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Where to start with business automation
Route Tech Solutions · 27 May 2026 · 7 min read
The highest-return automation is rarely the most impressive one. Start with frequency and cost.
Map the work before automating it
List recurring tasks with two numbers beside each: how often it happens and how long it takes. The ranking is usually surprising.
Automate the boring middle
Data transfer between tools, notifications, formatting and routing are low-risk, high-frequency tasks. They pay back quickly and build internal confidence.
Keep humans on judgement
Automate the transfer, keep the decision. Workflows should escalate anything ambiguous rather than guess.