Stop doing admin, start growing Sydney business
Custom automation connects your tools and eliminates repetitive tasks in 2-4 weeks.
Bring one repetitive process. We’ll map the first sensible step.
Fixed price, agreed before work starts — no hourly rates.
With Sydney's startup ecosystem moving through rapid funding cycles, founders can't afford to waste time on manual processes when they should be scaling or pitching.
The Problem
You're spending hours every week copying data between systems, chasing invoices, and updating spreadsheets. Your tools don't talk to each other. Admin work is eating time you should spend growing your business.
How I Can Help
I build custom automation that connects your existing tools — Xero, Google Workspace, Slack, CRM systems. Set up workflows that handle the repetitive stuff automatically. Takes 2-4 weeks to implement.
Show me the handoff your team keeps repeating
Not every step should be automated. I’ll help separate the useful automation from the parts that still need human judgement.
Directly with James. No sales presentation. No obligation.
What You Get
Save hours weekly
Eliminate manual data entry and repetitive admin tasks that currently eat your day.
Connect your tools
Make Xero, Google, Slack and other systems work together without manual copying.
Custom dashboards
See all your key metrics in one place instead of logging into five different systems.
Working With Me
- —ACST timezone means I start work when Sydney's day is already running — perfect for testing automations during your business hours without disruption.
- —Invoiced in AUD with Australian ABN — no currency conversion headaches or international payment delays for your accounting team.
- —Direct communication style works well with Sydney's fast-moving business culture — no account managers or corporate layers slowing things down.
FAQ
What does business automation cost for a Sydney company?
Most projects run $5-15K depending on how many tools you're connecting and complexity of workflows. I'll give you a fixed quote upfront — no hourly billing surprises.
How long does it take to set up automation?
Timing depends on the smallest useful outcome and the workflow details that need to be handled safely. We first agree the scope, then provide a clear delivery plan before development starts.
Can you integrate with our existing software like Xero and Slack?
Yes, I work with most business tools — Xero, MYOB, Google Workspace, Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce, and others. If it has an API, I can usually connect it.
How do I work together remotely between Adelaide and Sydney?
Screen sharing for setup sessions, Slack or email for updates. The two-hour timezone difference actually helps — I can work on your systems outside Sydney business hours.
Will this work for our specific industry and business size?
I focus on the common admin tasks most businesses have — invoicing, data entry, reporting, customer follow-ups. Industry doesn't matter much for basic workflow automation.
Get time back without losing control
Start with one repeated process. We’ll identify the avoidable handling, necessary review points and a practical next move.
Direct access to the person doing the work
Fixed scope before development
Documentation and handover included
You'll get a recommended next step and likely range—even if Jarve isn't the right fit.
Business automation workflows for Sydney teams
The strongest automation projects usually start with repeated admin: CRM updates, Xero handoffs, spreadsheet reporting, approval checks, reminders, and customer follow-up that staff are still moving by hand.
Jarve maps the workflow first, then builds the smallest reliable automation around the business rule, with dashboards, alerts, and human review where the process needs control.