Automating the manual work in your business
Thirdlinks helps businesses in Norway automate routine tasks and manual processes. We build solutions that move data, send notifications and create documents on their own, so you spend less time on repetitive work.
A lot of time in any business goes on tasks that are the same every time: copying information from one system to another, sending the same emails, building reports and chasing deadlines.
Tasks like these can often be automated. The system does the work, while you and your team spend your time on customers and on work that needs judgement.
Automation does not have to be a big project. We like to start with one routine that takes a lot of time, and build on it once it works.
Which tasks can be automated?
- You type the same information into several systems.
- Reports are put together by hand every week or month.
- Orders, enquiries or forms have to be passed on manually.
- Reminders and follow-up depend on someone remembering.
- Mistakes happen because data is copied between spreadsheets.
What can we automate for you?
Data transfer
Information moves between systems automatically, for example from a form on your website into your CRM.
Notifications and reminders
Emails or notifications go out when something happens, such as a new order or an approaching deadline.
Documents and reports
Quotes, confirmations and reports are generated from data you already have.
Approval workflows
Cases are routed to the right person for approval, and everyone can see the status.
Scheduled jobs
Recurring tasks run automatically at set times, for example every night or every month.
Who benefits from automation?
- Small businesses where a few people handle many tasks
- Businesses that spend a lot of time on double entry
- Businesses with many similar enquiries, orders or bookings
- Businesses that want more control without adding manual steps
- Growing businesses that want staff to spend their time on customers, not routine work
How do we automate a process?
Step 1: We find the routines that take time
We start by going through how the work is done today, and which steps repeat.
Step 2: We choose where to start
We prioritise the routines that take the most time or cause the most mistakes, and are the easiest to automate.
Step 3: We build and test
We build the automation and test it with real examples before it goes live.
Step 4: We keep an eye on it
We build in alerts if something stops, so problems are spotted early.
Questions about automation
What is business process automation?
It means routine tasks are done by a system instead of a person. Examples include moving data between systems, sending reminders and producing reports.
Is automation worth it for small businesses?
Yes. In small businesses a few people often handle many tasks, and even a small automation can free up time every week.
Do we have to replace the systems we have?
Not necessarily. We can often automate using the systems you already have, if they have an API. We check this when we map your needs.
What happens if the automation fails?
We build in alerts and logging, so we can see what happened and fix it. Important steps can require approval from a person.
Which systems can the automation work with?
Automation can work with systems that have an API or can export data, such as your website, CRM, email and accounting software. We map which of your systems can be used.
How much does automation cost?
It depends on how many steps and systems are involved. A simple automation costs less than a new system. You get a written quote before we start.
Which routine would you like to get rid of?
Tell us what you do by hand today, and we will look at what can be automated.