SME Business Automation

Excel Spreadsheets
Word Templates
Web Based Software
Video Conferencing Network
CRM Software Customisation
Linux & Open Source Software
Business Automation
IT Systems
Computer Networking
Internet Connections
Wi Fi Connections
Customer Management Systems

Our services range from improving Excel spreadsheets, through to writing web applications in ASP, PHP or Perl to automate tasks like taking orders.

Services also include the writing of manuals, analysis of business processes, installation of servers and project management

Although fully conversant and experienced in systems such as Microsoft Windows; Open Source solutions are preferred as the are in many peoples opinions (including mine) cheaper and better than proprietary solutions. For example, this website design itself is "Open Source", please see the About Us page for more information.

Please browse our website and learn as much as you can about what SME Business Automation can do for you.

If you want to know more, ring me on 020 7871 9516 for an informal chat or to arrange to a meeting to discuss how I can help your business automate it's business processes.

About Us

SME Business Automation (SMEBA) was formally created in June 2005, by Lance Wicks. Formed after a long night of editing an Excel spreadsheet for a friend's small business. The spreadsheet was used as a sales tool and the friend had created it 3 years prior to track orders. Over the years he had created many other spreadsheets and none of them linked together, and lots of effort was spent maintaining them all. I created some dialog boxes, formulas and macros to automate much of the hard work and added some charts to simplify interpreting the results.

The friend was amazed, it made a HUGE difference, he suddenly knew what was happening in his business and was able to run his business better, profits went up.

I have worked in IT since the early 1990's, both in big and small businesses. My roles have ranged from helpdesk support for multinationals to Network management and sales. I have worked on interactive web technologies and teleworking, video and voice over IP (VOIP).

SMEBA, is a small business working with other small organisations. Everything is very personal and things are generally done by phone or in person. Being small we are as dedicated as you are to you are, every client matters and we know them all by name; not by account number!

Using primarily "Open Source" technology, your solutions will be low cost, reliable and easily supported by both SMEBA and any other person who might take it on in the future. Open Source solutions are used by huge businesses and small, this website was designed using open source tools and even the design was created using an open source design (see OSWD.org).

So, if you are seeking solid reliable solutions from a small, yet experienced source, please do contact me.

Give me a call on 020 7871 9516 to informally chat about what you are looking for.

Outside of IT, I am known primarily for my involvement in the sport of Judo. I represented New Zealand in Judo for a decade and have coached at all levels, including both the British Army & Royal Navy Judo teams. Please visit www.judocoach.com for more on information.