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AI Workflow Automation

AI workflow automation.
Built to run your business
on autopilot.

Connect your tools, eliminate repetitive manual tasks, and build workflows that run themselves — lead follow-up, appointment reminders, onboarding, reporting, and more. All done for you.

No Zapier tax Built on n8n Works with your existing tools Scoped and priced upfront
What we automate

Every part of your business
that runs on repetition.

If a task follows a predictable pattern — something happens, then something else needs to happen — it can be automated. Here's where we typically start.

📨

Lead capture & routing

New leads from your website, ads, or landing pages automatically land in your CRM, get tagged by source and intent, and trigger the right follow-up — without anyone touching it.

Example workflow
Contact form submitted → added to CRM → tagged by service interest → personalized email sent → team notified in Slack → 48-hr follow-up queued if no reply
📅

Appointment & scheduling

From booking confirmation to post-appointment follow-up, every touchpoint in the scheduling lifecycle can run on its own — reminders, no-show re-bookings, and review requests included.

Example workflow
Appointment booked → confirmation email sent → reminder 24hrs before → SMS reminder 1hr before → post-visit follow-up → Google review request 3 days later
🚀

Client onboarding

From signed contract to active client, every onboarding step — welcome emails, intake forms, document requests, internal task creation — runs automatically in the right order.

Example workflow
Contract signed → welcome email triggered → intake form sent → response captured to CRM → team task created → kickoff call invite sent automatically
📊

Reporting & data sync

Stop manually pulling reports or copying data between spreadsheets. We connect your tools so data flows where it needs to go — and weekly summaries land in your inbox automatically.

Example workflow
New appointments → auto-logged to Google Sheets → weekly summary compiled → emailed to owner every Monday at 8am with key metrics

Reviews & reputation

Your best customers rarely leave reviews on their own. Automated review requests sent at the right moment — right after a great experience — dramatically increase your Google and Yelp ratings.

Example workflow
Job marked complete → review request sent via text → if no response in 5 days, gentle follow-up sent → new review triggers internal notification
💌

Marketing & email sequences

AI marketing automation that nurtures leads over time — drip sequences, re-engagement campaigns, and post-purchase flows that run in the background while you focus on the work.

Example workflow
Lead opts in → 5-day email sequence starts → opens tracked → interested leads flagged → sales team notified → unresponsive leads moved to long-term nurture
See how it works

A real workflow, end to end.

This is what a new-lead automation looks like once it's built. Every step runs automatically — no one on your team has to touch it.

New lead automation — example
📋
Form submitted
Trigger
🗂
Add to CRM
Tagged by service
✉️
Send email
Personalized
💬
Notify team
Slack / SMS
Wait 48hrs
No reply?
📅
Follow-up sent
Auto-sequenced
Why automation matters

Most small businesses are running on manual processes that should have been automated years ago.

Every time someone on your team manually copies a lead from a form into a spreadsheet, sends a reminder email that could have been triggered automatically, or pulls together a weekly report by hand — that's time and money leaving your business. Multiply that by five days a week and it adds up fast.

AI workflow automation eliminates that overhead by connecting the tools you already use and making them talk to each other. When something happens in one system, the right things happen in all the others — automatically, instantly, and consistently every single time.

At Prathos AI, we build these workflows as a done-for-you automation service. We map out your current process, identify where the manual steps are, and build a workflow that handles them. You don't need to learn a new platform, write any code, or understand how the automation works under the hood. You just see it running.

We build on n8n — an open-source workflow automation platform — rather than Zapier or Make. The reason: n8n doesn't charge per task. As your automation runs more often, your cost doesn't go up. That matters when you're running lead follow-up sequences, appointment reminders, and reporting all at once. Pair it with a chatbot and you've got a full front-to-back automated customer experience.

The n8n difference

No Zapier tax.

Most automation tools charge you per task — every time a workflow runs, it costs you. That works fine when you're running one automation once a day. It gets expensive fast when you're running lead follow-ups, appointment reminders, and weekly reports all at once.

We build on n8n, which runs on flat infrastructure. Your automation can run a thousand times a day and your cost doesn't change. That's the right foundation for a growing business.

Cost comparison
Zapier
Per-task billing
Scales with volume. 1,000 tasks/mo is one price. 10,000 tasks/mo is another.
n8n (Prathos)
Flat infrastructure
Run it 100 times or 100,000 times. Cost stays the same.
n8n is open-source and self-hostable. We handle the infrastructure so you never think about it — you just see your workflows running.
Use cases

Automation across every
function of your business.

