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Future Workplace: Business IT Consulting
We help businesses navigate digital transformation by implementing modern workplace solutions that improve efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making.
AI and automation for smarter business growth
Future Workplace has been built for small and medium-sized businesses that are ready to:
- streamline operations,
- reduce manual effort,
- and unlock smarter ways of working.
We’ll work with you to identify where time is being wasted in your business processes, where errors are creeping in, and where intelligent automation can make a real difference, and fast.
Unlike off-the-shelf software or drawn-out, expensive digital transformation projects, our solutions are built specifically around your unique business processes and procedures. We work closely with you to understand your challenges, then rapidly design and implement tools that can deliver immediate value. We’ll also always provide comprehensive training alongside clear, plain-English documentation your team can actually use, to make sure everyone stays up to date and on track.
There’s no jargon, no long contracts, and no mystery pricing. Just a practical service focused on helping your business work smarter on your terms.
Whether you’re just starting to explore AI and automation or already have ideas you want to test, we make the process easy, transparent, and human.
Let’s find the simplest way to make your business more productive
How does Future Workplace work?
Get in touch if you’re curious about how AI or automation could help your business grow.
We’ll book in a quick informal call so we can get to know each other.
Down to business, we find out EVERYTHING about your business and process challenges.
Together we identify what to tackle first and come up with a potential solution.
The build!
Using clever tools like Power Platform, Power Apps and AI, we create, test and deploy a solution.
We are always with you. So we train you, support you, and help you find the next efficiency.
What problems can we solve?
We can build just about anything for your business – but what should we build first? Here are a small selection of smart solutions our team can create to save you time, money, and stress.
Inventory reorder alerts
The problem
Running out of stock breaks customer trust. Holding too much stock ties up your cash. Balance is key.
The solution
We use Power BI for reporting, Power Automate to send threshold alerts and Copilot insights for predictive modelling.
The benefits
Improved business cash flow and productivity.
Purchase order approval process
The problem
Order delays can disrupt operations, costing your business valuable time and money.
The solution
Process POs automatically to the appropriate person using Power Automate, based on agreed thresholds and Copilot to summarise PO details.
The benefits
Delays reduced, downtime reduced and productivity increased.
Time off request
The problem
Miscommunication can lead to overlapping holidays, payroll mistakes, and unnecessary frustration.
The solution
We create a time off request portal using Power Apps, which shows status and balances. Paired with Power Automate to notify managers and update calendars.
The benefits
Appropriate staffing levels at all times, ensuring productivity and increased staff happiness.
Expense reporting
The problem
Slow reimbursements frustrate your team, while finance wastes time chasing missing details.
The solution
Using Power Apps we create a portal that ensures that all the correct information is collected. Connect to Power Automate to send notifications and mange approvals. Use Copilot to assess high risk submissions.
The benefits
Time saved for employees, finance teams and managers. Increased employee satisfaction and reduced abuse of expenses.
AI chatbot
The problem
Customers expect fast, 24/7 service, but your team can’t be available around the clock.
The solution
Build a chatbot, use Copilot to train it, providing customers with order statuses and FAQs, then escalate to humans.
The benefits
Customers can solve problems themselves quickly, reduces workload on the team, improves customer satisfaction.
Bespoke intuitive reporting and dashboards
Intelligent, real-time reporting is vital for any organisation. We leverage tools like Power BI and Copilot to design custom dashboards and reports tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
“Nick’s passion and knowledge for improving people’s working life through innovative technology has always shone through whenever we have engaged with him. His in-depth knowledge has often lead us to additional solutions that without discussing with him we would never have considered.”
“Select Technology worked with us to understand the issue we had and designed a bespoke app in Microsoft’s Power Platform to solve the problem. Not only did they deliver the app to our specification, they trained our team and ensured they had the skills they need for long term success.”
What can Future Workplace do for your business?
Save hours with custom workflows
Reduce human error across daily operations
Make data-driven decisions, faster
Stay agile, scale up or down as your business grows
Boost productivity and efficiency today and save money tomorrow
Smooth and seamless setup with no hidden costs
Ready to see what AI and automation can do for your business?
Let’s spend 30 minutes mapping out how to resolve your biggest challenges.
No pressure, no tech overwhelm – just practical, actionable advice.
Industries we support
We support a wide range of industries including food and drink production, construction, health, marketing communications, manufacturing, professional services, and many more.
Does business size matter?
AI and automation can transform businesses of all shapes and sizes, from start-ups to mid-sizes companies and large enterprises. Whatever your business size, we can support you to use AI and automation to increase productivity, reduce costs, and create a competitive edge.
Tools we use to make you awesome
Power Apps
Microsoft Power Apps help businesses build custom applications for their organisation without the extensive expertise, time and financial investment normally needed.
Power BI
We love a bit of Power BI! And think you will too because who doesn’t like brilliant visual reports that show you what you need to know in an instant.
Copilot
Microsoft Copilot increases productivity, enhances creativity and supports your team, all with AI.
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Frequently asked questions
What is digital transformation?
Digital transformation refers to the process of using technology to fundamentally change how a business operates and delivers value to its customers. This includes adopting tools like cloud computing, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
What is Power BI?
Power BI is a business analytics tool from Microsoft that allows organisations to visualise their data, create interactive reports, and gain actionable insights to drive better business decisions.
How can Power Automate benefit my business?
Power Automate enables businesses to automate repetitive tasks, reducing the time and effort required to complete them. This improves productivity and minimises errors, allowing your team to focus on higher-value activities.
What types of businesses can benefit from IT consulting services?
Our consulting services are suitable for businesses of all sizes and across various industries. Whether you’re a small business looking to improve efficiency or a large enterprise planning a digital transformation, we can tailor our services to your needs.
Do you provide training for new technologies?
Yes, we offer comprehensive training and change management support to ensure your team is equipped to make the most of the new technologies we implement.