Services
Clarity Through Structure. Ownership Through Documentation.
Every engagement delivers one thing above all: clarity. You and your team will finally understand your systems, how they connect, and how to run them—with full documentation and ownership transfer.
How We Engage
Three Ways to Work With Forward Tech
Most organizations begin with a Systems Audit, then move into a Blueprint or Build. The Fractional CTO is for those who want ongoing leadership without the full-time cost. Run a service business? Jump to Service Pro Systems.
Starting at $3,500
Systems Audit
Clarity on where you stand before you build. One deliverable, one payment.
Starting at $8,000
Systems Build
Design, build, document, and transfer. You own it completely when we're done.
Starting at $3,500/month
Fractional CTO
Executive-level technology leadership without the full-time hire.
Done-For-You Business Systems for Service Professionals
Run your business like a business. We set up your booking, payments, client management, and marketing — fully built, documented, and yours to keep.
Barbers · Beauticians · Lash & Nail Techs · Private Chefs · House Cleaners · Massage Therapists · Personal Trainers · Mobile Service Pros
Starter System
+ $150/mo management
- Booking link setup (Square / Acuity)
- Payment setup (Square / Stripe)
- Client intake form
- Google Business profile setup
- Social media bio links (Linktree)
- Basic brand consistency check
Pro System
+ $250/mo management
- Everything in Starter
- Branded booking page
- Automated appointment reminders
- Client database & CRM setup
- Waiver / consent forms
- Review request automation
- Basic email marketing setup
Full Business System
+ $400/mo management
- Everything in Pro
- Custom mini-website (3 pages)
- Online store / retail products
- Loyalty & referral program setup
- Email marketing automation
- Staff scheduling (if applicable)
- Full system documentation
Every Service Pro System includes full documentation and ownership transfer — you own everything we build. Monthly management is optional and keeps your system running, updated, and optimized.
For Organizations & Teams
Consulting, Builds & Technology Leadership
Systems Audit
Outcome: Get complete clarity on where your organization stands — what you have, what's missing, and exactly what to build first.
What's Included
- Current infrastructure assessment
- Tool and workflow inventory
- Gap analysis and risk mapping
- Prioritized systems roadmap
- Written recommendations report
- 60-minute debrief session
This Is For
- Organizations not sure where to start
- Leaders who need clarity before committing to a build
- Anyone who has grown fast and doesn't fully understand their own systems
This Is Not For
- Those already clear on their systems needs
- Organizations looking for ongoing support
- Anyone expecting implementation in this engagement
Systems Blueprint
Outcome: Get the operational backbone of your organization designed and documented — the complete plan your team (or any developer) can build from with total clarity. This is the design layer: the blueprint, not the construction.
What's Included
- End-to-end workflow mapping
- Tool-agnostic system design
- Department process structuring
- Automation opportunity planning
- Data flow & ownership mapping
- Access control structure
- Documentation frameworks
This Is For
- Growing organizations that need structure before they build
- Leaders transitioning from startup chaos to a documented system
- Teams with multiple disconnected tools needing one coherent design
This Is Not For
- Those who want it designed AND implemented (see Systems Build)
- Anyone seeking simple tool recommendations
- Organizations not ready for process change
Systems Build
Outcome: Get your operational infrastructure designed, built, documented, AND transferred — so your team can run it independently. This is the full engagement: blueprint plus construction.
Tier 1 · Starter
$8,000
Single-platform build
Tier 2 · Growth
$15,000
Mid-scale, cross-tool builds
Tier 3 · Enterprise
$25,000+
Full operational infrastructure
What's Included
- Everything in the Systems Blueprint
- Full implementation across selected tools
- Workflow automation setup (not just planning)
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Team training and knowledge transfer
- 30-day post-build support window
This Is For
- Organizations ready to build or rebuild from the ground up
- Leaders who have completed an Audit or Blueprint
- Teams ready to invest in infrastructure that lasts
This Is Not For
- Organizations still in discovery mode
- Those who only need the design (see Systems Blueprint)
- Anyone seeking quick-fix solutions
Fractional CTO
Outcome: Get executive-level technology leadership without the full-time hire — sustained, strategic, and aligned with your mission.
Essentials
$3,500/mo
~1 day/week, strategic guidance
Growth
$5,500/mo
~2 days/week, embedded leadership
Executive
$8,500/mo
Deep involvement, scaling teams
What's Included
- Monthly strategy and technology reviews
- Vendor and tool relationship management
- Tech team advisory and oversight
- Ongoing system optimization
- AI integration planning and governance
- Priority access for urgent technology decisions
This Is For
- Organizations that need sustained technology leadership
- Leaders ready to fully offload technology strategy
- Teams without internal tech capacity at the executive level
This Is Not For
- Those needing only one-time project work
- Organizations expecting daily IT support
- Anyone seeking a replacement for internal tech staff
AI Systems Integration
Outcome: Move from AI curiosity to practical, documented AI implementation your team can actually use and maintain.
