Take repetitive work off your plate
AI automation uses software, integrations and AI where useful to carry out parts of a workflow with less manual effort. I help small businesses decide what is worth automating, choose the approach that best aligns with their business goals and build it with people in control where judgment matters.
Where automation tends to help
Common places to look first when work is repetitive, follows clear rules and moves through a predictable process.
📄 Documents & forms
PDFs, invoices, spreadsheets, records and recurring data entry.
🔍 Research & leads
Lead research, competitor checks and recurring information gathering.
🔄 Follow-ups & handoffs
Approvals, reminders, routing and record updates.
✍️ Content & admin
Drafting, repurposing and back-office work where a person still reviews the result.
Repetitive work gets expensive quietly
Small tasks repeated every week can add up faster than they seem.
What does one repetitive task cost over a year?
Labour time and cost only. Excludes errors, delays, missed opportunities, software and implementation costs.
Annual labour time
260hours
Annual labour cost
C$10,400/year
How an automation build works
Step 1 · Understand & Simplify
Confirm how the work happens today, who is involved, what tools and information are available, and whether the process should be simplified before anything is built.
Step 2 · Design the workflow
Decide where regular automation is enough, where AI adds value, where a person should review or approve, how exceptions are handled and who owns the workflow after launch.
Step 3 · Build & Test
Connect the agreed tools and test the workflow, business rules, approvals, normal cases and likely exceptions.
Step 4 · Launch & Hand Off
Your team receives the working system, documentation, training and 30 days of launch support.
Services & Pricing
AI Opportunity
Scan
C$350
Best for
Start small before investing further.
Scope
One task, workflow or clearly defined AI opportunity.
Includes
- Current workflow and bottlenecks
- Existing tools and simpler options considered
- Where automation or AI may help, and what should stay human
- Key risks and exceptions
- Clear recommendation
Timeline
5 business days
AI Opportunity
Map
From C$3,000
Best for
Explore more deeply before deciding what to prioritise.
Scope
One complex workflow or one business area · Up to 3 priority opportunities assessed in depth.
Includes
- Current-state workflow map
- Prioritised opportunity list
- Effort, cost and feasibility findings
- Human review and exception requirements
- Phased implementation roadmap
- Review session
Timeline
From 3 weeks
AI Automation
Build
From C$5,000
Best for
You know what you want automated and are ready to implement.
Scope
One clearly scoped automation.
Includes
- Working automation and integrations
- Business rules and AI capabilities where needed
- Human review and approval points
- Exception and failure handling
- Testing
- Documentation and team training
- 30 calendar days of launch support
Timeline
From 4 weeks
Third-party software, API usage and additional workflows are scoped separately.
AI Automation
Care
C$500/month
Best for
Keep a live automation working well over time.
Scope
One live automation I built.
Includes
- Monthly health check
- Monthly Automation Health Report
- Up to 2 hours of minor maintenance and troubleshooting
- Review of usage and third-party costs
Timeline
Monthly
Scheduled monthly support, not 24/7 monitoring or emergency support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does every automation need AI?
No. Some work benefits from AI. Other parts are better handled with regular software, integrations or business rules.
What happens if the automation makes a mistake?
No automation is error-free. Depending on the task and risk, the system may use validation rules, human review, exception handling, logs or alerts. Before launch, we agree on when a person needs to step in.
How do I know if something is worth automating?
A good candidate usually happens often enough to matter, follows a process that can be understood and uses information or systems the automation can access reliably. There also needs to be a practical way to handle mistakes, unusual cases and decisions that still need a person.
Frequency alone does not make something worth automating. The expected value, implementation cost, ongoing cost and risk all matter. That is one of the things I check in an AI Opportunity Scan.
Can you work with the tools we already use?
Yes. I check those first. If something you already use can solve part or all of the problem, I consider that before recommending something new.
Are there ongoing costs beyond your fee?
Usually, yes. Third-party software, API, hosting and usage fees are separate unless the project scope says otherwise. I identify the expected ongoing costs before you approve a Build.
What happens to my business data and accounts?
Before implementation, we review what information the automation uses, which systems process it, who needs access and whether any information requires extra care.
Your business keeps ownership of its data. Where the tools allow it, production accounts stay in your business’s name and my access can be removed after handoff.
What happens after launch?
A Build includes documentation, team training and 30 calendar days of launch support. After that, you can manage the automation yourself or use AI Automation Care for scheduled maintenance and support.
Have one repetitive task in mind?
Bring the task and the business goal.
You do not need to know whether the answer is AI, an agent or regular automation.