Author
Richard Roth
Strategie & Automatisierung
Richard combines process thinking, SEO and automation. He looks at workflows rather than technologies and finds the points where software genuinely saves time in everyday work.
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Automation
RPA explained: what fits small and mid-sized businesses
What RPA (robotic process automation) is, where it makes sense and where a tailored automation is the better choice for small and mid-sized businesses. Honestly assessed.
October 29, 2026
Automation
Automating bookkeeping: receipts, invoices, workflows
How to automate bookkeeping in a company: reading receipts, creating and assigning invoices, handing data to the tax advisor. Explained in practical terms.
October 23, 2026
Automation
Automating business processes: where companies start
Which business processes are worth automating first, how to spot good candidates and how a pragmatic start works, without a big project.
October 14, 2026
Digitalisation
Digitising and automating processes: the guide
How companies digitise and automate their processes step by step: the main starting points, a pragmatic approach and what pays off first.
October 8, 2026
AI
AI terms for companies: AI, ML and agents explained
AI, ML, LLM, AI agent: the most important terms around artificial intelligence explained simply, including what AI, machine learning and "AI-ready" mean for companies.
October 5, 2026
AI
AI in customer service: opportunities, limits and practice
How AI really helps in customer service: sorting requests, draft replies, solving simple cases. Where the limits are and how a good chatbot works without frustration.
September 29, 2026
AI
AI consulting: what companies should look for
What good AI consulting is, which questions it answers and how to spot dubious offers. An honest guide for companies that want to use AI sensibly.
September 23, 2026
AI
AI for companies: use cases, benefits and getting started
Where artificial intelligence genuinely helps in a company: the main use cases, the concrete benefits, a pragmatic way to start and what to keep in mind about data protection.
September 17, 2026
Custom software
How to spot a good software development partner
How to spot a good software development partner. What to look for, which warning signs to watch out for and how a good collaboration actually works.
September 14, 2026
Custom software
Replace Excel: when a custom app beats the spreadsheet
Excel eventually hits its limits. How to tell when a custom app instead of Excel pays off, and when the spreadsheet is perfectly enough.
September 8, 2026
Custom software
What does custom software cost? Prices, models and cost factors
What custom software costs comes down to a few factors. A clear overview of pricing models, cost drivers and why starting small keeps the investment predictable.
September 2, 2026
Custom software
Custom software or off-the-shelf: when is each worth it?
Off-the-shelf software or tailored software? A clear decision guide for SMEs: how to tell when standard is enough and when custom software really pays off.
August 24, 2026
Automation
When automation is really worth it: five signs
Not every process should be automated. Five practical signs that tell you whether custom software and automation are worth it for your workflow.
August 22, 2026