Case studies

Real problems. Real solutions.
Real results.

Every project we take on starts with a specific problem. Here's what that looks like — from the initial pain point to the working solution.

01

Our own business — where it all started

The problem

We were spending 15+ hours a week on admin that added zero value — manually reconciling invoices, copying data between systems, chasing follow-ups. It was the kind of work that had to get done but kept us from the work that actually grew the business.

Every week felt like a race against the clock, and the admin always won.

What we built

We started with invoicing — AI-powered automation that generated quotes from job data, sent reminders, and reconciled payments with our accounting software automatically.

Then we tackled scheduling, reporting, and document processing. Each tool connected to the systems we already used, replacing manual steps with automated workflows.

12+
hours saved per week
~0%
invoicing error rate
3 weeks
from concept to launch

What used to take half a day now happens automatically. We recovered 12+ hours per week, reduced invoicing errors to near-zero, and finally had time to focus on growth.

— Scone AI founding team

02

Riverbend Plumbing — quotes out the door before they leave the driveway

The problem

Quoting was eating evenings. The owner spent two hours a day after jobs writing up quotes by hand — and by the time they landed in the customer's inbox 2–3 days later, half the work had already gone to a competitor who was faster.

The good jobs were being lost on response time, not price.

What we built

A quote generator the tradie talks to. Voice notes and on-site photos go in; a polished, branded quote goes out as a SMS link to the customer within 20 minutes of leaving the property.

Accepted quotes flow straight into the job calendar and trigger automated follow-up reminders. Nothing falls through the cracks.

6 hrs
of admin saved per week
+24%
quote-to-job conversion
~40 min
average quote turnaround

Our quote response time used to cost us work. Now we beat every competitor on speed — and we win the jobs.

— Operations Manager, Riverbend Plumbing

03

Daylesford Allied Health — reception that isn't drowning

The problem

An 18% no-show rate was costing real money. Reception was answering the same five questions all day on the phone, and intake paperwork was always a week behind.

The team wanted to look after patients — but the admin kept getting in the way.

What we built

An AI assistant on the website and SMS that answers routine questions 24/7, books appointments straight into the practice software, and handles digital intake before patients arrive.

Smart reminders go further than a date — they check whether the patient still needs the visit and let them reschedule in one tap.

−64%
appointment no-shows
11 hrs
of reception time recovered per week
0
missed enquiries after hours

Our reception team isn't drowning anymore. They actually have time to look after the patients in front of them.

— Practice Manager, Daylesford Allied Health

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