Why small automation projects make a big difference
Many businesses run on spreadsheets, email, and people remembering what to do next. That works, until it doesn't. I learn how your business actually runs, then design small, low-risk automation projects that save time, reduce errors, and give you better visibility. Instead of a big transformation, we focus on targeted improvements that fit how your team already works.
Core Services
How I help small and growing businesses work smarter
| Delivered | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Automation Discovery | Understand current workflows, tools, and pain points. Map where time is lost or errors occur and identify high-impact automation opportunities. |
| Prototype Development | Turn ideas into small working solutions quickly. May involve internal tools, workflow automation, or system connectors. |
| Workflow and System Integration | Connect the tools you already use to remove double-entry and reduce manual work. |
| Scale-Up and Delivery Management | If a prototype works, I can harden it or manage internal/external developers to deliver the full version. |
Who I Work With
| Segment | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Local Service Businesses | Reduce admin burden and free up time for customer-facing work. |
| Growing SMEs | Build systems that scale with you instead of holding you back. |
| Founders and Startups | Test ideas quickly with small prototypes before committing resources. |
| Operations and Back-Office Teams | Eliminate repetitive tasks and get better visibility into workflows. |
Selected Engagements
Experience that translates into practical automation for SMEs
How We Work Together
- Discovery call A short, focused conversation to understand your business and determine suitability. I ask about your current workflows, pain points, and goals. You get honest feedback on whether automation makes sense and what a realistic first step might look like. No obligation, no sales pitch, just clarity.
- Workflow review If we decide to move forward, I spend time understanding how your business actually operates. This means looking at the tools you use, the tasks that eat up time, and the handoffs where things slip through cracks. The output is a clear map of where small automation wins can make the biggest difference.
- Prototype sprint A time-boxed, cost-controlled build of one focused solution. This might be a simple tool, a workflow connector, or a reporting dashboard. The goal is to prove value quickly before committing to anything larger. In past projects, this approach has cut time-to-value by up to 33%.*
- Scale or stop At the end of the sprint, you have something working and a clear picture of what comes next. Either we extend the solution, hand it off, or stop with minimal sunk cost. This model has helped teams increase throughput by 50% while staying in control of scope and budget.*
Ready to explore automation?
You can start small. Book a short intro call to explore where automation may help.
About e7n
e7n is run by Owen Perry, an independent consultant based in Hungerford. After more than a decade building complex financial and research systems, he now helps small and medium businesses benefit from practical automation. The goal is simple: understand how your business works, fix the workflows that hurt the most, and build tools your team will actually enjoy using.