Business Process Automation Using Microsoft 365 — Workflow Automation & Productivity
Business Process Automation Using Built-in Microsoft 365 Tools and Services is a fixed-price implementation service for organizations that want to reduce repetitive manual work by automating approvals, notifications, tracking, and user-request processes with built-in Microsoft 365 tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Forms.
What this engagement is
This service helps organizations plan, design, and implement business process automation using built-in Microsoft 365 tools and services such as Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Forms. It is intended to reduce repetitive manual work, speed up information processing and transmission, connect departments into a cohesive information ecosystem, support automated reports and documents, improve database functionality, reduce human error, increase employee productivity and efficiency, and standardize business processes and information systems across the organization. The plan may vary depending on your needs.
Success criteria
What you receive
How the work unfolds
Confirm business goals, the automation scenarios in scope, stakeholders, access requirements, and the delivery schedule.
Prepare the statement of work and development plan documenting the agreed automation scenarios, responsibilities, and acceptance criteria.
Control the development process. Timeframe varies.
Build the agreed automations and test them end to end with client-provided sample data.
Verify and fix issues if any.
Review deliverables against the statement of work, obtain acceptance, and hand over the implemented automations.
Prerequisites
Who does what
IT Partner
- Create approval workflows for new SharePoint items, complete with email notifications and an Approvals Center for easy management.
- Deploy time and location tracking with a single button tap, logging data directly to an Excel table.
- Implement real-time notifications for new sales leads generated through Dynamics 365 or Salesforce.
- Set up alerts for negative social media posts where supported by current platform connectors and API terms.
- Streamline user creation and approval processes.
Your team
- Coordinate client resources and staff schedules.
- Designate a dedicated point of contact for collaboration with IT Partner.
- Grant necessary service account access and rights for implementation.
- Manage external vendor resources and timelines.
- Promptly review and approve engagement deliverables.
- Oversee and approve change management tickets (if applicable) within the client environment.
What's not included
Frequently asked questions
What is Business Process Automation Using Built-in Microsoft 365 Tools and Services?
It is a fixed-price Microsoft 365 implementation service that plans, designs, and implements business process automation scenarios using built-in tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Forms. Typical outcomes include fewer repetitive manual tasks, faster approvals and notifications, and more consistent, standardized processes across departments.
What is included in this Microsoft 365 business process automation service?
This service includes planning, design, implementation, testing, issue verification, and project closure for selected business process automation scenarios. Stated deliverables include SharePoint approval workflows with email notifications and an Approvals Center, time and location tracking that logs to Excel, real-time sales lead notifications from Dynamics 365 or Salesforce, alerts for negative social media posts, streamlined user creation and approval processes, and a statement of work and development plan.
How long does this business process automation engagement take?
The development control phase may vary depending on your needs, so the exact schedule should be confirmed during the kickoff meeting and statement of work planning.
Who manages this service?
Business Process Automation Using Built-in Microsoft 365 Tools and Services is managed by Roman Sotnik. During the engagement, the client is expected to designate a dedicated point of contact to collaborate with IT Partner and keep decisions, access, and approvals moving.
What Microsoft 365 prerequisites are required before starting?
You must have an appropriate Microsoft 365 subscription or be prepared to purchase one. Because the service uses Microsoft 365 tools and services, IT Partner should confirm during scoping whether your current subscription supports the specific automation scenarios you want to implement.
Does this service include SharePoint approval workflows?
Yes, SharePoint approval workflows for new SharePoint items are included in the stated scope. These workflows include email notifications and an Approvals Center for easier management, which helps standardize and speed up approval processes.
Can this service automate time and location tracking?
Yes, the service includes deployment of time and location tracking that can be triggered with a single button tap. The stated deliverable logs the captured data directly to an Excel table, helping reduce manual data entry and improve reporting consistency.
Can this service send notifications for new sales leads?
Yes, real-time notifications for new sales leads are part of the service scope. The listed sources are Dynamics 365 or Salesforce, so the exact setup should be confirmed during planning based on your current sales platform and access requirements.
Can this service monitor social media for negative posts?
The service can set up alerts for negative social media posts where the platform's current connectors and API terms support it — for example X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook. Social platform APIs change frequently, so feasibility, alerting rules, and any premium connector licensing are confirmed in the statement of work.
Will this service cause downtime or business disruption?
No downtime is expected. Automations are built and tested alongside your existing Microsoft 365 services, and any change that could affect users — such as enabling a new approval flow — is reviewed with you during implementation and testing before it goes live.
What is not included in this business process automation service?
Licensing, third-party costs, custom development beyond the stated deliverables, data migration, and remediation of unrelated tenant issues are not included unless explicitly added to the statement of work. 24/7 support, continuous monitoring, production support, managed services, and ongoing maintenance after project closure are optional extra-cost add-ons delivered through IT Partner's NOC, third-party support partnerships, and Microsoft support escalation channels.
Are Microsoft 365 licenses or subscription costs included in the price?
No. The $1,500 per project price covers the automation implementation work only. Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and any third-party subscription or connector licensing are purchased separately, and IT Partner can advise on the licensing your chosen scenarios require.