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How Much Is Manual Work Costing Your Business?

Use our free Workflow Time Savings Calculator to estimate the hours and money your team loses to repetitive manual tasks each month — and see what automation could reclaim.

See how much time (and money) your workflows could save

Use our calculator to estimate the time and cost savings your business could achieve with smart automation.

Workflow Time Savings Calculator

Update the inputs below to see your estimated savings.

What type of workflow are you looking to automate?

How many people are involved in this workflow?

5

How many times is this workflow completed weekly?

20
150100

Average time to complete this workflow manually.

15
53060

Average fully loaded hourly cost (GBP).

£45
£20£45£100

Typical automation achieves 30-70% time reduction.

20%50%70%
50%

Savings are calculated using the formula:
(Tasks per week x Minutes per task x People) / 60 x 4.33 = Monthly hours
Cost saving = Monthly hours saved x Hourly cost x Efficiency factor

Estimated Results

Based on your inputs

Your results will appear here

Adjust the inputs and click Calculate Savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can workflow automation save my business?▾
Savings vary by workflow complexity and volume. Typical UK SMEs automating processes like quoting, invoicing, or email triage see 30-70% reductions in manual effort, translating to thousands of pounds per month in recovered labour costs.
What types of workflows can be automated?▾
Common workflows suited to automation include quote processing, invoice matching, email triage, document handling, reporting, and customer onboarding. Any repetitive, rule-based process with clear inputs and outputs is a strong candidate.
How accurate is this calculator?▾
This calculator provides estimates based on the inputs you provide. Actual savings depend on workflow complexity, existing systems, and implementation approach. We recommend booking a workflow review for a detailed, tailored projection.
Is my data stored when I use the calculator?▾
No. All calculations happen in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or share any of the numbers you enter. Your data stays on your device.

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