What It Automates

  • Missed-call text-backAn instant text, so the job isn't lost.
  • Lead follow-upFollowed up politely until it books or says no.
  • Appointment bookingJobs land on the calendar automatically.
  • Lead captureName, number, and need recorded automatically.
Built withTwilioClaude AIFastAPISQLite

Vitalis: AI Wellness App

A live web app with real accounts and real data, in production today.

The Problem

Logging meals by hand is tedious, and most people quit within a week.

The Solution

Speak, type, or photograph a meal, and AI turns it into a full nutrition breakdown, tracked over time.

What It Automates

  • Speak, type, or snapSay it, type it, or photograph it.
  • Instant nutrition breakdownsCalories, protein, carbs, and fat, instantly.
  • Real accounts & dataA genuine app with logins and a database.
  • Trend chartsProgress over time, visible at a glance.
Built withFlaskClaude AISQLitePythonAnywhere

STORM Research Pipeline

Deep research, done like a panel of experts, delivered as a finished report.

The Problem

Proper research takes days most owners don't have, and quick searches get things wrong.

The Solution

STORM researches from five expert angles, maps where sources disagree, and fact-checks its claims.

What It Automates

  • Any topic, one requestQuestion to sourced report in one run.
  • Five expert lensesResearches like a panel, not a single search.
  • Built-in fact-checkClaims verified before they reach the page.
  • Live citationsEvery claim shows its source.
Built withClaude AIMulti-agent pipelineLive web searchPython

AI Email Assistant

An assistant that handles the inbox so mornings start with decisions, not triage.

The Problem

The inbox eats the first hour of the day and important requests get buried.

The Solution

Reads and sorts mail, surfaces what needs attention, and drafts replies. Nothing sends without approval.

What It Automates

  • Reads & sortsImportant mail surfaced, noise quietly filed away.
  • Drafts in your voiceWritten for you. Review and send.
  • Human approvalNothing sends without your OK, ever.
  • Runs dailyRuns before you open your laptop.
Built withGmail APIClaude AIPython

Social Media AI Agent

The whole social media engine, running without the owner glued to a phone.

The Problem

Posting consistently is a part-time job, and the first thing to stop when work gets busy.

The Solution

Plans the calendar, writes posts in the owner's voice, and publishes on time across every platform.

What It Automates

  • Content calendarA plan that fills itself, weeks ahead.
  • Posts in your voiceContent that sounds like you, not a robot.
  • Auto-schedulingEverything queued and published on time.
  • Consistency = growthShowing up daily is what the algorithm rewards.
Built withn8nClaude AIPlatform APIs

Lead Qualifier Workflow

From website form to organized, scored lead in seconds.

The Problem

Leads land in an inbox and wait. By the time someone sorts them, the hot ones have cooled.

The Solution

The moment a form is submitted, AI scores and summarizes the lead, files it, and emails the team.

What It Automates

  • Form to filed leadEvery submission scored, summarized, and filed automatically.
  • Customer list & spreadsheetLeads land in your customer system and a log.
  • Instant email summaryA digest hits the inbox in seconds.
  • Visible & yoursMapped visually and handed off to you.
Built withn8nClaude AIHubSpotGoogle SheetsGmail
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Ruth Smith, founder of Projenz

Ruth Smith

Founder & AI Systems Builder

Projenz was founded on a simple conviction: the future belongs to businesses that put AI to work today, not someday. Ruth started Projenz to help them cross that line.

She designs AI systems that do real work in the background, day after day. Not AI for the headline. AI that earns its place.

"The next decade won't reward the companies that talk about AI, it'll reward the ones that build with it." (Ruth)

Direct line to the founder: ruth@projenz.com

Clear pricing. Start small or grow into more.

Every price is a starting point. Exact written quote before work begins. Builds are yours; care plans optional.

Quick Wins

One task, automated. The easiest way to try Projenz.

Starting at $499

Missed Call Rescue

Text them back automatically, capture their info, notify your team.

Starting at $399

Lead Capture

New website leads sent straight to your team.

Starting at $499

Appointment Reminders

Automatic appointment reminders, fewer no-shows.

Starting at $499

Review Requests

Ask for a review automatically after each job.

Looking for email automation, lead qualification, or something else? See more automation options →

Website Builds

Custom-built, mobile-ready, and owned by you.

