About e7n

e7n is a small, hands-on consultancy focused on practical automation for small and medium-sized businesses. The goal is straightforward: help owners and teams spend less time fighting their tools and more time running and growing the business.

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Curiosity first. Practical solutions next.

Every business runs differently. Before suggesting solutions, I look at how work actually happens and design small, testable automation projects that make life easier.

How I Work

Straightforward collaboration

You work directly with me, the person doing the work. No account managers, no layers. I keep communication open and goals clear. In previous roles managing complex programmes across trading desks and operations teams, I found that direct access and honest conversation consistently produced better outcomes than formal reporting structures. The same applies here.

Evidence over guesswork

Where possible, I measure the impact of changes and use data to guide decisions. This might mean tracking time saved, error rates reduced, or tasks automated. In one project, redesigning a workflow tracking system led to a measurable 33% reduction in time-to-value.* Numbers keep everyone honest and help prioritize the work that matters most.

Principles and Values

These principles come from over 15 years of building technology in demanding environments, from trading floors to startup product teams. They keep the work grounded and ensure progress never comes at the expense of practicality or trust.

Principles

Start small, learn fast

Small projects prove value quickly and reduce risk before scaling up. Research shows 91% of small businesses using automation report revenue increases, but only 4% have fully automated workspaces.* There is plenty of low-hanging fruit. Starting small lets you capture it without betting the business.

Respect the existing business

Solutions should fit how you already work, not force a wholesale change. I have seen too many transformation projects fail because they asked people to change everything at once. The best automation enhances what already works and quietly removes what does not.

Clarity over complexity

Simple, understandable systems are easier to maintain and trust. If you cannot explain how something works to your team, it probably should not be built that way. I aim for solutions your staff will actually use, not impressive demonstrations that gather dust.

Build for change

Good automation adapts as your business grows and evolves. Rigid systems become liabilities. I design with flexibility in mind, so when your needs shift, the tools shift with them.

Values

Kindness

Lead with empathy, assume good intent, and build trust before transactions. Business relationships work better when people feel heard. I bring patience and genuine curiosity to every conversation.

Practicality

Focus on what works and what makes a real difference, not what sounds impressive. The goal is results you can see, not technology for its own sake.

Curiosity

Question, explore, and experiment. The best answers rarely come from assumptions alone. I ask a lot of questions because understanding your business properly is the foundation of useful automation.

Ethics

Automation should support people, respect data privacy, and avoid unnecessary complexity or lock-in. I believe tools should make work more humane, not less.

That means building systems your team understands and controls, being transparent about what data is collected and why, and avoiding vendor lock-in wherever practical. Technology serves the business, not the other way around.

Leadership

Owen Perry

Founder and Product Lead

Owen has over 15 years of experience building complex research, trading, and financial technology systems. He now applies that expertise to focused automation for small and medium businesses, bringing disciplined delivery without the overhead of a large consultancy.