AI Readiness Audit
$3,500
Evaluate & plan
Build & Integrate
$8,000+
Implement AI workflows
Enterprise AI
$15,000+
Org-wide AI systems
What's Included
- AI tool evaluation and selection
- Workflow automation with AI
- Prompt engineering for organizational use
- AI governance documentation and policies
- Team training on AI systems
- Integration with existing infrastructure
- Ongoing AI optimization strategy
This Is For
- Organizations ready to implement AI strategically, not experimentally
- Leaders who want AI to work for their team, not confuse them
- Teams with existing systems ready for AI enhancement
This Is Not For
- Anyone seeking AI hype without practical application
- Organizations not ready to change existing workflows
- Those expecting AI to replace human decision-making
Digital Product System Build
Outcome: Turn knowledge into a structured delivery system—with complete clarity on how it works.
What's Included
- Digital offer workflow design
- Course / program infrastructure setup
- Client onboarding automation
- Content delivery system design
- Payment + access workflow integration
- Product documentation & SOPs
- Handoff training
This Is For
- Consultants launching digital programs
- Experts packaging their knowledge
- Organizations scaling client delivery
This Is Not For
- Those seeking only course content creation
- Anyone wanting quick DIY templates
- Projects without clear outcomes defined
Tech Consulting (Advisory)
Outcome: Gain clarity on your technology landscape to make confident, high-level decisions.
What's Included
- Tech stack evaluation
- Risk & dependency analysis
- AI integration planning
- Data governance guidance
- Growth scalability planning
- Tool selection strategy
- Decision audits
This Is For
- Leaders facing critical tech decisions
- Organizations evaluating major changes
- Teams needing strategic guidance
This Is Not For
- Those seeking hands-on implementation
- Projects needing ongoing tech support
- Anyone without decision-making authority
Custom App Development
Outcome: Get a custom application built specifically for your workflows — from a single-platform tool to a full cross-platform system with admin dashboards and advanced integrations.
Basic Build
$5,000–$8,000
1 platform · +$300/mo maintenance
Standard Build
$12,000–$20,000
Cross-platform · +$600/mo maintenance
Enterprise Build
$25,000+
Full custom · +$1,200/mo maintenance
What's Included
- Custom application design and development
- Single or cross-platform builds
- Database & API integrations
- Admin dashboards and reporting
- Role-based access & permissions
- Full training & documentation handoff
- Ongoing maintenance plans available
This Is For
- Organizations outgrowing off-the-shelf software
- Teams needing tools tailored to their exact workflows
- Leaders wanting full ownership of a custom platform
This Is Not For
- Those satisfied with generic plug-and-play tools
- Organizations without defined processes to build around
- Anyone seeking a build without ongoing maintenance
Custom Tech Department Systems
Outcome: Get a tailor-made application built specifically for your IT department's unique workflows and needs.
What's Included
- Custom internal IT portal development
- Ticket & request management systems
- Asset tracking & inventory applications
- Employee onboarding/offboarding workflows
- Knowledge base & documentation platforms
- Vendor & license management tools
- Reporting dashboards & analytics
- Role-based access & permissions
- Full training & documentation handoff
This Is For
- Organizations needing IT tools tailored to their workflows
- Teams outgrowing off-the-shelf IT management software
- Leaders wanting full ownership of their IT systems
This Is Not For
- Those satisfied with generic IT helpdesk tools
- Organizations without defined IT processes
- Anyone seeking simple plug-and-play solutions
Ongoing Tech Retainer
Outcome: Offload your technology completely—we manage it so you can focus on leading your organization.
What's Included
- Full tech stack management
- Proactive system monitoring & maintenance
- Vendor & tool relationship management
- Ongoing automation improvements
- Monthly strategy & optimization reviews
- Priority response for urgent issues
- Continuous documentation updates
This Is For
- Leaders who want to fully offload technology
- Organizations without internal tech capacity
- Teams ready to hand off tech management entirely
This Is Not For
- Those only needing one-time project work
- Organizations wanting to build internal tech teams
- Anyone seeking hourly IT support
See It In Person
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You’re never on your own. You own everything we build — and ongoing support is always available if you want it. Take it and run, or keep us in your corner. The choice is always yours.
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