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Maine Businesses:
Don't Work Harder.
Work Smarter.

AI automation that saves 15-30 hours per week and cuts operational costs by 40%—built specifically for Maine's small businesses.

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Built in Maine, for Maine businesses
15+ automation projects delivered
Average ROI: 6.2x in first year
No long-term contracts required

Your Competitors Aren't Getting Ahead. They're Just Less Buried.

Every Maine small business faces the same hidden costs—time lost to manual work that could be automated.

Lost 20+ hrs/week on manual data entry, scheduling, and follow-ups

"Average Maine restaurant owner spends 12 hours weekly just on scheduling"

Paying for inefficiency—overstaffing during slow times, understaffing during rushes

"42% of Maine small businesses cite high labor costs as top challenge"

Missing opportunities because you can't respond fast enough

"63% of Maine businesses planning expansion but struggling with operations"

Complex Tasks → Simple Systems

See exactly how automation transforms daily operations in your industry.

Restaurants & Hospitality

Before

Manually managing reservations, orders, inventory across 3 systems. Staff constantly asking about schedules.

After

AI handles reservations + table optimization. Inventory auto-orders before you run out. Staff get schedules via text.

18 hrs
Saved/Week
$2,400
Saved/Month

"Portland restaurant cut food waste by 32% and eliminated scheduling conflicts entirely"

Retail & E-Commerce

Before

Copying product info between Shopify, Square, QuickBooks. Customer questions get lost in email/text/FB.

After

Unified inbox, AI responds to common questions 24/7. Inventory syncs automatically across all platforms.

12 hrs
Saved/Week
$1,800
Saved/Month

"Bangor gift shop increased online sales 47% by responding to inquiries within 5 minutes"

Professional Services

Before

Manually scheduling appointments, sending invoice reminders, tracking project hours across spreadsheets.

After

AI schedules meetings, sends smart follow-ups, auto-generates invoices from tracked time.

22 hrs
Saved/Week
$3,200
Saved/Month

"Augusta law firm recovered $18K in unbilled hours in first 90 days"

Construction & Trades

Before

Phone tag with customers, manually creating quotes, paper-based job tracking, forgetting follow-ups.

After

AI assistant handles scheduling, auto-generates quotes from photos, sends review requests after jobs.

15 hrs
Saved/Week
$2,100
Saved/Month

"Brunswick HVAC company increased quote-to-close rate from 34% to 58%"

How Much Is Manual Work Costing You?

Answer 4 questions to see your potential savings.

20 hours
5 employees
Your Hidden Costs
1,040
Hours lost per year
$36,400
Annual cost
$25,480
Potential savings (70%)
5.1x
Estimated first-year ROI
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Local Expertise. Real Results. No Corporate BS.

Here's why Maine businesses choose to work with us.

Maine-Built

We're based in Maine. We understand Maine's economy—tourism seasons, labor challenges, and the reality of competing with national chains. Your success is our success.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no vendor lock-in. You own your systems. We charge flat project fees or monthly retainers—whichever makes sense for your business.

Small automation project $2,500 - $5,000
Full system integration $8,000 - $15,000
Monthly retainer $1,200 - $3,000/mo

ROI guarantee: If we don't save you 5x our cost in year 1, we'll work for free until we do.

Proven Results

"Before Awakened Systems, I was drowning in spreadsheets. Now I actually have time to focus on growing the business."

— Restaurant Owner, Portland

"They built us a system that feels like having a full-time operations manager—for a fraction of the cost."

— Law Firm Partner, Augusta

From Chaos to Clarity in 4 Weeks

A proven process that minimizes disruption and maximizes results.

1
Week 1

Audit

We shadow your operations for 2-3 days, identify automation opportunities, calculate ROI.

Deliverable: Custom automation roadmap

2
Week 2

Build

We configure your systems—no coding required from you. We use tools you can manage yourself.

Deliverable: Working prototype

3
Week 3

Train

Your team learns the new system. We document everything in plain English, not tech jargon.

Deliverable: Training videos + documentation

4
Week 4

Optimize

We monitor, fix bugs, adjust based on feedback. You're not left on your own.

Deliverable: Live support + optimization

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Shawn, founder of Awakened Systems

Built by Someone Who Actually Codes

I'm Shawn, a Maine-based software developer who spent 9 years building enterprise systems at Tyler Technologies (AWS Partner). I've seen what works—and what absolutely doesn't—when it comes to business automation.

Unlike agencies that just resell Zapier templates, I build custom systems tailored to your exact needs. I also have ADHD, so I'm obsessed with making technology that's intuitive, not overwhelming.

Awakened Systems exists because Maine businesses deserve better than one-size-fits-all solutions designed for Silicon Valley startups. You need automation that works for seasonal economies, small teams, and tight budgets.

Let's build something that actually helps.

9 years enterprise software development
AWS Technology Partner (via Tyler Tech)
AI/automation specialist
Maine native

Questions We Get Asked (A Lot)

Honest answers to common concerns.

"I'm not tech-savvy. Will I be able to use this?"

That's exactly who we build for. If you can use email and text messages, you can use our systems. We avoid anything that requires coding or technical knowledge.

"What if the AI makes mistakes?"

We build "human-in-the-loop" systems—AI handles repetitive work, but you approve anything customer-facing. Plus, we monitor everything for the first 90 days.

"How long until I see ROI?"

Most clients recover their investment within 3-6 months through time savings alone. Add in increased revenue from faster response times, and it's usually closer to 60-90 days.

"Do I need to buy expensive software?"

Nope. We use tools you already have (Gmail, Sheets, your POS system) and connect them smartly. Total software cost is usually $50-150/month.

"What if I need changes later?"

We offer monthly support retainers ($500-1,500/month depending on complexity). Or we can train someone on your team to make simple updates.

"Why should I trust a cold email?"

Fair question. Book a free 15-minute audit call—no pitch, just value. You'll see exactly how much time you're wasting and what's possible. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you.

Stop Losing Time You'll Never Get Back

Book a free 30-minute automation audit. We'll show you exactly where you're hemorrhaging hours—and how to stop it.

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