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Article 09Comparison guide

Published 3 October 2026

Make vs Zapier: which is easier for a non-technical team?

A practical comparison of setup, mapping, branching, testing, troubleshooting and ownership without claiming a hands-on test.

Article 08Comparison guide

Published 3 October 2026

Make vs Zapier vs n8n for professional-services firms

A research-led comparison of workflow design, pricing units, hosting, collaboration and operating fit for small expert teams.

Article 07Operating guide

Published 26 September 2026

Make automation readiness checklist for non-technical teams

A 20-point checklist for deciding whether a workflow is ready for a controlled pilot, needs more preparation or should remain manual.

Article 06Implementation guide

Published 26 September 2026

Seven Make automations a small consulting firm can build

Seven practical workflows for leads, onboarding, documents, tasks and reporting, with prerequisites, controls and clear limits.

Article 05Calculation guide

Published 19 September 2026

How many Make credits will your automation actually use?

Four worked examples and a reusable worksheet for estimating triggers, bundles, routes, iterators and AI usage before choosing a plan.

Article 04Buying guide

Published 19 September 2026

Make pricing and credits explained for consulting firms

A practical guide to plan costs, credit consumption, usage traps and choosing the right Make tier for a small professional-services firm.

Article 03Implementation guide

Published 30 August 2026

Make for professional-services firms: a hands-on client-intake test

A controlled Google Sheets-to-Gmail test covering mapping, normalisation, routing, logging, notifications and Make's learning curve.

Article 02Implementation guide

Published 22 August 2026

Automate client document onboarding with WorkDrive and Make

A tested workflow for detecting, classifying and routing clear client files while preserving human review for exceptions.

Article 01Operating guide

Published 22 August 2026

What should a consulting firm automate first?

A prioritisation framework for finding high-value workflows without automating a broken process.