How did you start with RPA by automating a simple data-entry task from forms?

[NoahJ]

RPA is great for automating repetitive tasks, but sometimes the best starting point is a simple, rule-based process like data entry from forms or generating routine reports before tackling more complex workflows. What's a straightforward task you successfully automated first?

[AriaH]

I started with a tiny win a simple data entry automation from form submissions into our CRM A basic rule based workflow pulled fields from each form and filled the right spots in the system It cut manual entry time by a lot and proved you dont need fancy tools to start with RPA 2025 trends

[Eric45]

Another straightforward automation was generating weekly reports A script collected data from multiple sources formatted a clean summary and emailed it to the team It saved hours and freed up brain space for analysis

[BrianS]

One simple first step was auto generating confirmations after a form submission This kept users informed and reduced follow ups

[Stella_C]

I kept it to a trigger based script that watches a folder for new csvs and then moves data into a staging sheet It was a clean start that made the team believe in automation

[GaryNL]

Documenting the rules and expected outcomes early saved weight later because someone else could pick up the job and rerun the bot with confidence