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AI agents built for your industry.

One AI agent per industry: dental clinics, law firms, real estate agents, insurance and mortgage brokers, restaurants, construction and 7 more. It answers your customers 24/7, books appointments and handles follow-ups. Around it, the same team builds your websites, CRM, automations, apps, SEO and GEO, in English or French.

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19 AI agents, one per industry.

Each agent is set up for one trade. Pick yours to see what it does. All AI agents by industry

Lina · Travel agenciesLina, an AI agent for travel agencies: qualifies every enquiry 24/7, sends itineraries with your prices, follows up and tracks each booking until departure.Marco · Landscaping & snow removalMarco, an AI agent for landscaping and snow removal: answers quote requests 24/7, books site visits, renews seasonal contracts and follows up until signed.Luna · Dental clinicsLuna, an AI receptionist for dental clinics: answers calls and texts, books and confirms appointments, fills cancellations from the waitlist. No medical advice.Sofia · Real estate agentsSofia, an AI agent for real estate agents: replies to new leads in seconds, qualifies budget, pre-approval and timeline, books showings and nurtures leads.Mia · Beauty salons & spasMia, an AI receptionist for beauty salons and spas: books 24/7 with each stylist, sends reminders to cut no-shows, fills cancellations and rebooks clients.Jade · Gyms & fitness studiosJade, an AI agent for gyms and fitness studios: books trial classes 24/7, fills class waitlists, contacts inactive members before they cancel, tracks renewals.Kai · RestaurantsKai is an AI agent for restaurants and caterers: takes reservations and catering requests, answers menu and hours questions, and asks guests for reviews. EN/FR.Ben · Insurance & mortgageBen is an AI agent for insurance and mortgage brokers: qualifies quote requests, collects documents and sends renewal reminders. It never gives advice. EN/FR.Max · Law firmsMax is an AI receptionist for law firms and notaries: handles intake, collects facts and documents, books consultations. It never gives legal advice. EN/FR.Leo · Accounting firmsLeo is an AI agent for accounting and tax firms: collects client documents, flags what is missing, sends deadline reminders and books meetings. No tax advice.Rex · Auto repair shopsRex is an AI agent for auto repair shops: books service, sends tire and maintenance reminders, texts your estimates and tells customers when the car is ready.Atlas · Construction & renovationAtlas is an AI agent for contractors: qualifies quote requests, books estimate visits, follows up until signature and takes plumbing and heating calls 24/7.Victor · Sales teamsVictor, an AI sales agent for SMBs, qualifies inbound leads in seconds, follows up unanswered quotes, books meetings for your reps and keeps your CRM current.Remy · Moving, transport & towingRemy is an AI agent for moving, transport, towing and storage companies: takes quote requests, books the date, follows up until confirmed and answers towing calls 24/7.Neo · IT servicesNeo is an AI agent for managed IT and IT support firms: triages tickets, follows up project quotes, flags contract renewals and tracks hours.Maya · Web & marketing agenciesMaya is an AI agent for web, SEO, advertising, social media and creative agencies: captures the client brief, follows up proposals, chases approvals and prepares monthly reports.Iris · Interior design & architectureIris is an AI agent for interior design and architecture firms: qualifies project requests, books the first consultation, follows up on proposals and approvals, and asks for reviews and portfolio photos. EN/FR.Zoé · Shops and boutiquesZoé is an AI agent for boutiques, florists and jewelers: answers customers day and night, takes special orders, reminds loyal customers before the big holidays and asks for a review.Alma · Hotels & lodgingAlma is an AI agent for hotels, inns, B&Bs, tourist accommodation and campgrounds: answers booking requests day and night, pushes direct bookings, reminds guests before arrival and asks for reviews.

Three rules we write into every contract.

Custom software goes wrong in predictable ways. These rules answer the most common ones.

Your repository, from the first commit.The code lives in your account from day one, not “transferred at delivery”. We are invited collaborators you can remove at any time.
A standard stack.Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL. No in-house framework, so any competent developer can take over without us.
A fixed price per phase.Written before each phase starts, and every phase ships something usable. You can stop after any of them.

What we built for ourselves first.

Before building for clients, we built for our own group. All three platforms are live; each write-up also says what is not built yet. All case studies · Pricing

Zeniva TravelOnline travel agency for US clients. Its AI assistant fails over between five language-model providers. ZeniPayFintech platform built on an append-only ledger, with idempotency keys and a signed audit trail. ZeniCorpConstruction platform for four trades in Quebec; every request is stored through two paths so none is lost.

