AI and software for businesses that need it to work
Built by a developer who runs a business too
Built by a developer who runs a business too
I'm James Pickard — a software developer and owner of The Green Dragon, a CAMRA award-winning pub and brewery in Bungay, Suffolk.
After working in eCommerce in London and Montreal, I moved back to take over the family pub and found myself building the software I wished existed — first for my own business, then for others. That became Omni Tend, a point-of-sale and business management platform that I use to run the pub every day.
More recently, I've been helping businesses make practical use of AI — from building an AI-powered grain market analysis platform for a local merchant to adding intelligent features across my own products. I focus on real results, not hype.
Whether you need AI that actually works, a web application, an online store, or systems that talk to each other — I build technology that genuinely helps.
Practical AI that delivers real results — from market analysis and intelligent reporting to automating the work that's eating your time
Custom web apps built from database to interface, tailored to how your business works
Connect your systems to payment providers, third-party services, and each other
Servers, databases, and hosting — configured and managed so you can focus on your business
Online shops and ordering systems, connected to your existing setup
Websites you can update yourself, built with modern tools and designed to last
I run my own business on software I wrote. If something doesn't work in practice, I'm the first to know.
As a pub owner and local business association committee member, I understand the real constraints small businesses face.
I don't build and disappear. From server security to ongoing updates, I provide support for the long term.
Point-of-sale and business management platform
Enterprise document security platform
AI-powered grain market analysis platform
AI-assisted kitchen inventory and stock management
Staff rota and shift management
Web application development and consultancy
Bespoke web application
Shopify e-commerce integration and support
CRM and reporting tools
Website and AI-powered feedback analysis
Town marketing website and business directory
Website for music educator and percussionist
Pub and brewery website with online ordering
Greengrocer website with online ordering
Whether you want to explore what AI could do for your business or you've got a specific project in mind — let's talk.