WORK WITH THE STUDIO
An idea to explore. A problem to solve.
No Staff is an independent venture studio. We develop our own ideas into useful software and ventures, and selectively work with other businesses where our curiosity and capabilities are a good fit.
Start with what is getting in the way
You might have an idea you want to make tangible. You might have a process that takes too much attention, information scattered across systems, or a useful tool you wish existed.
You do not need a technical brief to begin a conversation. A clear example of the problem is often more useful: what happens now, who is involved, and what you would like to work differently.
Where we can help
Our capabilities include purpose-built software, process automation and practical uses of AI. That might mean a portal that brings a workflow together, document preparation with a review step, or a better way to handle an enquiry.
These are areas to explore together. They are not a catalogue of ready-made products, and a custom build will not be the right answer to every problem.
A practical starting point
Our approach is to understand the work, shape a useful starting point and learn from using it. A focused first version can make the next decision clearer without pretending every detail is known at the beginning.
- Understand the current process and the people it serves.
- Consider whether an existing tool, a simpler process or custom software is the best fit.
- Identify a manageable first version and the decisions it needs.
- Review what works in practice and what should change next.
Better tools for the people you already have
No Staff is about building capability. Software can take on repeatable work while people keep the judgement, relationships and responsibility that make a business valuable.
A useful conversation includes the work that should stay with a person, the exceptions a system must handle, and the information it should be allowed to access.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Before you begin.
Do I need to know exactly what I want built?
No. Bring an example of a problem, an idea or something you wish worked better. We can begin by exploring that rather than assuming a particular technology.
Are there standard packages or published prices?
There are no published standard packages. Scope, capacity, costs and terms need to be agreed for any engagement. The subscription model described on our homepage is still being developed.
Is No Staff a software agency or a venture studio?
Our own ventures come first. Selective client work is another way to apply the same interest in useful software, practical AI and better processes.
THE DOOR IS OPEN
Tell Jonno what you have in mind
Start with the idea, the problem or the part of your day you would like to make easier. Please leave confidential records and personal information out of an initial enquiry.
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