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General.

  • 01How much does a project cost?

    Every project is priced from its scope. Discovery and scope are free: we map your needs and write the scope, timeline and price into a contract proposal before you commit to anything.

  • 02Are discovery and scope really free?

    Yes. We meet your team, document the problem and prepare the scope, timeline and cost at no charge. The materials are handed over once the contract is signed.

  • 03How long does a project take?

    It depends on the scope. Smaller tools take weeks; larger systems are delivered in phases over months. The timeline is written into your contract, and you see working software every sprint.

  • 04How will I know how the project is going?

    You get daily and weekly updates, and you can follow every phase and milestone live in the Adapto Tracker with a private access code.

  • 05What kind of companies do you work with?

    Small and mid-sized businesses whose processes don't fit off-the-shelf software, from retail and services to logistics and operations.

  • 06Do you only work with companies in Vancouver?

    We're based in Vancouver and work with companies across Canada and the United States.

  • 07What happens after launch?

    You get documentation, training and a warranty period. After that, we can keep evolving the system with you, or hand it over to your own team.

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Custom systems.

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  • 01How much does custom software cost?

    It depends on the scope, which is why we define it first. Discovery and scope are free, and the contract states the exact price and timeline before any code is written.

  • 02How long does it take?

    Small internal tools are measured in weeks; larger systems are delivered in phases over months. The timeline is set in your contract, and you see working software every sprint.

  • 03Can it work with the tools we already use?

    Yes. Custom software doesn't have to replace everything. We can connect it to your accounting, e-commerce or payment tools, or replace them gradually.

  • 04Can we start small?

    Yes. Many projects start with the one process that hurts most. The architecture is planned so the system can grow module by module.

  • 05What happens after launch?

    You get technical and user documentation, training for your team and a warranty period. After that, we can keep evolving the system with you, or hand it over to your own team.

  • 01Will we be able to update the site ourselves?

    Yes. Where it makes sense we set up an editor so your team can change text, images and pages without touching code, and we train whoever will maintain it.

  • 02Can the site be in English and French?

    Yes. We build bilingual sites from the start, with each language at its own address and tagged so search engines show the right version.

  • 03Will our site show up on Google?

    We build the technical foundations search engines rely on: speed, structure, metadata and structured data. Rankings also depend on content and competition, so we'll tell you honestly what to expect.

  • 04Do you redesign existing websites?

    Yes. We keep what works, rebuild what doesn’t and move your content over without losing the addresses Google already knows.

  • 05Can the site connect to our other tools?

    Yes: forms to your CRM or inbox, stores to your stock and accounting, portals to your internal systems.

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AI integration.

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  • 01Is our data safe?

    We define upfront which data the AI can access, where it is processed and how long anything is kept, and we use provider settings that don't use your data to train their models. Sensitive steps can always require a person's approval.

  • 02Will the AI make things up?

    Assistants are built to answer from your own sources and show where each answer came from. When the information isn't there, they say so instead of guessing, and we test this before launch.

  • 03Do we need a lot of data to start?

    No. Most projects use the documents and systems you already have, and the prototype shows early whether that is enough.

  • 04Which AI models do you use?

    We pick the model for the job, based on quality, cost and privacy requirements, and design the integration so it can switch models later without a rebuild.

  • 05How do we know it is worth it?

    Before we build, we agree on what success looks like, such as hours saved or response time, and we measure it after launch.

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Automation.

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  • 01What kind of tasks can be automated?

    Anything repetitive with clear rules: reports, approvals, moving data between systems, reminders, document generation. When a task needs judgement, we can still automate the steps around it.

  • 02Do we need to change our current tools?

    Usually not. We connect the tools you already use, and if one can't be connected, we explain the options.

  • 03What happens when an automation fails?

    Every workflow is logged and monitored. If something breaks, the right person is alerted with the details needed to fix it, and no data is lost.

  • 04When will we see results?

    We start with the automations that save the most time, so the first gains come early in the project. The plan and timeline are in your contract.

  • 05Is automation only for large companies?

    No. Small teams often gain the most, because every hour of admin falls on the same few people.

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Dashboards.

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  • 01Can you use data from our current systems?

    Yes. We connect to the databases, spreadsheets and tools you already use, including accounting, e-commerce and CRM platforms, and keep them in sync.

  • 02Do the dashboards update in real time?

    They can. Some numbers need to be live, others are fine updated daily. We set each one to what the decision behind it requires.

  • 03Can we see them on a phone?

    Yes. Every dashboard is designed to work on desktop and mobile.

  • 04Who can see what?

    Access is set by role, so each person sees the numbers that matter for their work.

  • 05What if our data is messy?

    That's common. Cleaning and organising the data is part of the project, and it often reveals problems worth fixing on their own.

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Integrations.

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  • 01Which tools can you integrate?

    Most tools with an API or an export, including common accounting, e-commerce, shipping and payment platforms. If a tool has no API, we'll look at the alternatives with you.

  • 02What if one of the services goes down?

    Integrations are built to queue and retry. When the service comes back, the pending data goes through, and you're alerted if anything needs attention.

  • 03Will this replace our current tools?

    No. Integration keeps the tools your team likes and makes them work together.

  • 04Is our data secure in transit?

    Connections use encrypted channels and only the access each one needs. Credentials are stored securely, never in spreadsheets or emails.

  • 05Can you build an API for our own system?

    Yes. We can design and document an API so partners, apps or other tools can connect to your system safely.

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