Stu Hawkins

We saved this migration agency 30+ hours per week. And transformed their entire business 👇 Every day, I speak with business owners who say: "Our process is too complex for automation" but is it? This Australian visa agency thought so too: ↳ Growing volume they couldn't handle ↳ Dozens of complex visa types to manage ↳ Small team drowning in administrative tasks ↳ Time-consuming data entry for each application ↳ Manual document collection across multiple channels The situation? → Slow response times → Overwhelmed team → Endless paperwork → No path to scaling So we transformed their process. And automated everything. Not just parts of the process. Not just the "easy stuff." Everything: ✅ Smart document collection & storage - no more chasing files ✅ Fully automated client journey - from inquiry to application ✅ Instantly extracts key data from files - zero manual input ✅ Syncs with their Pipedrive CRM for real-time updates ✅ Auto-generates invoices directly in Xero The Result? → 60% faster visa processing time → 30+ hours saved per week on applications → 20% more leads converted - no additional staff But the numbers only tell half the story: From constantly chasing paperwork → To focusing on complex visa cases From repetitive data entry → To pure operational efficiency From administrative overload → To high-value client interactions Think about your business: ↳ What if you could reclaim 30+ hours weekly? ↳ What would that mean for your growth? ↳ What would you focus on instead? The bottom line? AI Automation doesn't replace expertise. It amplifies it by eliminating the chaos. Running a process-heavy business that's holding you back? Let’s talk PS: Found value here? Repost ♻️ to your network and follow me for more.

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When your mission is as important as Barnardos Australia's, you can’t afford to waste time digging through nine disconnected systems. With SugarCRM, they unified case notes, risk management, and reporting into one platform—giving their team more time for what matters: supporting vulnerable children and families. What used to take hours now takes minutes. Reporting is faster. Insights are clearer. And caseworkers can focus on care—not admin. Huge thanks to Matt Hooey and the team at Barnardos Australia for sharing their journey. 📖 Read the full case study: https://sgrcrm.co/3HRaUH3

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A company which has created the “operating system for small businesses” has raised $US25m ($38.5m) as it targets Xero and Docusign with no-frills products. Sleek is now valued at $US150-175m ($230-$270m) after its Series B raising. Jared Lynch has more: https://bit.ly/4kzvryj

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Having worked in this industry for years, I understand the unique challenges businesses face with multi-cloud microservices. That’s why we’re excited to announce our partnership with Nebulous Action - designed to accelerate delivery and drive real business value for our Australian customers. BuildPiper delivers:  ✅ 10x Faster Time-to-Market & Cost Reduction  ✅ 8x Increase in Efficiency & Release Velocity  ✅ 360° Observability  ✅ 4x Boost in Team Productivity With Nebulous Action’s deep market insights, we’re offering tailored solutions that address real-world customer challenges.

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Sydney-based Lorikeet has raised $35 million USD in a Series A funding round to deliver its AI-powered universal customer concierges. Lorikeet helps businesses create universal AI concierges that solve real problems, not just answer questions. Unlike traditional chatbots, Lorikeet's omnichannel concierges can make judgment calls and take action to resolve complex issues across chat, email, and voice, focusing on high-consequence actions in regulated industries like financial services and healthcare. The round was led by QED Investors, with participation from Blackbird, Square Peg, Airtree, and the founders of Airwallex and Canva, making Lorikeet the first company since Canva to receive backing from all three of Australia's top VCs. The funding will be used to accelerate product development and support global go-to-market efforts in the second half of 2025. Congratulations to co-founder & CEO Steve Hind and the Lorikeet team. PR Newswire: https://lnkd.in/dnBBH2pT #AI #CustomerExperience #CX #Automation #VentureCapital #Funding #SeriesA #FinTech #AussieTech

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