AI automation for SMBs

Stop doing the work
your tools should do for you.

Slate builds and manages AI-powered automations that handle your repetitive workflows — so your team can focus on the work that actually grows your business.

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$200B+

AI agent software market in 2026 — the shift is already here

58%

of SMBs now using AI — most still running it manually

70–85%

of automation work we handle at gross margin — we pass savings to you

< 2 wks

typical time from kickoff to your first live automation

LinkedIn outreach automated CRM updates — zero manual entry Weekly reports, written by AI Client onboarding on autopilot Lead follow-up without lifting a finger Invoice processing automated Slack alerts from any data source Scheduling flows that just work LinkedIn outreach automated CRM updates — zero manual entry Weekly reports, written by AI Client onboarding on autopilot Lead follow-up without lifting a finger Invoice processing automated Slack alerts from any data source Scheduling flows that just work

The process

Simple to start. Powerful once it's running.

We keep our process tight so you see results fast — not in six months.

Audit your workflows

We start with a free discovery call to map out where your team is losing time. No jargon — just honest conversation about what's worth automating.

Build and test

We build your automations using industry-leading tools, then put them through a thorough QA process before anything touches your live business.

Monitor and improve

Once live, we monitor your automations, fix any issues, and keep improving them as your business changes — month after month.

What we automate

The workflows eating your team's time.

We focus on the highest-ROI automations for growing businesses — the ones that pay for themselves within weeks.

Sales & outreach

Lead generation on autopilot

Automated LinkedIn outreach, follow-up sequences, and CRM updates that run while you sleep. No more manual prospecting.

Personalised LinkedIn connection sequences
Auto-enrichment of new leads into your CRM
Follow-up reminders and response tracking
Weekly pipeline summary reports

Operations

Internal ops that run themselves

The admin work that clogs your week — scheduling, reporting, approvals — handled automatically so your team stays focused.

Automated scheduling and calendar management
Invoice processing and payment tracking
Daily and weekly reporting, zero manual input
Internal Slack alerts from any data source

Client experience

Onboarding that never sleeps

First impressions matter. Automate the onboarding process so every new client gets a consistent, professional experience from day one.

Automated welcome sequences and kickoff docs
Task creation from intake forms
Client portal updates and status notifications
Renewal reminders and check-in flows

AI content & comms

AI-written comms at scale

From personalised outreach emails to internal update drafts, we build AI pipelines that produce quality writing — reviewed and sent automatically.

AI-drafted outreach with custom personalisation
Automated proposal and contract generation
Monthly newsletter and update writing
Meeting summary and action item extraction

The return

What a well-built automation
is actually worth to you.

Most of our clients break even on their setup fee within the first 6–8 weeks. After that, every month the automation runs is pure time and money back in your pocket.

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10–20h

Hours saved per week

Typical time reclaimed by automating outreach, reporting, and admin workflows.

6–8 wks

Average payback period

Time from your setup fee to the point the automation has paid for itself.

API cost markup

We pass through AI API costs at cost — no hidden margin on your usage.

What clients say

Results speak for themselves.

"We were spending 15 hours a week on outreach and CRM updates. Slate automated the whole thing in two weeks. Now it just runs."

James R. — Founder, B2B SaaS

"The onboarding flow Slate built for us reduced our client setup time from 3 days to a few hours. It's the kind of thing I wish we'd done two years ago."

Priya M. — Operations Lead, Agency

"I was sceptical about the ROI. After month one I stopped questioning it. The reporting automation alone saves my team a full day every week."

Dan K. — COO, Professional Services

Pricing

Straightforward. No surprises.

A one-time setup fee to build your automations, then a flat monthly retainer to keep them running and improving. API costs passed through at cost.

Starter

Setup fee from $1,500

$1,000

/ month retainer

1–2 core automations built and managed
Monthly performance review
Email support with 48h response
API costs at cost, no markup

Get started

See an automation run — right now.

Pick a workflow below, tell us a little about your business, and Slate's AI will show you exactly what your automation output would look like.

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What do you want to automate?

FAQ

Questions we hear a lot.

If yours isn't here, just ask on a call.

What tools do you use to build automations?

We primarily build on n8n (a powerful open-source automation platform) combined with Claude AI for any intelligent, language-based tasks. This keeps your costs low and your automations vendor-flexible — you're never locked into a proprietary system.

How long does it take to get started?

After our discovery call, most clients have their first automation live within two weeks. More complex builds take 3–4 weeks. We don't rush — we QA everything thoroughly before it goes near your real workflows.

What's the difference between the setup fee and the retainer?

The setup fee covers the build: scoping, designing, building, and testing your automations. The monthly retainer covers ongoing management — monitoring, fixing issues, making improvements, and adding new automations as your needs change.

Do I need to be technical to work with you?

Not at all. You know your business; we handle the technical side entirely. We just need you to walk us through your current processes and tell us what's slowing you down.

What if an automation breaks?

That's exactly what the retainer covers. We monitor your automations continuously and fix issues as they arise. You won't be left troubleshooting things alone.

Can I cancel at any time?

Yes. We ask for 30 days notice to wrap up cleanly and hand everything over. We'll document every automation we've built so you're never left without a clear picture of how things work.

Stop doing the workyour tools should do for you.