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Service 04 · AI Automation & Workflows

AIautomationthatgivesyourteamhoursback.

We map your repetitive work and replace it with reliable AI workflows across n8n, Make, Zapier and custom code — connected to the tools your business already runs on.

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  • n8n
  • Make & Zapier
  • AI workflows
  • System integrations

02The problem

Your team is losing hours to work a machine should do.

Copy-paste, data entry and manual follow-ups quietly eat into every week. Here’s where manual processes cost businesses the most.

Live site audit
0of 4 issues found
  • Manual work
  • Data accuracy
  • Tool silos
  • Follow-ups
  1. 01Pending scanCriticalDetected

    Hours lost to copy-paste and data entry

    Moving data between email, spreadsheets and apps by hand eats hours every week that your team could spend on customers.

  2. 02Pending scanCriticalDetected

    Human error in every hand-off

    Every re-typed record is a chance for a typo — wrong invoice amounts, duplicate contacts and orders that ship late.

  3. 03Pending scanWarningDetected

    Tools that don’t talk to each other

    Your CRM, inbox, accounting and project tools each hold part of the picture — so nobody ever sees all of it.

  4. 04Pending scanWarningDetected

    Slow follow-ups lose warm leads

    When follow-ups wait for someone to remember them, prospects go cold and competitors reply first.

Illustrations

We put your busywork on autopilot.

AI workflows in n8n, Make, Zapier and custom code that move data, trigger actions and follow up — accurately, around the clock.

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03What we build

The right automation stack for your workflows.

Zapier, Make, n8n or custom code — each has a sweet spot. We pick the tool that balances ease of use, power and long-term cost for your processes:

Zapier

The quickest way to connect your apps.

Thousands of ready-made integrations and a simple builder — perfect for straightforward workflows your team can understand and tweak.

Best for

  • Simple app-to-app workflows
  • Non-technical teams
  • Quick wins this week

What we deliver

  • Workflow mapping
  • Multi-step Zaps
  • Error alerts & monitoring
  • Team hand-off docs

Fit profile

Our take
Ease of use
5/5
Power & flexibility
3/5
AI capabilities
3/5
Cost at scale
2/5
Speed to build
5/5

Ideal for

  • Small businesses
  • Marketing teams
  • Agencies
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Compare all automation tools at a glance
Compare all automation tools at a glance (our take, 1–5)
CriteriaZapierMaken8nCustom code (Python)Airtable automations
Ease of use
Power & flexibility
AI capabilities
Cost at scale
Speed to build

04Built in by default

Automations built to run safely — without babysitting.

Anyone can connect two apps. We build automations that handle errors, keep a human in the loop where it matters, protect your data and prove their ROI.

  • WorkflowsIncluded

    Processes that run themselves

    We map your process end to end, then automate it across your tools — from lead intake to invoicing — with AI handling the judgment calls.

  • MonitoringIncluded

    Every run logged

    Each automation run is logged and monitored, so you can see exactly what happened and when.

  • Human in the loopIncluded

    Approval where it matters

    High-stakes steps — refunds, discounts, outbound emails — pause for a quick human approval.

  • Error handlingIncluded

    Built to fail safely

    Retries, fallbacks, duplicate protection and instant alerts — so one failed step never breaks your business.

  • Data privacyIncluded

    Your data stays yours

    Least-privilege access, encrypted credentials and business-grade AI APIs that don’t train on your data.

  • ROI reportingIncluded

    Results you can measure

    We track hours saved, tasks automated and error rates — so you can see what each automation is worth.

  • OwnershipIncluded

    100% yours — no lock-in

    Every workflow runs in accounts you own, with diagrams, documentation and training so your team understands — and can change — what we built.

Also in every project

  • Process mapping
  • AI prompt tuning
  • Webhook & API integrations
  • Cost monitoring
  • Version history
  • Post-launch support

05How we work

From manual busywork to automated workflows — in weeks, not months.

Automation projects deliver value fast when they’re done in the right order. We start with the processes that cost you the most time, prove the results, then expand.

  1. Phase 01 / 06Week 1

    Process audit

    We map how work actually flows through your team and tools, and rank every manual task by hours lost and how easy it is to automate.

    You’ll receive

    • Process map
    • Automation opportunities
    • ROI estimate
    Your part
    A walkthrough of your current process with the people who do it.
    Milestone
    Priorities agreed
  2. Phase 02 / 06Weeks 1–2

    Solution design

    We design each workflow step by step — triggers, AI decisions, approvals and error handling — and pick the right tools for the job.

    You’ll receive

    • Workflow diagrams
    • Tool selection
    • Data & access plan
    Your part
    Approve the designs and grant tool access.
    Milestone
    Design approved
  3. Phase 03 / 06Weeks 2–4

    Build & integrate

    Workflows are built and connected to your apps, with AI steps tuned on your real examples and every failure path handled.

