It can give you time back, and that changes everything. When repetitive admin is automated, you and your team can focus on growth, customers, and the parts of work you actually enjoy. If you want to see what this could look like for your business, send us a message through the contact form.
Saving time, improving productivity and increasing profits with AI
Most business owners did not start a company to spend their day on admin. We automate repetitive back-office work, reduce errors, and free your team to focus on work that actually moves the business forward.
From complexity to clarity
We take messy business processes and turn them into clear systems.
The reality for many business owners
You did not start your business to spend your life on admin.
If your days are full of repetitive back-office work, your business is running below its potential. Glide AI helps you cut admin time, automate long-winded processes, and free your team for higher-value work.
Admin eats your week
Many owners spend most of their time in admin, updates, and back-office jobs instead of growing the business.
Manual processes slow everyone down
Your team loses hours repeating the same tasks across spreadsheets, inboxes, and disconnected tools.
Mistakes creep in
When everything is manual, human error is unavoidable. It costs time, money, and trust.
No judgement, just help
We are not here to criticise how your business runs today.
Even large companies have messy processes. Founders are busy, and not everyone is an IT expert. We meet you where you are and make things simpler, step by step.
Paper-based processes
Forms, printouts, and paper checklists are still common. That is normal in busy businesses.
Clunky spreadsheets
Most teams rely on spreadsheets that have grown messy over time. We work with what you already have.
Mixed tool stack
Excel, Teams, Outlook, Xero and more. Your setup does not need to be perfect before we help.
Practical AI support built around how your business actually runs
No jargon and no overcomplicated stack. We focus on real workflows, real bottlenecks, and measurable business outcomes.
Automate complex processes with AI
We identify and automate repetitive back-end workflows so your team can stop firefighting and focus on higher-value work.
- Automate admin-heavy workflows in real time
- Reduce manual steps and human error
- Connect the tools you already use
- Free up your team for customer-facing and growth work
Build custom software fast with AI
Most off-the-shelf tools are expensive and bloated. We build focused internal tools around your exact process, often in as little as 14 days.
- Bespoke tools built around your workflow
- No bloated feature sets you never use
- Can include dashboards, job sheets, and internal apps
- Faster delivery with AI-accelerated development
Consultancy and education
We help you find where AI will deliver the biggest return, then train your team to use it safely and effectively.
- Practical AI opportunity mapping
- Clear priorities and rollout plan
- Team training in plain English
- Hands-on support during implementation
How we deliver
Up and running in weeks, not months.
We keep delivery simple and practical. You get a clear plan, minimal disruption to daily operations, and fast proof of value.
- Week 1: discovery and process mapping
- Week 2: proof of concept and feedback
- Week 3+: build, rollout and team training
Typical timeline
Week
1
Discovery
Week
2
POC demo
Week
3+
Go live
Proof of concept
See your AI solution before you commit a penny.
We create a free proof of concept so you can see exactly how your workflow could run with AI before committing to a full build.
What you get
- Simple dashboard or workflow mockup using sample data
- Clear view of how the process would work in your business
- A 2 to 5 minute Loom walkthrough explaining the logic
Example use case
Stock ordering automation that tracks levels, flags low stock, and generates reorders. This can be as simple as one-click reorder buttons or scaled to QR-based warehouse tracking.
Meet the team behind Glide AI
Mike and Ted work directly with clients to simplify complex workflows and deliver practical AI systems that create measurable business outcomes.
Co-Founder
Mike McDonnell
Mike helps businesses figure out where AI can actually make a difference day to day. He focuses on setting up automations and AI tools that save time and produce real results, not just impressive demos.
Co-Founder
Ted Stroud
Ted has a background in IT, security, and cloud systems. He has supported enterprise customers across Europe and helps businesses integrate AI and modernise IT without adding unnecessary complexity.
Ready to make your life easier?
We help Essex businesses save time, improve productivity, and increase profits with practical AI automation.