Services

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Web designFast, conversion-focused websites: brochure sites, stores and custom platforms, built remotely by a team in Québec, Canada. Fixed price, 2–4 week delivery.

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SEOTechnical SEO, content and local search for businesses in Canada, the US and beyond: crawlability, Core Web Vitals, structured data and pages that answer.

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GEOGenerative Engine Optimization: entity consistency, structured data, llms.txt, citable content and mentions, so AI engines describe and recommend you correctly.

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Digital marketingMeta, TikTok and Google ads with landing pages, tracking and reporting that follow the money to the sale, not the click. Managed from Québec, English or French.

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CRM & sales pipelineA CRM built around how your team actually sells: owners, statuses, follow-ups, commissions and reporting. Set up remotely, used by your reps the same day.

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Custom softwarePlatforms, client portals and integrations built by the team that runs its own platforms. Repository in your name from the first commit, fixed price per phase.

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AutomationConnect your tools so emails, SMS, follow-ups, invoices and reports happen on their own, 24/7. Built remotely, documented, and owned by you.

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AI agentsAI agents connected to your live business data, not a chatbot reciting an FAQ. Built on Orvel AI, ZeniTech’s agent layer, run from Québec in English or French.

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App developmentCustom iOS, Android and PWA apps from one React Native codebase, built by a team in Québec on Eastern Time. Code and store accounts in your name, fixed price.

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AI integrationWhere to start with AI in a small business: one task, one measurement, one first tool connected to your data. Consulting and implementation, delivered remotely.

