2 Cents from six50: The $3,200/Month Mistake Hiding in Manual Invoicing
Businesses lose $2,500–$4,000 per month not because customers won’t pay — but because invoices are sent late. Fixing this takes less than 7 days.
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Businesses lose $2,500–$4,000 per month not because customers won’t pay — but because invoices are sent late. Fixing this takes less than 7 days.
Most AI initiatives fail because they automate activity, not outcomes. Projects tied to a measurable metric are 3× more likely to deliver ROI within 90 days.
Automating internal approvals (quotes, discounts, invoices, POs) saves 8–15 hours/week and reduces delays by 30–50% — with minimal tech changes.
Automation stacks with more than 3 core tools see adoption drop by 40%. Fewer tools = higher usage, lower failure rates.
Automating a broken process can make things worse. Teams that stabilize workflows first see 2× faster ROI and fewer rework cycles.