Sails & Syntax
Technical Insights From The Helm Of The Red Halyard
Welcome aboard Sails & Syntax, the official logbook of Red Halyard Consulting.
Here we chart our course through automation, custom tooling, and the occasional over-engineered metaphor. Whether you're wrangling rogue spreadsheets, tuning up a Rails app, or dreaming of smoother workflows, you’ll find ideas here to help you catch the wind—and leave the busywork behind.
No-Code, Low-Code, & The Case For Real Code
No-code and low-code tools have exploded in popularity—and for good reason. They promise fast results, drag-and-drop simplicity, and the ability to build workflows without writing a single line of code.
For small businesses and non-technical teams, this can feel like unlocking a superpower. Suddenly, you can automate emails, track customer inquiries, or even launch a new service without waiting on a developer or paying for custom software.
Automation Without a Tech Team: A Small Business Guide To Fixing Broken Workflows
Running a small business is a juggling act. You’re managing customers, vendors, inventory, marketing, invoices—and probably doing it all with a mix of spreadsheets, inbox flags, calendar reminders, and sheer willpower. If you’ve ever thought, “There has got to be a better way…” …you’re right. There is.
This Is Your Sign To Build The System, Not Just The Product
If you're a scrappy founder or leader of a small business team, chances are you've already heard some version of “focus on product-market fit.” And yes—you absolutely should. But there's another piece of the startup puzzle that often gets sidelined until it’s nearly too late:
Your operations.
