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25 processes you could automate

1. Data scraping and extraction processes: For example, scraping data from old websites. This is then saved in an Excel or Word document.
2. Website monitoring: See which parts of the website are receiving the most traffic. It can also identify the source of the traffic.
3. Web testing: Ensure that your new site is working as it should by automating the testing process.
4. Reporting: Set up monthly reports by specifying the data range, source, and frequency.
5. Data analysis: This is a time-consuming task. It also runs the risk of losing or misinterpreting data. Automation handles this process quickly and effectively.
6. Email response: Ensure that potential customers receive a timely response. Do this by creating auto-responses sent based on keywords found in the email.
7. Track users: Keep track of what your team is doing by automating application monitoring. It can also be used for timesheet management.
8. Scripts: Use RPA to replace the language used by Python and PowerShell. This ensures that they can solve issues without your help.
9. Ensure compliance: Seamlessly manage data to ensure compliance.
10. CRM and email: RPA can learn and can determine the correct response to an email received. This frees up the time that would have been spent responding.
11. Employee onboarding: Send and submit forms electronically. This reduces admin time spent on the task.
12. Cloud implementation: Ensure that your business and all its systems are connected and centralized. This will allow it to run as smoothly as possible.
13. Invoice management: Update your payment systems to send out invoices regularly. It can also allocate payments received.

1. Event-driven reaction: Be notified as soon as a task is updated or if a system change occurs.
2. Data validation: Cross-examine available against multiple sources quickly and effectively.
3. Updating data: When new data is received it can be added to the system and replace existing data.
4. Data backups: Schedule regular backups to secure data. You need to be prepared should the worst happen, and the system fails.
5. Diagnose and repair faults: Put in place a system that can assess and repair any faults. It should also provide a detailed report on the events for you to refer to.
6. Employee recruitment: When receiving job applications, use certain keywords to separate candidates.
7. Payroll management: Ensure that benefits, deductions, and monthly salaries are paid. Employees can also update personal data to ensure that records are up to date.
8. Inventory control: Digital systems can state how much stock is leftover. It can also place orders to replenish it when it reaches a certain threshold.
9. Application processing: Regardless of the industry you’re in, you will more than likely have some sort of application process. Safely compile forms, monitor progress, and deliver a decision using a digital platform.
10. Track your fleet: If you are in logistics, you need to know where your vehicles are. You also need to be aware of the wear and tear experienced, and any repairs needed.
11. Marketing: Schedule social media posts to go out as well as campaigns and measure the results.
12. Supplier management: Record invoices and automate payments based on contractual obligations. Don’t let anything slip through the cracks again.