Do we need to prepare documentation?

No perfect docs required — we interview people who do the work. Bring system names, admin access for read-only where possible, and examples of painful weekly reports.

Is FC-06 the same as free scorecard?

Scorecard is self-service triage. FC-06 is senior-led mapping with ROI numbers and written recommendation you can approve spend against.

Remote works Australia-wide. Brisbane/SEQ clients can add onsite half-day for shadowing — ask on booking.

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Workflow automation · 28 July 2026 · 6 min read

Automation Opportunity Scan explained: what you get in two days

FC-06 is North Ark's fixed-price entry for ops chaos — three workflow maps, ROI estimate, and a clear build vs automate recommendation. Here is what happens inside the two days.

Owners at 30–80 staff often know automation would help but cannot prioritise — every department has a burning manual process. FC-06 Automation Opportunity Scan fixes prioritisation in two business days for $1,990 AUD.

Deliverable: three workflow maps, hours-saved estimate, and recommendation — integrate, automate with n8n/Make, or build custom — not a 40-page deck.

Day one: interviews and map

Short interviews with ops, finance, and delivery leads. Shadow the worst handoffs — lead intake, job scheduling, invoicing, client reporting.

Draft current-state maps with systems, manual steps, and failure points.

Day two: ROI and recommendation

Quantify time cost conservatively — hours × loaded rate × frequency. Rank workflows by payback and feasibility.

Recommend FC-13 sprint, FC-09 CRM review, or Build discovery — with explicit "do not automate yet" when process is broken upstream.

Who it is for

SEQ service businesses with HubSpot, Xero, roster or job platforms, and visible manual glue work. Not for L1 helpdesk or generic RPA curiosity.

Automation scorecard (LM-02) is free self-triage before booking.

After FC-06

Many clients book FC-13 immediately for top two workflows. Others fix CRM fit first (FC-09). Retainer monitoring optional via Operate.

Read ai automation Brisbane workflows for context and book FC-06 online.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need to prepare documentation?: No perfect docs required — we interview people who do the work. Bring system names, admin access for read-only where possible, and examples of painful weekly reports.
Is FC-06 the same as free scorecard?: Scorecard is self-service triage. FC-06 is senior-led mapping with ROI numbers and written recommendation you can approve spend against.
Remote or onsite?: Remote works Australia-wide. Brisbane/SEQ clients can add onsite half-day for shadowing — ask on booking.

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