Direct answer
Choose a process with clear inputs, repeated steps and an owner, document it, remove unnecessary work and automate one stage before expanding.
Good starting points
- Invoice, request or approval intake
- Data entry between systems
- Routine reminders and notifications
- Scheduled reports and reconciliations
- Customer or staff status updates
Avoid automating confusion
Measure the current process first, define exceptions and keep human review where judgement or risk matters.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the short answer?
Start with a repetitive, rules-based process with clear inputs, an owner and a measurable outcome.
What should a business do next?
Map one process, measure the baseline and pilot a small automation with an exception path.