Starter Site
Starting at
$1,500
one-time build
Best for getting a professional site online that customers can find and contact.
  • Up to 5 pages
  • Mobile-ready + contact form
  • Search engine basics
  • 2 revision rounds
  • 30 days of support
Get Started →
Complete Brand Site
Starting at
$5,500
one-time build
Best for website, brand, and lead capture built together.
  • Page count to project scope
  • Custom brand kit (logo, colors, fonts)
  • Lead funnels + customer list
  • Blog + social auto-post
  • 3 revision rounds + launch tweaks
  • 90 days of support
Get Started →

Business Automation

Behind the scenes: leads captured, follow-ups sent, records updated, without anyone touching it.

Follow-Up System
Starting at
$1,200
one-time setup
Best for capturing and following up on new leads automatically.
  • Lead capture
  • Automatic email or text follow-up
  • Team notifications
  • Basic customer tracking
  • Setup and testing
  • 30 days of post-launch support
Get Started →
Custom AI System
Projects typically start at
$5,000
custom-quoted by scope
Best for AI assistants, automation, and your existing tools in one system. Examples:
  • AI assistants that answer by voice or text
  • Find which leads need attention first
  • Scheduling, follow-up, and internal business tasks
  • Reporting, plus connect the tools you already use
  • 90 days of post-launch support

A typical starting point, not a fixed package. Final quote depends on scope.

Get a Custom Quote →

Never Miss a Customer

Front of house: someone answers the customer, takes their details, and helps them book, even when your team can't.

Most Popular
AI Receptionist
Starting at
$2,500
one-time setup
Best for businesses that miss calls and questions while doing the actual work.
  • Answers common questions 24/7
  • Captures caller information
  • Helps customers book appointments
  • Texts back and follows up
  • 60 days of post-launch support

Just want missed calls handled?

Missed Call Rescue · starting at $499

An instant text back, caller details captured, your team notified. 30 days of support.

Get started →

Need calls, texts, and web chat together?

AI Front Desk · starting at $5,000

Every channel connected, multi-step follow-up, call transfer, and reporting. 90 days of support.

Get a custom quote →

AI Front Desk handles customer communication; for AI across the whole business, see Custom AI System above. Phone, call minutes, and AI usage are billed at cost, with real numbers before you commit.

Monthly Care

Optional ongoing support. You still own what we build.

Website Care

from $99/mo

For websites that need ongoing maintenance.

  • Website monitoring
  • Basic maintenance and backups
  • Minor content updates
  • Technical support

Automation & AI Care

from $249/mo

For automations and smaller AI systems.

  • Automation monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Connection maintenance
  • System health checks

Managed AI

from $499/mo

For businesses that rely on AI systems day to day.

  • Everything in Automation & AI Care
  • Kept working and improved over time
  • Performance review and reporting
  • Priority support

Running a larger, business-critical system? Custom plans are available. Ask about ongoing support →

Ruth Smith, founder of Projenz

Work directly with the person building your solution

From first conversation to launch, you work directly with Ruth, the founder.

Ruth Smith · Founder & AI Solutions Consultant · Silicon Valley, California

Meet Ruth →

You don't need to know which technology you need.

Tell us what's taking too much time or where customers are getting lost. We'll work out what makes sense.

Prices shown are starting points. Final pricing depends on scope and third-party usage. Every project receives a written quote before work begins.

Book a free consultation

Tell us what's repetitive or falling through the cracks. We'll tell you honestly what's worth building and where to start.

Or email us directly at hello@projenz.com

Frequently asked

What do you build?+
Websites that bring in leads, automations that capture and follow up, AI receptionists that respond when you can't, and custom AI systems connecting them. All real, working software, launched and owned by you.
What does it cost?+
Quick wins $399 to $750. Websites from $1,500, automation from $1,200, AI receptionists from $2,500, custom AI systems from $5,000. Care plans $99 to $499/mo, with custom plans for larger systems. Every price is a starting point, with an exact written quote before work begins. See full pricing.
How long does it take?+
It depends on scope. A starter site or missed-call text-back can be live in a week or two. Larger builds typically take two to four weeks. We scope honestly up front, so you know the timeline before we start.
How do I get started?+
Book a free consultation: use the contact form, email hello@projenz.com, or ask the chat assistant in the corner. Tell us what's repetitive and we'll tell you honestly what's worth building. Projects begin with a 50% deposit, balance at launch.
What is included in maintenance?+
Every build includes 30 to 90 days of support. After that, optional care plans: Website Care from $99/mo, Automation & AI Care from $249/mo, Managed AI from $499/mo, with custom plans for larger systems. Third-party software, AI usage, and phone/text are billed at cost. You own your system either way.
Do you work with small businesses?+
Yes. Small and local businesses are exactly who we build for: contractors, salons, auto shops, real estate, and anywhere a missed lead matters. We right-size to your budget, and bundling a website with automation saves 10% on setup.