Automation Guide

10 business processes SMEs can investigate for automation

The strongest opportunities are often ordinary tasks employees repeat every day.

Look for repeated copying, checking, routing, reminders, updates and hand-offs. These are examples to investigate rather than promises that every workflow can or should be automated.

1. Enquiry routing

Classify incoming enquiries using agreed rules and route them to the appropriate team.

2. Document data extraction

Extract structured information from forms, invoices, PDFs or attachments for validation.

3. CRM updates

Reduce repeated manual entry when information already exists elsewhere.

4. Appointment scheduling

Coordinate availability, confirmations and reminders.

5. Missing-information chasing

Trigger reminders and stop them when the required response arrives.

6. Customer status updates

Send communications when a case reaches a defined stage.

7. Internal task creation

Create and assign tasks when another event occurs.

8. Routine reporting

Collect defined information and prepare recurring operational reports.

9. File organisation

Classify and route incoming files according to business rules.

10. Cross-system workflows

Connect separate tools so information moves without repeated copying.

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