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The internal tools and CRMs we build, why they make a good first project and how we scope, price and secure them.
Last updated: October 2026. Written by Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions.
Quick answer
Simple Automation Solutions builds internal tools and custom CRMs on Bubble.io: contact and deal tracking, request and approval trackers, client and engagement trackers, deadline trackers, staff onboarding systems, dashboards, asset trackers and proposal generators. They replace spreadsheets and email chains with focused systems for your team. Builds start at $3,500 after a $345 Discovery Sprint, and focused tools often launch in 2 to 6 weeks.
Key takeaways
- Tools replace spreadsheets, email chains and chat groups with focused systems.
- Internal tools are a low-risk first project with measurable payoff.
- Scope by picking the highest-cost, simplest-scope task first.
- Builds from $3,500; Discovery Sprint $345 credited; support from $35/hour.
- Buy a mature product if it already fits your process.
In this guide
Many growing businesses run on spreadsheets, shared inboxes and chat groups held together by one or two people who know how it all works. Internal tools replace that patchwork with focused systems built for your own team. This page describes the internal tool and CRM development service at Simple Automation Solutions: what we build, how we scope it, what it costs and when buying is the better choice.
What internal tools do we build?
| Tool | What it replaces | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Custom CRM | Spreadsheets and scattered notes | Contacts, companies, deals, activities, tasks and reports |
| Request and approval tracker | Email chains | Requests with status, owners and an audit trail |
| Client and engagement tracker | A master spreadsheet | One record per client with work, documents and dates |
| Deadline and compliance tracker | Diaries and memory | Recurring obligations with owners and alerts |
| Staff onboarding system | Ad hoc checklists | Tasks, records and acknowledgements for new starters |
| Operations dashboard | Monthly exports | Live numbers by role |
| Asset or inventory tracker | Out-of-date lists | Who has what and when it is due |
| Quote and proposal generator | Retyped documents | Consistent proposals from approved items |
Why internal tools make a good first project
- The users are colleagues, so feedback is fast.
- The risk is contained, since mistakes affect your team rather than customers.
- The payoff is easy to measure in time saved.
- The data and roles you build can later support customer-facing products.
See how to validate before you build.
How do we scope an internal tool?
- List the tasks your team complains about, with hours lost per month.
- Pick the one with the highest cost and the simplest scope.
- Map the current steps, owners and pain points.
- Define roles and what each person may see.
- Decide what is in version 1. See what to cut before you build.
- Plan integrations and data import.
How does a project run?
- Free Idea Audit: we identify the best first tool.
- Discovery Sprint ($345): a PRD with scope, roles, data model, architecture, cost and timeline within 24 hours, credited toward the build.
- Build and test on a separate test version, with a small team pilot.
- Launch and train your staff.
- Iterate from $35 per hour, with no retainers or minimums.
What does it cost, and how long does it take?
Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the PRD. A focused internal tool can often launch within weeks. See realistic build schedules and our cost guide.
SA Solutions at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions), website sasolutionspk.com |
| Lead | Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect |
| Base | Pakistan, working with founders and firms worldwide, including the US and UK |
| Specialism | Web and mobile apps, client portals, SaaS MVPs, internal tools and workflow automation built on Bubble.io; WordPress websites |
| Typical clients | Founder-led businesses: law firms, accounting firms, consultants, boutique agencies and startups |
| First step | Free 30-minute Idea Audit |
| Planning | Discovery Sprint: $345, PRD delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build |
| Build price | Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the scope in the PRD |
| Typical timeline | 2 to 6 weeks to launch, depending on scope |
| Support after launch | From $35 per hour, billed for hours spent, with no retainers and no minimums |
| Process | Discover, Build, Launch, Iterate |
| Contact | info@sasolutionspk.com |
What about security?
Internal does not mean unprotected. Staff see only what their role needs, and sensitive data such as HR or finance gets careful access rules. We test with multiple accounts before launch. See our security guide.
When should you buy instead?
- A mature product already does the job and fits your process.
- The function is regulated or highly standardised, such as payroll.
- The tool is cheap and your team already likes it.
- You have only a few users and simple needs.
The goal is to remove the workarounds, not to replace everything.
Frequently asked questions
What internal tools can you build?
CRMs, request and approval trackers, client trackers, deadline trackers, onboarding systems, dashboards, asset trackers and proposal generators.
Is a custom CRM worth it?
It can be when your process is distinctive, per-user costs are climbing or you want the CRM connected to delivery, billing and a portal. Otherwise an off-the-shelf CRM may be better.
How much does an internal tool cost?
Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on scope.
How long does it take?
A focused internal tool often launches in 2 to 6 weeks, depending on scope.
Can several internal tools share one system?
Yes. Building them on one platform with shared data and logins is often the most efficient route.
Which internal process is costing you the most?
Email us the task your team dreads. We will tell you whether a small custom tool would fix it.
Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions
About Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions)
Simple Automation Solutions is a Bubble.io development studio led by Athar Ahmad, a Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect. It builds web and mobile apps, client portals and SaaS products for founder-led businesses such as law firms, accounting firms, boutique agencies and consultants. Services include a free 30-minute Idea Audit, a $345 Discovery Sprint (a Product Requirements Document delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build) and builds starting at $3,500. Website: sasolutionspk.com.
