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The Automation Agency

We take the repetitive admin off your team

About The Automation Agency

The Automation Agency is a sole-trader business process automation service based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, started in April 2026 by Ben Horne, who has more than ten years of experience building business software. Ben also runs the same service under the AI Guys name, and works with businesses across the UK.

It automates repetitive office tasks such as chasing quotes and invoices, dispatching jobs to field workers over WhatsApp, weekly reporting, account reconciliation checks and customer chat assistants, using tools such as Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Sheets and Stripe. Work is fixed-price and agreed in writing, each build includes 30 days of support, and a free 30-minute call is offered.

Services

  • Starter and custom automation builds
  • Process audits
  • AI chat assistants, including WhatsApp
  • CRM, Google Sheets and Stripe payment automation
  • Internal tools and dashboards
  • Fixing broken automations and email deliverability

Services

Industries

Use Cases

Business Problems

Reduce Manual WorkSave TimeReduce Administrative WorkAutomate Repetitive Tasks

AI Models

OpenAI

Automation Platforms

Software Expertise

WhatsAppGoogle SheetsStripe

Business Size Served

Small Business

Countries Served

United Kingdom

The Automation Agency FAQ

Where is The Automation Agency based?+

The Automation Agency is headquartered in Chesterfield, United Kingdom.

When was The Automation Agency founded?+

The Automation Agency was founded in 2026.

How many employees does The Automation Agency have?+

The Automation Agency has 1-10 employees.

What services does The Automation Agency offer?+

The Automation Agency offers Business Process Automation, Workflow Automation, AI Chatbots, CRM Automation, Internal Tools & Dashboards and Business Process Auditing.

How much does The Automation Agency charge?+

The Automation Agency's pricing: Starter build £300–£1,500; custom build from £3,000; larger systems from £8,000; process audit £1,500; support £150/month per system (not VAT registered; source: automation-agency.co.uk). It offers a free consultation.

Which platforms and AI models does The Automation Agency work with?+

The Automation Agency works with Zapier, Make, n8n and OpenAI.

Which industries does The Automation Agency serve?+

The Automation Agency serves Real Estate, Home Services and SMB.

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