Business Process Automation
Stop Paying People to Do What a System Can Do Better
UK SMEs are investing over £3.1 billion in automation technology. The average ROI on business process automation projects is 200% within the first year. I identify your highest-impact opportunities and build the systems, so you get results, not just a strategy deck.
Most SMEs know which processes waste time, invoicing, client onboarding, approval chains, data entry, reporting. Unclear procedures and uncertainty about technology keep them stuck in manual mode. That's the problem I solve.
What's Included
Operations Audit
- ✓ Process mapping across all departments
- ✓ Time-waste quantification per process
- ✓ Top 5 automation opportunities ranked by ROI
- ✓ Implementation complexity scoring
System Build
- ✓ Invoicing, billing, and payment workflow automation
- ✓ Client onboarding sequences and document collection
- ✓ Approval routing for expenses, content, milestones
- ✓ Data entry elimination, forms to CRM/accounting
Integrations
- ✓ Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent integration
- ✓ CRM, project management, and scheduling tools
- ✓ Email, Slack, and communications automation
- ✓ API connections to any system with an endpoint
Reporting
- ✓ Scheduled reports from multiple data sources
- ✓ Weekly, monthly, or on-demand delivery
- ✓ Dashboard feeds with live operational data
- ✓ Automated alerts when thresholds are hit
What You Receive
Process Audit Report
Ranked list of automation opportunities with time savings, effort scores, and integration requirements. PDF.
Built Automation Systems
Live systems running on your infrastructure. n8n workflows, Python scripts, or API integrations depending on requirements.
System Documentation
Full runbook for each automation. How it works, how to monitor, how to adjust. Written for non-technical staff. PDF.
Team Training
Live walkthrough with your team covering monitoring, exception handling, and basic configuration changes.
How It Works
Operations Audit
I map your core business processes and quantify time spent on manual, repetitive tasks.
Opportunity Ranking
Each process scored by automation potential, time savings, error reduction, and implementation complexity.
Build Phase
Top-priority automations built and tested. Phased delivery, quick wins first, complex systems second.
Handover & Support
Training for your team, documentation, and ongoing support to maintain and extend automations.
Three Ways to Work Together
Managed — I Run It for You
I handle everything. Systems configured, maintained, and operated on your behalf. You receive the output. Predictable monthly cost, no hiring, no training.
Book a Call →Buy — Own the System
Purchase the automation system and run it in-house. Full documentation, training, and handover. One-time cost, full ownership, no lock-in.
Get a Quote →Bespoke — Built to Your Spec
Need something specific? I build custom systems to your exact requirements. Your specification, your workflow, your rules.
Discuss Requirements →Who built this
Every system, every pipeline, every deliverable, built and maintained by one person.
Credentials
Experience
I built BrightIQ's automation systems from scratch, n8n workflows, Python processing pipelines, and API integrations across dozens of business tools. When you engage me for business process automation, I do the audit, design the system, build it, and hand it over. No outsourcing, no junior staff.
Why this matters
- ✓ Every automation is designed around your specific process, not a template adapted to fit
- ✓ Self-hosted systems mean your data stays on your infrastructure, not third-party servers
- ✓ Training is included in every build, your team runs it, not me, after handover
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of processes can be automated?
Anything repetitive with defined rules. Invoicing, reporting, data entry, approvals, onboarding, scheduling, and communications are the most common starting points.
How do I know which processes to automate first?
Start with the process that wastes the most time and has the clearest rules. I help identify this in the operations audit.
What's the typical ROI?
Industry benchmarks show 200% ROI within the first year. Most clients see cost savings within 3-6 months, with added benefits in speed and accuracy.
Will my team need technical training?
No. I build systems your team can use without technical knowledge. Training covers monitoring and basic adjustments, not code.
Can I start small and expand later?
Absolutely. That's the recommended approach. Start with 1-2 automations, measure the impact, then scale. No need to transform everything at once.
What tools do you use?
Primarily n8n for workflow automation, Python for custom processing, and APIs for system integration. All self-hosted for data control.
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Book a 15-minute call. I'll ask about your current workflow, recommend a starting point, and show you exactly what the system can do for your specific situation.
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