Resources

The automation reference shelf we actually use.

Free ClarioAI tools, the platform documentation we check before committing to a build, and the Canadian privacy sources that shape our data handling. No affiliate links or paid placements.

ClarioAI tools (free, no signup for most)

Everything here runs on real data and returns a real answer — no gated demos.

ROI Calculator

Estimate hours reclaimed, annual CAD savings, build cost, and payback period.

n8n Cost Calculator

Compare per-task Zapier/Make spend against flat self-hosted n8n hosting.

AI Readiness Score

5-minute assessment of stack, data, and team readiness with a ranked roadmap.

Loom Teardown

Send a 5-minute screen recording of a workflow, get the top automation wins in writing.

Automation Playbook

The written playbook we use to scope and sequence SMB automation builds.

Platform comparisons

n8n, Zapier, Make, and Power Automate compared by cost, hosting, and use case.

Automation & AI platform documentation

Primary sources we check before recommending or building on a platform.

n8n documentation

Self-hosting, nodes, error handling, and credential management.

Zapier platform docs

Task accounting, Paths, and integration limits.

Make help centre

Scenario operations pricing and module reference.

Microsoft Power Automate docs

Licensing, premium connectors, and Dataverse behaviour.

Canadian privacy & compliance

What we read when a build touches customer or employee data in Canada.

Office of the Privacy Commissioner — PIPEDA

The federal private-sector privacy law most Canadian SMB automation falls under.

Commission d'accès à l'information — Law 25

Quebec privacy obligations, including consent and data-transfer rules.

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