Boost SMB Productivity in 2025: How Microsoft Power Automate & Lewis IT Can Transform Your Workflow
Running a small or medium-sized business means juggling endless responsibilities — from chasing approvals to manually updating spreadsheets. These repetitive tasks eat up time, drain productivity, and keep your team from focusing on growth. That’s where smart IT solutions step in, and one of the most powerful tools available today is Microsoft Power Automate.
According to industry data, 85% of business leaders in 2024 say AI-powered automation is essential for boosting productivity and efficiency. Whether you’re streamlining IT services for clients or managing your own internal processes, Power Automate — implemented by Lewis IT — can help you eliminate bottlenecks, save hours every week, and modernize your workflow without needing advanced coding skills.
What is Microsoft Power Automate?
Microsoft Power Automate is a business automation platform that allows companies to create “flows” — automated workflows for tasks like sending notifications, moving files, or requesting approvals.
The best part? Lewis IT can set it up so you don’t need to be a tech wizard. With its drag-and-drop interface, Power Automate works across desktop, mobile, Microsoft Teams, and web browsers — making it accessible for your entire team.
Why Power Automate is a Game-Changer for SMBs
When every minute counts, automation is your secret weapon. Power Automate lets SMBs cut out manual steps, reduce errors, and speed up processes — without hiring extra staff or investing in new software.
Think of it as your virtual assistant that never takes a coffee break.
With hundreds of pre-built templates and connectors, you can:
- Automatically save email attachments to OneDrive
- Send Teams notifications when a SharePoint file changes
- Automate approval requests for vacations, budgets, or documents
And with Lewis IT guiding the setup, you’ll know you’re using automation in ways that truly benefit your operations.
Real-World Examples of Power Automate in Action
Here’s how Lewis IT helps SMBs leverage Power Automate to solve everyday challenges:
- Customer onboarding: Instantly send welcome emails, update CRM records, and notify teams when a new client signs up.
- Sales lead management: Automate follow-up emails, assign leads, and log activity in one streamlined process.
- Expense reporting: Collect receipts, total expenses, and route for approval automatically.
- New hire setup: Create accounts, share documents, and schedule onboarding in minutes.
- Project management: Launch projects with automated task lists, assignments, and tracking.
Key Features That Deliver Results
- Templates: Prebuilt workflows for file transfers, alerts, reminders, and approvals
- Connectors: Over 300 integrations, including SharePoint, Outlook, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more
- Triggers & Actions: Start workflows from an event (like receiving an email) and customize what happens next
- Cross-Platform Access: Manage workflows in Teams, on desktop, via mobile, or in the browser
Built-In Security You Can Trust
Because Power Automate runs on Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, it inherits enterprise-grade security — including integration with Azure Active Directory.
Lewis IT can configure permissions, audit logs, and data protection settings so your automation is not only efficient, but also compliant and secure.
Advanced Tools: RPA & Process Advisor
Lewis IT also helps SMBs take automation further with:
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Record on-screen actions for tasks in legacy systems without APIs.
- Process Advisor: Analyze workflows, pinpoint bottlenecks, and discover smarter automation opportunities.
Project Management: Five Ways Lewis IT + Power Automate Saves Time
- Automated Approvals: No more chasing signatures — get instant responses.
- Centralized Document Management: Always access the latest version of every file.
- Real-Time Reporting: Integrate Power BI for live dashboards.
- Teams Notifications: Keep everyone aligned with instant updates.
- Smarter Task Organization: Auto-schedule meetings, send reminders, and prioritize tasks.
Get Started in Minutes with Lewis IT
Implementing Power Automate is simple when you have the right partner. Lewis IT will help you design, deploy, and optimize automation flows tailored to your business, so you can focus on growth instead of repetitive admin work.
It’s time to ditch the busywork, boost productivity, and run your business smarter.
Contact Lewis IT today to start streamlining your workflows with Microsoft Power Automate.
