Practical Resource

Estimate whether time saved could justify an AI workflow investment

This calculator gives a directional estimate based on admin time saved, hourly cost, and monthly tool spend. It is designed to help you sense-check whether there is a credible business case before you go deeper.

  • Time-savings model only
  • Instant on-page estimate
  • Built for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
Calculator Inputs

Start with three simple assumptions

Use rough numbers. The goal is not precision at this stage. It is to see whether there may be enough value to warrant a proper conversation.

Estimate the hours your team spends each week on repetitive admin, reporting, follow-up, or coordination work.

Use a blended internal cost if several people are involved rather than a single salary rate.

Include subscriptions, automation tooling, and any expected monthly run costs.

Assumption: 30% of admin time could be removed or reduced
Next Step

Turn a rough estimate into a sensible decision

If the numbers look encouraging, a discovery call can help you assess whether the opportunity is real, where the savings are most likely to come from, and what the right first implementation would be.

  • Sanity-check the assumptions behind the estimate
  • Identify where time is genuinely being lost today
  • Prioritise practical opportunities rather than theoretical ones

Useful when

You already suspect there is repetitive manual work in the business and want a fast way to judge whether it is worth exploring further.

Important note

This page looks only at time savings. It does not include revenue uplift, quality improvements, or reduced operational friction.