Small Biz Automation Starter Kit: Save 5 Hours This Week

Presented during NSW Small Business Month – October 2025

Drowning in admin and repetitive tasks? You’re not alone.
In this practical and non-techy session, you’ll learn how to take back control of your time by automating the everyday jobs that slow you down.

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📺 Webinar Outline

In this practical and non-techy replay session, Wil Brown shows you how to take back control of your time by automating everyday tasks in your small business, even if you’re not technical and don’t know where to start.

Topics Covered:

  • Why automation matters for small businesses, and how it frees you from repetitive admin
  • Wil’s real-world client onboarding automation, a half-day task reduced to five minutes
  • The Task Radar framework: how to spot repeatable, rule-based tasks ready for automation
  • 5 practical examples of simple automations any business can implement
  • Live demo: Elementor Form → Zapier → Google Sheet workflow
  • Guided activity: map your first automation in under 10 minutes
  • Downloadable Automation Blueprint Template to plan and track your own time-saving workflows

 

✅ Key Takeaways

  • Automation isn’t about tools; it’s about mindset. Start by recognising repeatable, rule-based tasks.
  • You don’t need coding skills or technical expertise to automate key parts of your business.
  • Start small: a straightforward workflow can save hours every week.
  • Use tools like Zapier, Elementor Pro Forms, and Google Sheets to connect your systems and reduce manual admin.
  • Map your automation before you build it, and focus on clarity of steps and outcomes
  • Test your workflow carefully, refine it, and celebrate the time you save.
  • The best automations free you from repetitive admin while keeping the human touch in your client relationships.
  • Consistent minor improvements in automation lead to significant long-term time savings.

About Zero Point Development

Zero Point Development helps Australian small businesses build, manage, and protect their websites.

Founded by Wil Brown, ZPD provides digital strategy, web design, and practical education for business owners who want secure, high-performing websites without the tech overwhelm.

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