Waynesville, NC — Haywood County
Resilient Businesses Deserve Better Tools.
The Canton mill closure cost Haywood County 1,100 jobs and $230M in tax revenue. Then Helene hit. The businesses still standing are the tough ones — and they need technology that's just as resilient.
Why Waynesville
Waynesville has taken two punches. First, the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill in Canton — the county's largest employer for over a century — shut down in 2023, taking 1,100 jobs and $230 million in annual tax revenue with it. Then Hurricane Helene damaged infrastructure across the county. Despite all that, Main Street is still open. Mast General Store is still selling. Frog Level Brewing is still pouring. The businesses that survived are the ones that adapt. They're not looking for flashy tech — they're looking for tools that actually help them run leaner and serve customers better.
Run Leaner, Not Harder
When your county loses its biggest employer, every remaining business has to do more with less. We build automations that eliminate busywork — booking confirmations that send themselves, invoices that generate from job records, inventory that reorders before you run out. The time you save goes back into the work that keeps your doors open.
Tourism Hits Different After a Hurricane
Leaf season still brings visitors, but the recovery has changed the equation. Businesses that used to absorb the rush with extra seasonal hires now need systems that scale without the headcount. Automated guest communications, self-service booking, dynamic scheduling — tools that handle the volume so your existing team can focus on the experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our business is seasonal — does automation still make sense?
It makes even more sense. Automation handles the busy season crunch without temporary hires, and during the slow months it keeps your marketing, follow-ups, and bookkeeping running without you babysitting it.
We still use paper forms — is that a problem?
Not at all. We digitize your processes step by step. Start with the one form that causes the most headaches and go from there. No pressure to change everything at once.
How far is Blue Octopus from Waynesville?
About an hour south in Franklin. We meet in person for kickoffs and when it helps to see your operation firsthand. Day-to-day work happens remotely — it's faster for everyone.
Ready to Talk? We're Right Here in WNC.
Tell us about your business and what's slowing you down. We'll respond within one business day with an honest assessment — no jargon, no pressure.