Dev Tools · 2h ago
Custom Automation for SMEs: 5 Cases from €500 to €5,000
A developer shares five real automation projects for small businesses, including competitor price monitoring (€480), quote follow-ups (€750), multi-platform stock sync (€2,200), PDF reporting (€1,400), and a lead qualification bot (€4,800). Each case includes actual costs, time spent, and issues encountered. The article highlights practical, low-cost automation solutions that deliver measurable ROI without hype.
Meridian48 take
The piece offers a refreshingly honest look at small-scale automation, but the lack of ongoing maintenance costs and scalability considerations may understate the total cost of ownership.
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