Jiyu's StudioWhat to bring
A spreadsheet, quote process, document folder, repetitive admin task, or AI idea you are unsure about.
Free 15-minute workflow review
Practical software, built directly by me.
I’m Jiyu. I build modern websites, internal tools, automation, and useful AI for small businesses—without the layers of a traditional agency.
Websites from £100 · Most simple sites £200 or less · Designed and built by Jiyu
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Affordable websites from £100
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Quote calculators & approvals
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Practical AI inside real workflows
Workflow cockpit
Operations review
Quote approval
£8,420Ready for margin check
Product data
Live12 records need review
Document search
82%Source-linked answers
AI triage
Human OKDraft next actions only
Quote rules
Version 14
Next practical step
Map one workflow before choosing software, automation, or AI.
The problem
Excel is flexible until it becomes the system.
Spreadsheets and shared folders are a good starting point. Risk builds when they become the only source of truth for pricing, approvals, documents, and operational decisions.
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Quotes depend on one person’s spreadsheet
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Product data lives in multiple versions
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Pricing rules are hard to maintain
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Documents are difficult to search
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Team knowledge disappears into inboxes
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AI experiments are disconnected from real workflows
Free review
Not sure if you need software or AI?
Start with one messy workflow. I’ll help you decide what is worth fixing, what can be automated, and where AI is useful or unnecessary.
What you’ll get
A clear view of what is worth fixing, what can be automated, and where AI may help.
What it is not
No hard sell, generic AI pitch, unnecessary rebuild, or request for sensitive data.
Pricing
Start small. Pay for what you need.
Website costs are explained in full on the dedicated website service page.
Popular start
From £100
Simple website
A professional multi-page website for a small business, independent professional, or new idea.
- Most simple sites £200 or less
- Contact form included where needed
- No compulsory maintenance plan
Free
15-minute project review
A focused first conversation about your website, workflow, automation, or AI idea.
- One clear problem
- Practical next step
- No obligation
Scoped quote
Tools, automation & AI
Internal tools and integrations are scoped around the workflow, risk, and business value.
- Free initial review
- Clear project scope
- Built for real operations
Services
From a simple website to the software behind your business.
Not sure which service fits? Start with a free 15-minute workflow review.
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Websites
Fast, modern websites for small businesses and professionals, with no compulsory monthly maintenance plan.
One-off build Custom domain Modern hosting You own the content
View website service →02
Internal Tools
Custom web apps for quotes, product data, approvals, dashboards, and operational workflows.
Quotation builders Pricing rules PDF generation Permissions
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AI & Knowledge Systems
Searchable knowledge and practical AI features that help teams find answers and complete real work.
SOP search Document Q&A Data extraction Human approval
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Automation & Integration
Connected systems and focused automations that remove repetitive work without adding needless complexity.
API integrations Reporting flows Data sync Workflow automation
Example builds
Common projects for teams outgrowing spreadsheets and shared folders.
Example builds, not client case studies or claimed results.
Quotation system replacing Excel
- Current mess
- Fragile spreadsheets hold pricing rules and quote versions.
- Build
- A secure web app for rules, PDFs, approvals, and version history.
- Benefit
- Fewer errors and less dependence on one spreadsheet owner.
Product data and pricing portal
- Current mess
- Catalogue details are scattered across files and folders.
- Build
- A controlled portal for records, pricing inputs, and approvals.
- Benefit
- Cleaner data and more confidence in the numbers.
Internal knowledge assistant
- Current mess
- Policies and process notes are hard to find quickly.
- Build
- A searchable hub with source-linked answers over approved documents.
- Benefit
- Less hunting and better answers for busy teams.
PDF-to-database extraction workflow
- Current mess
- Details are copied manually from PDFs and attachments.
- Build
- A reviewed extraction flow that flags uncertainty.
- Benefit
- Less re-keying and clearer exception handling.
Customer enquiry triage dashboard
- Current mess
- Shared inboxes have unclear ownership and duplicated replies.
- Build
- A triage dashboard that categorises requests and drafts actions.
- Benefit
- Faster response and fewer enquiries slipping through.
Operations dashboard for management
- Current mess
- Status updates are assembled manually from separate tools.
- Build
- Selected workflow data combined into practical operational views.
- Benefit
- Less reporting admin and clearer bottleneck visibility.
Process
Start small. Prove value. Then build properly.
Projects can start with a small scoping session or prototype when the workflow is messy and the final specification is not obvious yet.
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Map the workflow
Review the spreadsheet, document folder, or manual process you want to fix.
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Build a working prototype
Prove the core workflow before committing to a larger build.
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Turn it into a usable system
Add authentication, database, permissions, deployment, documentation, and handover.
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Improve with real feedback
Refine around how the team actually uses the system.
I’m Jiyu Yan, a UK-based software engineer with more than six years of experience delivering software for real business operations.
My work spans websites, backend development, integrations, reporting, databases, workflow automation, and technical solution design. Practical AI is used only where it fits the job.
You talk directly to me, the person who scopes and builds the work. There is no sales handover, and new enquiries usually get a reply within 24 hours.
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Location
- UK-based
- Reply
- Within 24 hours
- Delivery
- 10+ enterprise projects
- Start
- Free review
FAQ
Practical questions before a first conversation.
Is the initial review really free? +
Yes. The first 15-minute workflow review is free. It is designed to quickly understand the problem and suggest a practical next step. There is no obligation to continue.
What happens before the review? +
You can share a short description of the process, spreadsheet, document problem, or AI idea. Please do not send confidential, personal, customer-sensitive, or commercially sensitive data through the form.
Will you tell us if AI is not the right answer? +
Yes. Many workflow problems are better solved with clearer data, a small internal system, or a better process. AI is only useful when it fits the workflow.
Do you replace Excel completely? +
Not always. Sometimes the best first step is connecting, cleaning, or controlling the spreadsheet workflow. The goal is to remove risk and manual work, not force unnecessary software.
Can you work with our existing spreadsheets? +
Yes. Existing spreadsheets are often the starting point for understanding rules, data, and edge cases.
Can you build AI into our business process? +
Yes, but only where it helps. Useful AI usually sits inside a workflow with clear inputs, source documents, and human approval.
Do we need a fully defined specification? +
No. A messy spreadsheet, example documents, or a description of the current process is enough to start a scoping conversation.
Can you handle sensitive data? +
Please do not submit confidential, personal, customer-sensitive, or commercially sensitive data through the contact form. Data handling and security requirements can be discussed before any project starts.
Do you offer payment plans or online checkout? +
No online checkout at this stage. Straightforward websites can start from £100, and most simple business sites without online ordering cost £200 or less. Larger apps and complex internal systems are scoped after a short call.
Can I book directly? +
Yes. The page embeds Cal.com directly so you can choose a time from live calendar availability without email back-and-forth.
Start with one messy workflow.
Bring a spreadsheet, quote process, document folder, or AI idea. You’ll get a practical view on whether software, automation, or AI is worth pursuing.
Book a call
Choose a free 15-minute review.
Pick a slot from live availability. Bring a website idea, one messy workflow, spreadsheet, document process, or practical AI idea you want to discuss.
Straightforward websites start from £100, with most simple sites costing £200 or less. Internal tools, integrations, and larger systems are scoped separately.
Live 15-minute availability
Open Cal.com ↗Contact
Have a website or a messy process worth reviewing?
Send a short note about the website, spreadsheet, workflow, product data, document search, or AI idea you need.
Prefer to talk it through?
Use the booking link for a free 15-minute workflow review with live Cal.com availability.
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