    You’ll receive

    • Working automations
    • AI prompts tuned
    • Error alerts
    Your part
    Share sample data and answer edge-case questions.
    Milestone
    Automations built
  4. Phase 04 / 06Weeks 4–5

    Testing with real data

    We run the automations side by side with your current process on real cases, compare results and fix anything that doesn’t match.

    You’ll receive

    • Test results
    • Accuracy review
    • Fixes & tuning
    Your part
    Check the results and flag anything that looks wrong.
    Milestone
    Signed off for launch
  5. Phase 05 / 06Week 6

    Launch & team training

    We switch the automations on, train your team on the new workflow and hand over documentation and a recorded walkthrough.

    You’ll receive

    • Go-live
    • Team training
    • Documentation
    Your part
    Make time for a one-hour training session.
    Milestone
    Automations live
  6. Phase 06 / 06Week 6 onward

    Monitor & expand

    We monitor runs and costs, improve accuracy over time and plan the next processes to automate.

    You’ll receive

    • Run monitoring
    • Monthly ROI report
    • Next-phase plan
    Your part
    Tell us which process should be next.
    Milestone
    ROI confirmed

Typical timeline for automating 2–4 core workflows. Larger programs are delivered in phases — you’ll get an exact plan after the process audit.

06Ways to work together

Start automating the way that fits your business.

Not sure where to start? Begin with an audit. Know exactly what you need? Start building. Want continuous gains? Make us your automation team.

Which sounds like you?

  • Best match

    Process audit

    Find the processes worth automating first.

    We map your workflows, measure the time they take and deliver a ranked automation roadmap with an ROI estimate for each opportunity.

    Pricing
    Fixed fee
    Timeline
    About 1 week
    Output
    Ranked roadmap

    Best for

    • Teams new to automation
    • Businesses with many manual tasks
    • Leaders building a business case

    Includes

    • Process mapping sessions
    • Automation opportunity report
    • ROI estimate & roadmap
    Book a process audit
  • Best match

    Automation sprint

    Specific workflows, built and live fast.

    We design, build, test and launch a defined set of automations — with error handling, documentation and team training included.

    Pricing
    Fixed quote
    Scope
    Defined workflows
    Payments
    By milestone

    Best for

    • Clear, defined workflows
    • Quick wins with fast payback
    • Teams ready to switch over

    Includes

    • Workflow design & build
    • Testing with real data
    • Training & documentation
    Scope your sprint
  • Best match

    Automation partner

    Your on-call automation team.

    A monthly plan to keep finding, building and maintaining automations — plus monitoring, fixes and AI improvements as your tools and processes change.

    Pricing
    Monthly plan
    Commitment
    Flexible
    Support
    Priority

    Best for

    • Growing operations teams
    • Businesses with many workflows
    • Ongoing AI adoption

    Includes

    • New automations every month
    • Monitoring & maintenance
    • Monthly ROI reporting
    Discuss a partnership
  • Free discovery call
  • ROI estimate up front
  • Your data stays private
  • Accounts in your name
  • Documentation included

07FAQ

AI automation FAQs.

Straight answers to what businesses ask most about automating their work with AI — what’s possible, cost, tools, data privacy and results.

12 answers

  • Lead intake and qualification, follow-ups, data entry, invoicing, reporting, document processing, scheduling, customer onboarding and support triage are common examples. If a task is repetitive and follows rules — even fuzzy ones — it can usually be automated.

  • Start with a process audit. We map your workflows, measure how long they take and rank automation opportunities by time saved and ease of implementation, so you begin with the quickest, highest-impact wins.

  • No — it frees your team from repetitive work so they can focus on customers, sales and decisions that need a human. High-stakes steps can keep a human approval in the loop.

  • It depends on the number of workflows, their complexity and the tools involved. After the process audit you’ll get a fixed quote for each automation, plus an estimate of the time it will save — so you can see the return before you commit.

  • Usually within weeks. A typical project automates two to four core workflows in about six weeks, and the time savings start the day each automation goes live.

  • Usually some — subscriptions for tools like Zapier, Make or n8n and usage-based AI costs. We design for cost efficiency, show you expected running costs up front and monitor them after launch.

  • Zapier, Make and n8n for workflows, OpenAI and other leading AI models for the intelligence, and custom Python where off-the-shelf tools fall short. We choose based on your processes, budget and data needs.

  • Almost certainly. We connect CRMs, email, spreadsheets, accounting, project management, e-commerce and support tools — anything with an API, webhooks or a supported integration.

  • Yes. Every workflow is documented, and we can add steps, tools or new automations as your business changes — on request or through a monthly automation partnership.

  • Yes. We use least-privilege access, encrypted credentials and business-grade AI APIs that don’t train on your data, and keep data retention to a minimum.

  • Every automation includes retries, fallback paths and instant failure alerts, so one failed step never breaks your process — and nothing fails silently.

  • You do. Workflows run in tool accounts set up in your name, with diagrams, documentation and a recorded walkthrough so your team understands what was built.

Still have a question?

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09Let’s talk

Ready to get hours back every week?

Tell us which tasks eat your team’s time. On a free call we’ll spot the quickest automation wins and estimate what they’re worth.

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