Here's where Prathos AI automation gets deployed most often — and what it actually does in each area.

Marketing automation

  • Lead magnet downloaded → 5-day nurture sequence starts automatically
  • New contact added → segmented by interest and tagged in email platform
  • Facebook or Google ad lead → instantly captured, emailed, and added to CRM
  • Re-engagement campaign triggered for contacts who haven't opened in 60 days
  • New blog post or offer → automated social and email distribution

Sales automation

  • Inbound lead scored by behavior and routed to the right salesperson
  • Quote sent → automated follow-up if no response in 48 hours
  • Deal closes → contract triggered, onboarding started, team notified
  • Pipeline stage changes → tasks created, next steps assigned automatically
  • Cold outreach sequences managed and tracked without manual effort

Operations automation

  • Invoice generated and sent automatically after job completion
  • Overdue invoice → reminder sequence triggered at 3, 7, and 14 days
  • Weekly performance report compiled and emailed every Monday
  • New team member added → accounts provisioned, welcome tasks created
  • Inventory or capacity thresholds → alert sent before it becomes a problem

Customer service automation

  • Support request submitted → ticket created, team notified, acknowledgment sent
  • Appointment no-show → automatic re-booking sequence initiated
  • Service completed → satisfaction check-in sent 24 hours later
  • Negative feedback received → escalated to owner immediately
  • Happy customer → review request sent at the exact right moment
The process

We map it, build it,
and hand it off running.

No DIY. No learning curve. We handle everything from process mapping to deployment.

Step 01

Process mapping

We start with a call to understand your current workflow — what tools you use, where the manual steps are, and what outcome you want. We map the full automation before writing a single line of code.

Step 02

Build & test

We build the workflow in n8n, connect your tools via API, and test every path — including edge cases. You review it before it goes live. Simple single-trigger workflows are typically ready within 24–48 hours. Complex, multi-system, or bespoke builds are scoped per project — timeline agreed before we start.

Step 03

Deploy & monitor

Once live, the workflow runs automatically. We monitor for errors, handle any tool API changes, and stay available as your process evolves. You're never left managing it alone.

Pricing

Project-priced.
No surprises.

Automation projects vary in complexity, so we scope and price each one individually. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Custom quote
per project

We scope the project on a free call, give you a flat price, and build it. No hourly billing, no scope creep surprises. You know the cost before we start.

Book a scoping call →
Single workflow or multi-step sequence
Connect any tools you already use
Built on n8n — no per-task fees ever
Testing, deployment, and monitoring included
Updates included as your process changes
Timeline scoped and agreed before work begins

Also need a chatbot? Chatbot services start at $47/mo →

FAQ

Common questions.

What is AI workflow automation for small business?

AI workflow automation connects your business tools — your CRM, email platform, scheduling software, forms, and more — and makes them work together automatically. When something happens in one system, it triggers actions in others, without anyone manually doing the work.

What's the difference between automation and a chatbot?

A chatbot handles the customer-facing conversation — answering questions, capturing leads, booking appointments. Automation handles what happens next — routing that lead to your CRM, sending a follow-up email, notifying your team, creating a task. They work well together. See our chatbot services →

Do you use Zapier?

No. We build on n8n, an open-source automation platform. Unlike Zapier, n8n doesn't charge per task — so your costs don't scale with your volume. As your business grows and runs more automations, the cost stays flat.

Do I need to already use specific software?

No. We start by understanding what you already use — your CRM, your email tool, your forms, your calendar — and we build automations around your existing stack. You don't need to switch anything to get started.

How long does it take to build a workflow automation?

It depends on complexity. Simple single-trigger workflows are typically live within 24–48 hours. Multi-system automations with conditional logic usually take 3–5 business days. Bespoke or enterprise-grade builds — custom integrations, complex branching logic, multiple departments — can take several weeks. We scope the timeline clearly on the kickoff call so you always know what to expect before we start.

What if I want to change the automation later?

We stay available for updates. If your business process changes, a new tool gets added, or you want to extend the workflow, we adjust it. Automation isn't a one-and-done project — it evolves as your business does.

Tell us what you're
doing manually. We'll automate it.

A free 30-minute call is all it takes to map out your first workflow and give you a flat project price.