AI automation for NZ small businesses

Stop doing tasks a
machine could handle

Practical AI automation for New Zealand small businesses.

15-minute call. No tech talk. Just quick wins.

68%
of NZ SMEs have no AI adoption plans
15+
hours per week saved with automation
100%
of audits identify quick-win automations

Built for NZ business owners

We specialise in practical AI automation for the businesses that need it most.

Small business ownersTradies & service businessesProfessional servicesRetailers & hospitalityBusinesses drowning in adminAnyone chasing invoices manually

If your business runs on spreadsheets, email, and manual follow-ups — you're exactly who we built this for.

Spending too much time on admin?

Most NZ small business owners lose 10–15 hours every week to tasks that could run on autopilot.

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Manually entering receipts and invoices

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Chasing overdue payments by hand

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Copying data between systems that don't talk

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Missing leads due to slow response times

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Building reports that should build themselves

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Same admin tasks, every single week

AI automation can eliminate most of this — with tools that already exist. We set it all up for you.

Everything you need to automate

From initial audit to ongoing support — we handle the tech so you don't have to.

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AI Automation Audit

We sit down, learn your business, and find the tasks costing you the most time and money. You get a clear, plain-English report with exactly what to automate first.

Custom Workflow Builds

Automated invoicing, lead capture, receipt processing, job scheduling — built end-to-end, tailored to the tools you already use like Xero, email, and spreadsheets.

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AI Integration

Smart document reading, auto-generated responses, intelligent data extraction — we plug AI into your business where it makes a real, measurable difference.

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Data & Reporting

Daily briefings, market updates, and business dashboards delivered automatically — so you always know where things stand without lifting a finger.

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System Integration

Connect the apps you already use — accounting, CRM, marketing, scheduling — into one seamless flow. No more copying between systems.

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Ongoing Support & Retainers

Monthly maintenance, new automations as your business grows, and priority support. We're in your corner for the long haul.

Smart Receipt Tracking from $19/month

Snap a photo, send to Telegram — AI reads the store, total, GST, and payment method, then logs everything automatically to Google Sheets and saves the image to Google Drive.

Telegram receipt confirmation
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Google Sheets log
📊 Google Sheets log
Google Drive folder
📁 Google Drive folder
n8n workflow
⚙️ n8n workflow
Get Receipt Tracker — $19/month →

Full setup included · NZ & AU tax formats · Cancel anytime

Automations start from just $19/month
Every business is different. We'll tailor a package to your needs — from a single automation to a full system overhaul. Your free audit will show you exactly what's possible.
Get Your Free Audit →

Simple from day one

No jargon, no complexity. We do the work — you get the results.

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Free Automation Audit

We meet, learn your business, and identify the highest-value automation opportunities.

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Identify Quick Wins

We prioritise the 2–3 workflows that will save you the most time immediately.

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Build & Implement

We build, test, and go live — connected to the tools you already use.

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Ongoing Optimisation

We monitor, improve, and add new automations as your business grows.

Built, tested, delivering results

Real automation systems built for NZ and Australian businesses.

Finance Automation

Smart Receipt Extraction

AI reads receipts, extracts GST and totals, then pushes everything straight into Google Sheets. Handles both NZ (15% GST) and Australian (10% GST) tax formats.

✓ 90% reduction in admin time. Zero manual entry.
📱 Telegram🤖 Claude AI📊 Google Sheets📁 Google Drive
Accounts Receivable

Invoice Follow-Up Automation

Overdue invoices trigger AI-drafted reminders on a schedule — polite at 7 days, firmer at 14. Runs automatically without you thinking about it.

✓ Faster payments. Zero missed follow-ups.
📒 Xero✉️ Gmail📊 Google Sheets🤖 Claude AI
Lead Generation

Lead Capture Automation

Leads arrive via website, Facebook, and email — responses were slow and jobs were lost. Now every enquiry triggers an instant alert, auto-reply, and CRM entry.

✓ Zero missed enquiries. Response time: hours → minutes.
📘 Facebook📱 Telegram📊 Google Sheets✉️ Gmail
Business Intelligence

Weekly Business Reports

Owners spending hours every week manually pulling data from Xero, Sheets, and CRM to build reports. Now it all happens automatically — delivered every Monday morning.

✓ Hours saved each week. Always know where you stand.
📒 Xero📊 Google Sheets🤖 Claude AI📱 Telegram

Built by a Kiwi who gets business

Hi, I'm Daniel. After years running and automating my own businesses, I realised most small companies spend hours every week on tasks that could easily be automated.

Simply Automated helps NZ businesses implement practical AI systems that save time. No jargon. No complicated software projects. Just smarter workflows.

Plain English, no jargon. I explain everything so it makes sense to a business owner, not a developer.

Face-to-face first. I meet you in person to properly understand your business before building anything.

You own everything. No lock-in contracts. Your systems, your data, your control.

Real ROI focus. Every automation has a clear, measurable return. If it won't save you time or money, I won't recommend it.

📍 Based in Tauranga, New Zealand · Working with NZ small businesses

Let's Talk →

I built these systems because I saw how much time Kiwi business owners waste on things a computer could handle in seconds.

Dan PenwardenFounder, Simply Automated · Tauranga, NZ

Your data, your control — always

We build every automation with the NZ Privacy Act 2020 in mind. Your business data never touches our servers.

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Your Data Stays Yours

Every automation runs through your own accounts — your Google Workspace, your Xero, your CRM. We build the connections, but your data lives in your systems. Nothing is stored on our servers.

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Privacy Act 2020 Compliant

All automations are designed with the 13 Information Privacy Principles baked in — from how data is collected and stored, to who can access it and how long it's kept.

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Audit Trails & Logging

Every automation includes built-in logging so you know exactly what happened, when, and why. If you ever need to demonstrate compliance or investigate an issue, the records are there.

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Breach-Ready Systems

The Privacy Act requires notification of serious breaches within 72 hours. Our systems are built with monitoring and alerts so you're never caught off guard.

Common Privacy Questions

Where is my data stored?

In your own accounts. We connect tools you already use — Google Sheets, Google Drive, Xero, Telegram — and your data stays in those platforms. We don't host or store any of your business data.

Does AI process my sensitive information?

AI is used for tasks like reading receipts or extracting data from documents. The data is processed in real-time and sent directly to your own systems. We follow the Privacy Commissioner's guidance on AI use.

What happens if there's a data breach?

Under the Privacy Act 2020, serious breaches must be reported to the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals. Our automations include monitoring and alerts to help you detect and respond quickly.

Can I stop or remove an automation at any time?

Absolutely. You own everything we build. No lock-in contracts, no vendor dependency. If you want to pause, modify, or remove any automation, you have full control.

Do you send data overseas?

Some tools like Google and AI services operate globally. Where data crosses borders, we ensure it's handled in line with the Privacy Act's cross-border disclosure rules.

Request your free
automation audit

Tell us about your business and we'll show you exactly where automation can save you time and money. Packages start from just $19/month. No obligation, no hard sell.

Or email directly at dan@simplyautomated.nz