5 Business Processes That Are Ripe for Automation (That You’re Probably Doing Manually)

Ben Barber
Consultant Software Engineer
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5 Business Processes That Are Ripe for Automation (That You’re Probably Doing Manually)

In today’s fast-paced business environment, manual processes aren’t just inefficient — they’re expensive, error-prone, and holding your growth back. At React Consulting, we specialise in streamlining operations through intelligent business automation and custom software solutions.

Here are five everyday business processes that are perfect candidates for automation — and chances are, you’re still handling them manually.


1. Invoice Creation & Payment Reminders

Manual invoicing consumes valuable time and increases the risk of errors or delays. Automation can:

  • Auto-generate invoices based on completed tasks or milestones
  • Send reminders to clients before and after due dates
  • Sync with your accounting software for real-time updates

With a custom automation solution, you can improve cash flow, reduce late payments, and free up your finance team for higher-value tasks.


2. Onboarding Workflows

Whether it’s new hires or new clients, onboarding involves repetitive, multi-step tasks that vary little between cases. Automating this process allows you to:

  • Trigger welcome emails and document requests
  • Assign tasks and training modules
  • Track progress and send follow-ups automatically

Business automation consulting can help design smooth onboarding journeys that improve engagement and reduce time-to-productivity.


3. Timesheet Approvals

Chasing timesheets and manually approving them every week is a productivity killer. Automation can:

  • Send reminders to employees
  • Flag incomplete or inaccurate entries
  • Route timesheets to the right approver automatically

With tools like Salesforce workflow design or bespoke approval systems, you eliminate bottlenecks while ensuring accuracy and compliance.


4. Lead Assignment & Follow-Up

Manually assigning leads or forgetting to follow up can cost you sales. Automation can:

  • Instantly assign leads based on territory, industry, or rep availability
  • Trigger email sequences for nurturing
  • Set reminders or auto-escalate neglected leads

Our AI solutions and CRM automation services help you respond faster, stay consistent, and convert more leads.


5. Document Generation

Creating proposals, contracts, or reports manually wastes time and opens the door to mistakes. With automation, you can:

  • Pull data from your systems to auto-populate documents
  • Standardise templates for branding and compliance
  • Route for approval and send to clients in one click

This is where custom software development really shines — building document workflows tailored to your exact needs.


Ready to Automate What’s Slowing You Down?

At React Consulting, we help forward-thinking businesses transform manual tasks into automated, scalable processes. Whether you’re looking to improve a single workflow or overhaul your entire operations, our team can help you design, build, and integrate the right solution.

Let’s talk about automating your business.
Contact us today or explore our full range of automation services.

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