Guides

What is GEO?Getting recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity: the 2026 guide. GEO vs SEOWhat changed, what did not, and how to split a budget between them. llms.txtWhat it is, how to write one, and what it actually does. AI crawlersWhich AI crawlers to allow in 2026, and which to block. How much does a website cost in 2026?Website cost in 2026: real price ranges by site type, freelancer vs agency vs DIY, hourly rates by region, recurring fees, and how to compare quotes.How much does it cost to build an app in 2026?App development cost in 2026: price by complexity, native vs cross-platform vs PWA, rates by region, timelines, store fees, AI costs and code ownership.AI automation for small business: what to automate first, and what it costsWhat to automate first in a small business, rules vs AI vs agents, real tool prices, privacy and anti-spam rules (Law 25, GDPR, CASL), ROI and a 30-day plan.AI chatbot for your website: options, real costs and risksAI chatbots for websites in 2026: rule-based vs LLM vs RAG vs agents, real SaaS prices, token costs, custom builds, liability and how to measure results.Zapier vs Make vs n8n: which automation tool should you pick?Zapier vs Make vs n8n in 2026: current prices, tasks vs credits vs executions, costs at 3 volumes, AI features, data residency and a decision matrix.How to choose a software development company: rates, contracts and red flagsHiring a software development company in 2026: onshore, nearshore or offshore rates, time-zone overlap, contract must-haves, red flags and quote comparison.Wix vs a custom website: which one should you pay for?Wix or Squarespace vs a custom website: 3-year cost, real Core Web Vitals data, SEO and GEO control, export limits, and when a builder is the right call.Shopify vs custom e-commerce: what it really costs over three yearsShopify vs a custom online store: plan and payment fees, app costs, WooCommerce, headless Shopify, 3-year cost at three revenue levels and taxes.How much does an AI receptionist cost in 2026?AI receptionist cost in 2026: receptionist wages, answering service prices (Ruby, Smith.ai), AI plans, per-minute voice costs and recording consent rules.Custom CRM vs HubSpot or Salesforce: build or buy?Custom CRM vs HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive and Zoho in 2026: seat prices, 3-year cost at 3, 10 and 30 users, customization limits and a decision table.How long does it take to build an app?How long it takes to build an app in 2026: timelines by complexity, each phase, Apple and Google review times, common delays and a sample 12-week MVP plan.How to redesign a website without losing your SEOWebsite redesign in 2026: signs it is time, real price ranges, the migration steps that keep your Google traffic, and the mistakes that cause traffic drops.Digital and AI grants and funding in Quebec and Canada (2026)Digital and AI funding for Quebec small businesses in 2026: ESSOR component 1, the Digital Transformation Offensive, DEC’s AI initiative, IRAP. CDAP has ended.AI agents for small business: what they do, industry by industryWhat an AI agent actually does in a small business: examples for 13 industries (dental, auto repair, real estate, restaurants), typical costs and pitfalls.Business process automation for small business: where to startWhich process to automate first, how to score candidates, examples by department (sales, billing, support, HR), which tool to use, ROI maths and pitfalls.Does your website need to be in French in Quebec?What Quebec’s Charter of the French language and Bill 96 require from a website: a complete French version, when English is allowed, chat, ads and fines.WordPress vs a custom website: which costs less over 3 years?WordPress or a custom website? Real 3-year cost, plugin security and maintenance, portability, bilingual sites, and when WordPress is the better choice.Getting recommended by AI answer engines: the methodGet ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Perplexity to recommend your business: where each engine gets its sources, which crawlers to allow and a 9-step method.GoHighLevel alternatives: what fits a service business?GoHighLevel alternatives for a single service business: HighLevel plans and usage fees, HubSpot, Zoho CRM, Keap, Jobber and a custom CRM, checked Oct 2026.AI agent vs chatbot: the real difference, and which to chooseA chatbot answers; an AI agent answers and takes action in your tools. Side-by-side comparison, a worked example, how to choose and agent-specific risks.How to choose an AI agency: 12 questions to ask before you signHow to choose an AI agency without getting burned: a demo on your real questions, data flows, code and prompt ownership, testing, costs and red flags.Web app or mobile app: which one do you need?Web app, PWA or iOS and Android app? What a PWA can do on iPhone in 2026, App Store and Google Play rules, cost differences and a five-question test.How much does an MVP cost in 2026?MVP development cost in 2026 per GoodFirms, by complexity: where the money goes, first-year costs, and SR&ED and IRAP funding in Canada.AI receptionist or live answering service? How to choose for your own callsAI receptionist or live answering service? October 2026 prices for Ruby, PATLive, Smith.ai, Goodcall and others, which calls suit each, and how to test.Which CRM should a small business in Canada choose?Which CRM for a Canadian small business? Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Salesforce and custom compared on CAD prices, Canadian hosting, PIPEDA and French.After-hours calls for plumbers, electricians and HVAC contractorsAfter-hours calls for plumbing, electrical and HVAC contractors: a triage table, safety-first scripts, on-call routing, text-back rules (CASL, TCPA) and AI.Landscaping quote requests: how to answer every one in the spring rushAnswer every landscaping quote request in the spring rush: intake checklist, price grid vs site visit, booking by crew and zone, text-back rules and follow-ups.AI receptionist for dental offices: privacy rules and vendor questionsCan a dental office use an AI receptionist within privacy law? HIPAA BAAs, PIPEDA and provincial rules, Quebec, and 12 questions to ask a vendor.AI intake for law firms: conflict checks and ethicsCan a law firm use an AI receptionist for intake? What bar regulators say, conflict checks first, no accidental retainers, vendor supervision.Real estate lead follow-up: a plan for buyers who aren’t readyHow to follow up real estate leads who aren’t ready to buy: what to ask first, cadence by timeline, and consent rules for texts, email and AI calls.Mortgage document collection for brokers: checklist, follow-ups, automationThe mortgage document checklist for Canadian brokers: chasing missing documents, pre-approval and renewal timing, FINTRAC identity rules, what to automate.Catering and private event inquiries: how restaurants stop losing themWhy catering and private event inquiries go cold, the intake checklist by event type, allergy handoff, deposits and texting rules in Canada and the US.How to reduce no-shows at a salon or spaA practical plan to cut salon and spa no-shows: a visible policy, deposits, reminder texts, a waitlist, repeat no-shows and texting rules in Canada and the US.AI for tax and accounting firms: Section 7216, the Safeguards Rule and what to automateCan a tax firm use an AI receptionist? What Section 7216, the FTC Safeguards Rule and a WISP require, what to automate, what to keep human, Canadian rules.Auto repair estimate approval by text: what the law requiresCan a customer approve a car repair estimate by text? What California and Quebec require for written estimates and added work, and how to record approvals.Gym trial class follow-up: turning trials into membersHow gyms and studios turn trial classes into memberships: fast replies, booking, reminders, follow-up, free-trial disclosures and texting rules.Website with a built-in AI agent: a guide for Montreal and Quebec businessesWhat a website with a built-in AI agent does, how it differs from a classic site, sourced costs, Bill 96 and Law 25 rules, bilingual answers and how to choose.How much does a website with an AI agent cost in Canada (2026)?What a website with an AI agent costs in Canada in 2026: sourced ranges in CAD, SaaS chatbot vs custom pricing, recurring costs and a comparison table.

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