Startups & automation

How can a business automate its processes?

  1. Map the process step by step and find repetitive, rule-based steps
  2. Pick the right tool:
  • Power Automate — if you're on Microsoft 365
  • Zapier or Make — connect SaaS apps without code
  • n8n — open source and self-hostable
  • Python scripts or custom apps — complex logic or large volumes
  1. Start with quick wins: new lead → CRM + welcome email; invoice reminders; approval flows; employee onboarding checklists; weekly reports emailed automatically
  2. Measure hours saved, then automate the next process

Reejan automated reporting and IT ticket categorisation with Python and LLM APIs, saving ~5 hours a week. Related: reejangopan.me/services/ai-automation

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