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Efficient work. More life.
What would you do with your hours back?
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Tell us what eats your week.
Free, no commitment, no tech skills needed. You leave with a plan even if you never hire us.
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- 2Free callWe learn what your business needs.
- 3Your strategyThe best solutions for your business, and the next steps.
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Services
We find your lost hours, then build the fix.
Automations, custom CRMs and team training for small and mid-size businesses. The audit is free. Every price is agreed in writing before we start.
See how it works
Four services. See how each one works.
Pick one. We show how we get from what you need to the solution.
What we do
Pick how much help you want.
Free AI audit
We learn what your business needs, look at the options and give you a clear strategy: what to automate, which tools, where to start.
Automation, done with you
We design and set up the automations in n8n and connect your tools. (n8n is the software we use to make your apps work together on their own.) One closed project, then optional monthly upkeep.
Custom CRM
The app where you keep your customers, sales and follow-ups, built around how you sell. On the platform that fits you, or one you already pay for.
Team workshops
Two-hour sessions for your team, by area: sales, marketing, operations, finance or productivity.
How we work
Three steps. You only do the first one.
- 1
Free audit
A free call. You tell us what your business needs.
- 2
We build it
You keep working. We set it up and test it.
- 3
We stay with you
We show your team how it works and fix anything that breaks.
Is this for you?
It is, if:
Works with your apps
Keep the tools you use.
Free AI audit
Tell us what eats your week.
Pick your tasks in the form to see your estimate.
- 1Fill this in1 minute. No tech words needed.
- 2Free callWe learn what your business needs.
- 3Your strategyThe best solutions for your business, and the next steps.
Questions
Before you ask.
Do I need to know about technology?
No. You tell us what takes your time, in your own words. We handle the technical part and explain it in plain language.
Will it work with the apps I already use?
Almost always. We connect the email, calendar, spreadsheets and software you already have. If something does not connect, we tell you on the audit call.
What happens if something breaks?
With monthly upkeep, we fix it for you. Without it, we tell you the cost before touching anything.
How long does it take?
It depends on the task. You get a date on the audit call, before you pay anything.
Is the audit really free?
Yes. No commitment. You keep the strategy even if you do not hire us.
Services / Free audit
Know where AI fits in your business.
A free call where we learn what you need, look at the possible solutions and give you a clear strategy. No cost, no commitment.
What to expect
No surprises. Here is how it goes.
- 1
Before the call
You fill in a short form about your business, so we come prepared.
- 2
During the call
We talk about what you need, how you work today and what slows you down.
- 3
After the call
We look at the possible solutions and send you a clear strategy with next steps.
Get ready
Think about these before the call.
Nothing to send. Just have them in mind and the call is more useful.
What you get
A strategy you keep, either way.
What it is not
- A sales pitch
- A technical exam
- A commitment to hire us
What you get
- A clear picture of where AI can help you
- A strategy with the next steps
- Honest advice, even if the answer is "not yet"
Questions
Before you book.
Does it cost anything?
No. The audit is free.
Do I need to prepare anything?
Only the short form. If you like, think about the tasks that take most of your time.
Do I have to hire you after?
No. The strategy is yours to keep, whatever you decide.
Do I need to know about technology?
No. Tell us in your own words. We handle the technical part.
Book your free audit
Tell us about your business.
- 1Fill this in1 minute. No tech words needed.
- 2Free callWe learn what your business needs.
- 3Your strategyThe best solutions for your business, and the next steps.
Services / Automation
Let the repetitive work run on its own.
We connect the apps you already use so they pass the work to each other, built with our automation expert.
Build your first automation
Pick a trigger and see what happens.
Every automation is a simple sentence: when this happens, do that.
Before and after
What changes in your week.
Today
- Copying data from one app to another
- Answering the same emails by hand
- Follow-ups that depend on your memory
With us
- Your apps pass the work to each other
- Replies go out on their own, in your words
- Every follow-up happens on time
What's included
From idea to running on its own.
We map the task
Step by step, the way you do it today.
We build it
We set it up and connect your apps.
We test it
With your real data, before it goes live.
Monthly upkeep
We keep it working and adjust it as you grow.
Questions
About automation.
What is n8n?
The software we use to make your apps work together on their own. You never need to touch it.
Will it work with my apps?
Almost always. If something does not connect, we tell you before we start.
What happens if something breaks?
With monthly upkeep, we fix it for you. Without it, we tell you the cost before touching anything.
Free audit
Tell us what you want to automate.
- 1Fill this in1 minute. No tech words needed.
- 2Free callWe learn what your business needs.
- 3Your strategyThe best solutions for your business, and the next steps.
Services / Custom CRM
A CRM built around how you sell.
The app where you keep your customers, sales and follow-ups, shaped to your business. On the platform that fits you, or one you already pay for.
See it work
Watch a CRM follow up for you.
Pick a business like yours.
Build your CRM
Switch on what you need.
Only what helps you sell. Nothing you will never open.
Before and after
What changes for your team.
Today
- Customer info spread across email, notes and Excel
- Follow-ups that depend on your memory
- No clear view of your sales
With us
- Each customer in one place
- Follow-ups scheduled for you
- Your sales on one screen
Questions
About the CRM.
Do I need to change platforms?
Not always. We can build on the one you already pay for.
Can you bring in my current contacts?
Yes, from spreadsheets, email or the system you use today.
Will it fit my industry?
We shape it to how you sell, whatever your business does.
Free audit
Tell us how you sell today.
- 1Fill this in1 minute. No tech words needed.
- 2Free callWe learn what your business needs.
- 3Your strategyThe best solutions for your business, and the next steps.
Services / Team workshops
Your team, using AI at work.
Two-hour sessions by area: sales, marketing, operations, finance or productivity. Hands-on, with your real tasks.
See the difference
Same AI. Better prompt. Better answer.
This is what your team learns: how to ask so the answer is ready to use.
Before and after
What changes for your team.
Today
- Each person tries AI on their own
- Generic prompts, generic results
- Tools paid for but not used
With us
- One shared way to work with AI
- Prompts made for your tasks
- Your team uses it the next day
What's included
Practical from minute one.
We learn your tasks
So the session uses your real work.
Two hours, hands-on
By area, at your team's level.
Prompts and guides
Templates your team can copy.
No new apps needed
We work with what your team already uses.
Questions
About workshops.
Does my team need experience?
No. We start from zero and use your real tasks.
Which area should we start with?
The one where your team loses the most time. We help you choose in the free audit.
What does my team keep?
The prompts and templates we use in the session.
Free audit
Tell us about your team.
- 1Fill this in1 minute. No tech words needed.
- 2Free callWe learn what your business needs.
- 3Your strategyThe best solutions for your business, and the next steps.
Privacy and terms
The short version.
Draft for the prototype. A lawyer should review it before launch.
What we collect
What you send through the contact form or the email list: name, email, company and your message. We use it to answer you and to send what you asked for. We do not sell it. You can ask us to delete it at info@hoursbackgroup.com.
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Services
The scope, price and timeline of each service are agreed in writing before work starts. Results such as hours saved are estimates and depend on your business.
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The best solutions for your business, and the next steps.
Questions
Quick answers.
Do I need to know about technology?
No. You tell us what takes your time, in your own words. We handle the technical part and explain it in plain language.
What happens if something breaks?
With monthly upkeep, we fix it for you. Without it, we tell you the cost before touching anything.
Is the audit really free?
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