Lemon Labs Studio / Est. MMXXVIAccepting Q4 Briefs
Item 01 / Headline
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Small Business Systems Lab

Your own software. $0 upfront. Built as a service.

Lemon Labs is a systems studio for small businesses. We design operational tools on Lovable.dev — no bloated platforms, no off-the-shelf templates. Just focused systems that fit how your business already works, shipped in weeks.

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Manifesto

01. No bloated SaaS you rent forever.

02. No templates dressed up as custom work.

03. Ship in weeks, not fiscal quarters.

Section 02 / Capabilities

What We Build

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Capability

Workflow Design

We map how your business actually runs, then build a digital workflow that matches it. Fast prototypes, real feedback, no guesswork.

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Capability

Records & Data

Clean, structured data behind every screen. Quotes, orders, customers, jobs — tracked, searchable, and owned by you.

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03
Capability

Connections & Integrations

We wire your existing tools together so information flows automatically. Less retyping, fewer errors, more hours back in your week.

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Section 03 / Selected Works

Interactive System Previews

Live simulations of systems we build for small businesses. Click any one to explore the interface and workflow.

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RevenueCustomersOps
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$48.2K
+12%
Active
1,284
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Churn
1.8%
−0.4%
Weekly Revenue
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Acme CorpPro$1,200● Active
NorthwindTeam$640● Active
GlobexPro$1,200◐ Trial
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Section 04 / Process

From Problem to Live System

4 phases · 6-12 weeks
AWk 01

Map & Plan

We audit your current workflow, find the bottlenecks, and design a system that fits how you actually work.

BWk 02–04

Build & Test

The first working version lands in your hands fast. You use it, we refine it. No surprises at launch.

CWk 05–08

Real-World Use

We run it with real data and real users. Edge cases, permissions, and polish — handled before go-live.

DWk 09+

Launch & Support

Full ownership handover, clear documentation, and an optional support plan for whatever comes next.

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Process Studio

See the full build methodology, deliverables, and timeline in detail.

Section 05 / Strategic Argument

Why Custom Software?

Custom software vs. generic SaaS. The difference is ownership, fit, and speed.

Buy once · Own forever
Premise / AI-Native Economics

AI changed the cost equation.

AI-powered development lets us design, build, and ship production-grade systems in weeks instead of quarters. That means a platform built exactly for your business is no longer the expensive option — it often costs less than a year of SaaS subscriptions, while eliminating per-seat fees, implementation consultants, and workarounds forever.

Dimension
Custom Software
Generic SaaS
Fit
✓Built around your workflow
×Forces you into a generic flow
Cost
✓Fixed build cost, no per-seat tax
×Per-seat fees that grow with headcount
Data
✓You own the database and schema
×Locked in a vendor's data model
Integrations
✓Connects to your existing tools
×Requires workarounds or middleware
Speed
✓Shipped in 6–12 weeks
×Months of implementation and onboarding
Control
✓Add features on demand
×Wait on vendor roadmap
Point / 01
No Rented Workflows

Generic SaaS forces your business into someone else's process. Custom software matches your process exactly.

Point / 02
No Per-Seat Tax

SaaS bills you for every user. Custom software is built once and runs on your infrastructure at a fixed cost.

Point / 03
Own the Data

Your records live in your database, under your rules. Export, integrate, or extend without asking a vendor.

Section 06 / The Replacement

One System. Every Function.

12 apps → 1 platform
Fragmented Stack

Obsolete Apps You Rent Today

CRM systems×
Employee portals×
Inventory systems×
Quoting systems×
Scheduling systems×
Client dashboards×
Approval workflows×
Knowledge bases×
AI assistants×
eSignature apps×
File storage & sharing×
Internal company tools×
Status: Fragmented, expensive, never built for you
Convergence
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Replaced
By
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Unified System

Your Custom Business System

Lemon Labs Operating System
One database. One workflow. One login. Built exactly for how your business runs.
Status: Purpose-built, integrated, scalable
Outcomes
Unified

One platform replaces a dozen disconnected subscriptions. No more tab switching or duplicate data.

Custom

Every screen, workflow, and report is built around your business, not squeezed into a generic template.

Efficient

Automated handoffs, fewer errors, and faster execution across sales, operations, and delivery.

Scalable

A system that grows with you. Add features, users, and locations without rebuilding from scratch.

Section 07 / Pricing

Flat Monthly. Nothing Up Front.

$0 setup · Cancel anytime
Entry Plan

Workflow

Comprehensive single workflow
$560/ mo

A complete, AI-enhanced system around one core workflow — shaped around how your business actually runs. Not a lightweight starter, and not a five-figure deposit.

3–5 connected modules
Unlimited user roles
Lovable Cloud database + auth
Custom dashboards & reporting
Workflow automations
1 external integration
Status: Available now
Leave anytime. The code is yours.
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Terms

How It Works

Upfront$0
Build cycle2 weeks
BillingFlat monthly
Bug fixesUnlimited
OwnershipYou own the code
Three plans total

Workflow is plan 1 of 3. System and Platform expand the operating-system vision with more scope, integrations, and dedicated iteration.

Built on Lovable.dev
Plan 1 of 3 · Workflow · $560/mo