AI & Automation for SMEs.
Automate the everyday, empower your people, and get more done with AI and automation.
Streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, and unlock time with AI and automation.
When everyday tasks run themselves, everything becomes easier.
Growth isn’t just about doing more. It’s about doing things smarter. For many SMEs, time is the biggest bottleneck. Teams stuck in spreadsheets, retyping the same data, or manually approving tasks that should take seconds.
That’s where AI and automation change the game. By streamlining everyday processes, integrating apps, and giving staff digital assistants like Microsoft Copilot, you free up hours each week to focus on strategy, clients, and opportunities.
With Beacon IT, automation is built around how your business actually works. No hype, no complexity. Just leveraging practical tools within Microsoft 365 can help reduce admin, improve efficiency, and create the breathing room you need to expand.
Save time at scale.
Automations cut repetitive tasks, giving your team back hours to focus on higher-value work.
Do more with less.
AI tools like Copilot boost productivity without needing to expand headcount.
Build for the future.
Flexible workflows and integrations that grow with your business. Not against it.
Where strategic thinking meets everyday tech.
We don’t just fix IT problems. We protect productivity, reduce risk, and keep your business moving.
Improve decision-making.
Clear visibility into IT performance and risks helps guide you to make smarter business decisions.
Align IT with strategy.
We make sure your IT setup supports your wider business goals. Not just the day-to-day.
Plan with confidence.
Our insight and reporting help you forecast, budget, and grow your IT without the tech guesswork.
Working with AI and automation to help your business work smarter.
From automating repetitive tasks to unlocking the power of AI with Microsoft Copilot, we design solutions that cut admin, save time, and help your team focus on growth.
Smarter business, one
automation at a time.
Automate the boring bits.
From chasing approvals to pulling reports, we help you ditch repetitive tasks with smart, hands-off workflows. Powered by tools like Power Automate and Copilot.
AI that actually helps.
We bring in tools like Microsoft Copilot to streamline everyday tasks, simplify document creation, and give your team a productivity boost (without needing a degree in data science).
Built around your business.
No cookie-cutter setups here. Whether it’s custom dashboards, app integrations or task automation, we tailor everything to how your team works. Not how the tech manual says it should.
What customers are saying.
Because it means more when someone else says it.
Connecting your tools and unlocking your data.
End the copy-paste grind.
If your team is bouncing between spreadsheets, inboxes and apps just to get a task done, something’s broken. We connect your systems so data flows automatically, saving time (and sanity).
Turn messy data into clear decisions.
With tools like Power BI, we build dashboards that give you real-time insights, from sales and operations to customer trends. All in one place.
Build tools that fit your workflow.
Off-the-shelf apps don’t always cut it. We create lightweight, custom tools and automations that fit your process perfectly. Without the enterprise faff.
Business as usual starts with IT services that aren’t.
Our IT services are built to solve real problems, reduce stress, and help your business run smarter every day.
All the latest tech insights.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What is AI and automation for SMEs?
It’s about using tools like Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and Power Apps to cut repetitive tasks, connect your systems, and give your team more time to focus on helping your business to grow.
Do I need technical skills to use AI and automation?
No. We design solutions around how your business actually works. Once set up, most automations run in the background, with simple dashboards for visibility.
How can AI help my business grow?
By removing admin bottlenecks, speeding up reporting, and making your existing team more productive. Less time on busy work means more time for clients, strategy, and opportunities.
Is automation secure for sensitive data?
Yes. We configure AI and automation within Microsoft 365, with security features like conditional access, encryption, and compliance controls baked in.
Can AI and automation scale as my business grows?
Absolutely. Automations can be expanded, adapted, or customised as your team, data, and systems grow, so your processes never hold you back.
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