How Much Time Can You Save with RPA (Robotic Processing Automation)?

Spoiler: Probably more than you think. Let’s play a quick game—think about your last workweek. How much time did you or your team spend on copy-pasting, data entry, or chasing down approvals? Now imagine a digital assistant handling all of that—accurately and instantly. That’s the magic of RPA, and it’s saving businesses hours (and dollars) every single day.

Think about the last week at work. Now ask yourself:
How many hours were spent on repetitive, manual tasks?

• Copying data between spreadsheets

• Processing invoices

• Responding to the same customer emails

• Updating records across multiple systems

Now multiply that by 52 weeks a year—and you’ll start to see the hidden cost of “just getting things done.”

Here’s the truth: every business loses valuable hours to tasks a robot could handle. That’s where RPA (Robotic Process Automation) comes in—not as a futuristic fantasy, but as a practical tool that’s available right now.

The Problem Isn’t People—It’s Time

Your team is smart. Resourceful. Capable.
But their time is being drained by mindless, repetitive work.

RPA doesn’t replace your team—it unlocks their potential by taking on the tasks that eat up their day. That means more brainpower for strategy, customer care, and growth.

Let’s put it in perspective…

💡 Real-Life Scenario:

Meet Jamie, the Office Manager.

Every week, Jamie:

• Processes 150 invoices

• Copies data from one system to another

• Manually sends payment reminders

• Logs customer feedback into a CRM

Total time? Around 12–15 hours a week.
With RPA? Those tasks run automatically in the background—done in minutes, not hours.
Jamie just got two full days back every week.

Multiply that by everyone doing similar work in your company... the numbers start to add up.

So, How Much Time Could You Be Saving?

It depends on your industry and workflow—but here are average time savings we’ve seen with clients:

And it’s not just about saving time—it’s about:

• Reducing human error

• Improving speed to delivery

• Eliminating burnout from repetitive tasks

Not Sure Where to Start?

That’s why we created the RPA Savings Calculator.
It gives you a quick estimate of how many hours (and dollars) automation could save your business based on your actual workload.

Try the Calculator Here! You might be surprised by what’s possible.

Final Thought: It’s Not About Working Harder

It’s about working smarter—and letting technology do the heavy lifting where it makes sense.

At Innovative Automations, we help businesses of all sizes implement practical, effective RPA solutions tailored to their unique needs. Whether you’re a team of 5 or 500, there are automation wins waiting for you.

Book a free consultation and let’s find your first (or next) big time-saving win.