Practical automation

Repetitive admin is often the easiest thing to improve. We connect the tools you already use and automate the steps that take time without adding value, starting with one task and checking it works before doing more.

Typical starting points are enquiries that need to be copied into a spreadsheet, invoices that are created by hand from orders, or reminders that someone has to remember to send. Each is small on its own and adds up to hours every week.

We map the steps, agree which to automate, and build the connection using the tools you already pay for where possible. Every automation is documented so you know what runs, when, and what to do if something changes.

What this can include

  • Connecting forms, email and spreadsheets
  • Automatic reminders and follow-ups
  • Moving data between systems
  • Document and invoice generation
  • Organising and routing incoming requests
  • Scheduled reports
Our work

Projects using this service.

All our work
app.laneandparcel.co.uk/jobs/todayL&PLane & ParcelToday’s jobsBookingsDriversCustomersInvoicesSettingsSam ReidOwnerTuesday 14 October14 bookings · 3 drivers on the road+ Add booking14Jobs today6Delivered4On the way1UnassignedTimeRouteDriverStatus09:0012 Elm Rd → Market StPriyaDelivered09:40Unit 4, Mill Lane → High StTomDelivered10:308 Oak Avenue → Station RdPriyaOn the way11:15Bakery, Church St → Park RdSamOn the way12:0031 Rose Close → RiversideTomBooked13:30Pharmacy → 5 Hill ViewSamBooked14:00Florist → The GrangeUnassignedNeeds driverLive mapLivePriya · 8 Oak AvenueETA 10:52 · 1.8 milesVan 2 · LP21 KXVTom · 6 stops leftFuel 62% · Service due NovOn schedule
Business toolsLocal courier service

A simpler way to organise local deliveries

A delivery dashboard for a small courier team, bringing bookings, driver assignments and delivery updates into one place.

Bristol · 2025 · 6 weeksView project
neighbourhoodfit.co.uk/timetableNFNeighbourhood FitTimetableClassesMembershipContactBook a classThis week at the studioBeginner-friendly classes marked. First class free.See the timetableMonTueWedThuFriSatMobility07:00Yoga07:00Mobility07:00Yoga09:00Intro circuit10:30Strength12:30Family fit10:30Strength18:00Boxing18:30Intro circuit17:30Swim fitSpinOutdoor run clubSuitable for beginnersIntro circuitTue 10:30 · Fri 17:30 · 45 minMembershipMonthly £49 · 10-class pack £80 · Drop-in £10Book this classAsk a question
WebsiteFitness studio

Class information that is easy to find

A simple studio website with a weekly timetable, class descriptions and membership enquiries.

Manchester · 2025 · 4 weeksView project
Questions

About practical automation.

Do we need new software for this?

Often not. Most automations connect tools you already use. We only suggest new software when there is a clear gap.

What would you like to make easier?

Tell us a little about your business and the problem you want to solve. We’ll get back to you to discuss what makes sense.