Скачать или смотреть Automation in Small Business - Episode 6

Running a growing small business can feel like you’re drowning in admin, firefighting, and repetitive tasks. This episode of Go Beyond Busy is all about how to change that.

Christine Abela from Oxygen8 Consulting shares practical, real-world advice on how small business owners can harness automation to free up time, boost profits, and simplify operations - without losing the human touch.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why automation is critical for small businesses now, not later
How to spot automation opportunities using simple process mapping
Where automation delivers the biggest wins: email marketing, social media, customer service, accounting, and inventory management
How to implement scalable, cloud-based solutions without tech overwhelm
How APIs, Zapier, and cloud platforms can tie your systems together seamlessly
Why security, integration, and future-proofing matter for sustainable automation
How to measure the ROI of your automation projects (with time, errors, productivity, and cost savings metrics)

Downloads available with this episode:

eBook: Getting Started with Automation
Checklist: Top Automation Opportunities for Small Business
Guide: Choosing the Right Tools for Your Business
AI Prompts: Automation Planning Templates
Toolstack: Recommended Apps for Small Business Automation
Workbook: Build Your Automation Roadmap

Access all resources at https://GoBeyondBusy.com

Hosted by Christine Abela – experienced business consultant and automation strategist, helping small business owners move from chaos to calm through practical, tailored advice.

Some content is created with the help of AI tools, but every insight is grounded in real-world experience.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:46 – Automation - Your Secret Weapon
02:25 – How can Automation Help a Business Owner?
03:55 – Efficiency
04:36 – Where do you apply automation?
06:35 – Key areas where businesses see big wins with automation
10:05 – How do we make business automation scalable?
10:45 – API - Application Programming Interface
12:04 – Integration of different business tools
14:01 – Security and Compliance
14:41 – Future Proof
15:17 – How do we know if it is working?
16:39 – Measurement Framework
17:10 – Real-world examples, and ROI
18:44 – Key takeaways
19:23 – What's the first step?
20:18 – What trends are coming in automation?
21:01 – Work with a Business Consultant