Client Portfolio
Every Data Works system starts with the same goal - to make business life simpler.
Our clients range from small manufacturers to service companies and training providers, all with one thing in common: they were losing time and control to spreadsheets and scattered systems.
HydroWorks Water Treatment
Sector: Manufacturing & Engineering
Before:
HydroWorks managed jobs through a FileMaker App that needed updating. Tracking quotes, orders, and invoices across teams caused confusion, and reporting was almost impossible, with so many features broken and many workarounds in place.
After:
We built a central system that connects everything - from enquiry to completed project. The team can now track jobs in real time, view schedules instantly, and generate professional quotes in a few clicks.
Results:
- 60% less admin time each week
- Instant visibility over all active jobs
- Staff spend more time on-site, less time chasing paperwork
“We finally have everything in one place - it’s transformed how we run our business.”
– HydraWorks Team
Make Waves Swim School
Sector: Education & Training
Before:
Class bookings, catch-ups, and invoices were all being handled separately in spreadsheets and emails. It was easy for classes to be overbooked and hard to track payments.
After:
We built a simple but powerful FileMaker system to manage classes, students, staff, and payments all in one place.
Now, the team can see each week’s schedule, mark attendance, and generate invoices automatically.
Results:
- Reduced class admin by 75%
- Clear visibility of student progress
- Zero missed payments
“Admin used to take half our week — now it’s all automated and easy to manage.”
– Make Waves Team
The Sign Maker — Streamlining Production and Orders
Sector: Manufacturing & Retail
Before:
The Sign Maker was managing orders through emails and a shared spreadsheet that was easily out of sync between office and workshop.
After:
Their new FileMaker system automatically tracks orders, materials, and delivery dates. Each department can see job progress instantly — from cutting to dispatch.
Results:
- Clearer job planning and fewer mistakes
- Workshop lists generated automatically
- Quotes and invoices created in one click
“It’s a total game-changer. The team actually enjoy updating the system now.”
– The Sign Maker Team
Devon Stainless - Job Control and Cost Tracking in One Place
Sector: Metal Fabrication / Engineering
Before:
The team were using Excel for estimating and paper files for job tracking. It worked - but only just. Information was often duplicated or missed.
After:
We built a connected FileMaker system that manages quotes, materials, and delivery dates with real-time status tracking.
Results:
- Accurate job costing and timelines
- Live visibility of all active work
- Easy invoicing and reporting
“We’ve saved days of admin each month and gained full control of our workload.”
– Devon Stainless
Little Leaf — From Manual Bookings to easy Course Management
Sector: Education & Services
Little Leaf — From Manual Bookings to Seamless Course Management
Sector: Education & Services
Before:
Little Leaf was running antenatal and postnatal classes using spreadsheets, paper notes, and messages across multiple platforms. Managing bookings, waiting lists, and payments took hours every week - and follow-up communication often slipped through the cracks.
After:
We built a custom FileMaker system that handles everything from course bookings and attendance to payments and certificates. Parents can be added or moved between classes easily, and reminders and updates are automatically sent.
Results:
- 80% less manual admin
- Payments and attendance all managed in one system
- Automatic reminders for renewals and progress updates
“It’s saved me so much time each week and means parents always get the right updates - it just runs smoothly now.”
– Laura, Little Leaf Founder
Why Our Clients Choose Data Works
Systems that actually match how they work
Clear visibility across jobs, teams, and finances
Clear visibility across jobs, teams, and finances
Clear visibility across jobs, teams, and finances
Clear visibility across jobs, teams, and finances
Clear visibility across jobs, teams, and finances
Ongoing UK-based support and development
Clear visibility across jobs, teams, and finances
Ongoing UK-based support and development