50 Automations for Butchers and Fishmongers
We’ve worked with countless small business owners to streamline their daily tasks. Below are the top five automations we implement, plus a full list of 50 options to handle everything from scheduling to payments
5 High‑Impact Automations — All Done‑for‑You
1. AI Chat & SMS Agent
Answers questions, gives prices, and takes click-and-collect orders 24/7, so you keep cutting while the bot handles customers.
2. Click-and-Collect Booking
Shoppers reserve pickup slots online, ending phone tag and smoothing counter traffic.
3.Expiry-Date Tracker + Reduced-to-Clear Pricing
Flags meat nearing expiry and auto-updates POS & socials with a “special” price, slashing waste.
4.Stock-Low Alerts + Auto Re-Order
Instantly texts when casings or prime cuts run low and drafts the supplier email—no last-minute panics.
5.Weekly Meat-Box Subscription Automation
Bills regulars and schedules their recurring boxes automatically, locking in predictable revenue.
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50 Automations that are working for other businesses like yours
(of course your automations will be tailored to you)
| Automation Name | What It Does | Time Saved /Week | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Chat & SMS Agent | Answers customer questions 24/7, gives prices, takes orders, and logs every lead. | ≈5 hrs | Shoppers get instant info while you stay on the block—not the phone. |
| Missed‑Call Text‑Back | Instant SMS to any missed caller. | ≈2 hrs | Recovers orders lost when hands are full of steak. |
| Click‑and‑Collect Booking | Customers pick collection slot online. | ≈3 hrs | Ends phone tag; smooth counter flow. |
| Order Confirm & Reminder | Instant confirm + pickup reminder SMS. | ≈1.5 hrs | Reduces forgotten pickups and wasted prep. |
| Weekly Meat Box Subscriptions | Auto bills and schedules recurring boxes. | ≈3 hrs | Predictable revenue without re‑ordering hassle. |
| Loyalty Points Tracker | Adds points each purchase; auto voucher. | ≈1 hr | Keeps locals returning instead of supermarkets. |
| Instant Quote Generator (BBQ/Hog Roast) | Creates catering quote PDF in seconds. | ≈1.5 hrs | Win events before competitors reply. |
| Quote Follow‑Up Sequence | Drip emails if catering quote not accepted. | ≈1 hr | Turns “thinking about it” into confirmed roast. |
| Seasonal Promo Blast | SMS Turkey preorder in November. | ≈1 hr | Sells out holiday stock early with no calls. |
| Stock Low Alert (Sausage Casings) | Text when supply below threshold. | ≈0.8 hr | Avoids running out mid‑production. |
| Auto PO Draft to Supplier | Creates reorder email when low. | ≈1 hr | Keeps counter stocked without admin. |
| Expiry‑Date Tracker | Flags products 2 days before expiry. | ≈1 hr | Switch to special offer before waste. |
| Reduced‑to‑Clear Price Update | Updates POS price & posts to socials. | ≈0.8 hr | Moves stock fast, cuts waste. |
| In‑Store Digital Menu Sync | Change price once; updates screen & site. | ≈1 hr | No mismatched pricing errors. |
| Recipe Email Drip | Sends cooking tips post‑purchase. | ≈1 hr | Boosts customer success & repeat buys. |
| BBQ Weather Trigger | SMS steak bundle when sunny weekend forecast. | ≈0.8 hr | Spikes sales when demand peaks. |
| Holiday Opening Hours SMS | Notifies customers of bank‑holiday times. | ≈0.5 hr | Reduces “Are you open?” calls. |
| Review Request Automation | SMS link day after first purchase. | ≈0.8 hr | Builds 5‑star Google rating automatically. |
| Referral Reward SMS | £5 off when friend buys. | ≈0.5 hr | Cheap new customers on autopilot. |
| Lapsed Customer Win‑Back | Email coupon if no visit in 60 days. | ≈1 hr | Revives dormant shoppers cheaper than ads. |
| Social DM Auto‑Reply | Responds to IG/FB messages off‑hours. | ≈0.5 hr | Catches leads while rivals sleep. |
| Google Chat Auto‑Reply | Instant answer on Google listing. | ≈0.5 hr | Hooks search traffic before supermarkets. |
| Unified Inbox | Combines calls, emails, DMs, texts. | ≈1 hr | No enquiry slips through cracks. |
| Daily Sales → Accounting | Pushes POS totals to Xero nightly. | ≈1 hr | No manual journal entries. |
| Expense Receipt Capture | Snap supplier receipts → log ledger. | ≈1 hr | Tax prep simplified. |
| VAT Report Export | Generates quarterly VAT CSV. | ≈1 hr | Compliance in minutes. |
| Payroll Export | Exports staff hours to payroll CSV. | ≈1 hr | Pays staff quickly, accurately. |
| Shift Schedule SMS | Sends weekly rota + reminders. | ≈1 hr | Fewer late arrivals & rota confusion. |
| Shift Cover Broadcast | Texts team when shift opens. | ≈0.5 hr | Fills gaps without phone tree. |
| Tip Pool Calculator | Splits pooled tips; emails staff. | ≈0.3 hr | Fair payouts without spreadsheets. |
| Sausage‑Maker Maintenance Reminder | Tasks lubrication every 50 hrs use. | ≈0.5 hr | Prevents breakdowns mid‑rush. |
| Fridge Temp Alert | SMS if cooler above 5 °C. | ≈0.5 hr | Protects thousands in stock. |
| Cleaning Checklist Reminders | Daily sanitation tasks to team. | ≈0.8 hr | Audit‑ready without nagging. |
| Allergen Label Sync | Updates allergen icons across labels. | ≈0.5 hr | Food‑safety compliance in one click. |
| Negative Review Escalation | Alerts owner to <3‑star review instantly. | ≈0.3 hr | Respond fast, protect reputation. |
| Recipe Card QR Generator | Prints QR linking to recipe for each cut. | ≈0.5 hr | Adds value & differentiates from supermarkets. |
| Gift Card Sales & Reminder | Sells e‑cards; reminds unused cards. | ≈0.5 hr | Bonus cash flow and future visits. |
| Pension Auto‑Enrol Alert | Reminds owner when new staff eligible. | ≈0.3 hr | Stay compliant automatically. |
| Holiday Opening Broadcast | SMS/E‑mail Christmas order deadlines. | ≈0.5 hr | Manages demand and staffing early. |
| BBQ Pack Upsell Prompt | Suggests burger pack on steak order. | ≈0.8 hr | Raises basket size hands‑free. |
| Ad Lead Sync | Google/Facebook ad leads → CRM. | ≈1 hr | No paid lead ignored. |
| Cold Lead Reactivation | Offer coupon to stale list. | ≈0.8 hr | Monetises old database cheaply. |
| Weekly KPI Email | Revenue, repeat rate, waste %. | ≈0.5 hr | Owner sees shop health at a glance. |
| Website Chatbot | Answers FAQs & books orders on site. | ≈1 hr | Captures leads 24/7. |
| Data Backup Nightly | Backs up POS & customer DB. | ≈0.2 hr | Peace of mind versus data loss. |
