Automation ROI & payback
Work out the monthly value, net benefit and payback period of an automation — with a realism factor so you do not overpromise.
Hours saved / month
20.0
Expected value / month
$910
$1,300 if everything works perfectly
Net / month
$790
after running costs
Payback
3.2 months
First-year net: $6,980
Use the client's own numbers and keep the realism factor conservative — 60–70% is a sensible default. Show your working in proposals, and don't promise savings you can't measure afterwards.
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