Monthly value
Weekly hours × 70% × 4.33 weeks × hourly cost × employees.
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Automation ROI Calculator
Adjust three inputs to explore the potential monthly value, first-year return, and estimated payback period of automation.
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How the estimate works
First-year ROI
Annual estimated value minus $3,500, divided by $3,500, then multiplied by 100.
Payback period
$3,500 divided by the estimated monthly value.
Planning estimate only—not a guarantee. Actual savings, scope, implementation price, tool costs, adoption, and results vary. Basic implementations typically range from $3,500 to $6,000; this calculator uses the $3,500 starting point.
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What to know about your estimate
What counts as a manual task that may be automated?
Repetitive, rules-based work such as data entry, follow-up reminders, scheduling, invoice handling, report preparation, lead routing, record updates, and request triage may be good candidates. Discovery is still needed to confirm what should be automated.
Why does the calculator use a 70% automation rate?
It is a planning assumption for repetitive work—not a promise. Activities requiring judgment, relationships, approvals, or creative decisions may remain with people.
Why is the implementation baseline $3,500?
FUTURA-IT services begin at $3,500. A typical basic implementation is expected to range from $3,500 to $6,000, depending on workflow complexity, systems, testing, training, and support.
Why can the first-year ROI be negative?
If few hours are spent on a task or labor cost is low, the estimated first-year value may not exceed implementation cost. That can be a useful signal to evaluate a different or higher-value workflow first.
Does this include ongoing software and support costs?
No. The estimate compares time value with a $3,500 implementation baseline. Software subscriptions, maintenance, support, internal change management, taxes, and other costs are not included.
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