Why Microsoft Power Platform is the Hidden Gem for Small and Medium size business

Having worked with dozens of small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) across industries, I’ve noticed a trend: most SMBs underestimate what they can automate. The myth? That innovation is too expensive or complicated. The reality? Microsoft Power Platform breaks that barrier—but only if you know how to use it strategically.

Where Most SMBs Go Wrong: 

  • They rely on off-the-shelf apps that don’t talk to each other

  • They try to “hire their way” out of inefficiencies instead of automating

  • They treat Excel as a database (hint: it's not).  

What the Smart Ones Are Doing Instead: 

  • Using Power Apps to digitize paperwork and field reports. 

  • Creating approval workflows in Power Automate that run without human intervention. 

  • Building live dashboards in Power BI that drive decision-making—not just reporting. 

A Real Example:

One of our clients—under 50 employees—automated their invoice approvals and expense reporting in under two weeks. The result? A 60% reduction in manual processing time, and more importantly, a finance team that spends time analyzing instead of chasing paperwork.

What This Means for the Future:

The SMBs that succeed over the next 3–5 years will be the ones that stop thinking small. Power Platform gives them enterprise-grade tools without the enterprise price tag. 

If you’re still stuck in spreadsheets and email chains, maybe it’s time to think like a bigger business.
Automation isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a leadership decision.

Alejandro Espinosa

Co-Founder