Workbench Labs

We build AI tools for small businesses.

You know your business. We know AI. Tell us what slows you down, and we will build a tool that fixes it. Custom AI products, delivered in weeks, not months. Based on the Sunshine Coast, working Australia-wide.

Quick facts

  • Based Sunshine Coast, QLD
  • Serves All of Australia
  • Sprints 2-4 weeks to delivery
  • From $2,000 AUD
  • Built by The team behind Workbench Reception
Services

Three ways to work with us.

Whether you need a one-off build, a roadmap, or an ongoing partner, we have a format that fits.

01 · Audit

AI Adoption Audit

$2K - $5K
one-off engagement

We look at how your business runs today and identify where AI can save time and money. You get a prioritised roadmap with cost estimates and ROI projections.

  • 2-hour discovery session
  • Process mapping and analysis
  • Prioritised opportunity list
  • Cost and ROI estimates per opportunity
  • Written report you can act on
03 · Partner

Ongoing AI Partner

$1.5K - $3K
per month

For businesses that want continuous AI improvements. We maintain, iterate, and expand your tools as your needs evolve. Think of us as your AI department.

  • Monthly strategy call
  • Ongoing tool maintenance
  • New feature builds each month
  • Priority response times
  • Cancel any time, no lock-in
How it works

From idea to working tool in four steps.

01

Discovery

You tell us what is slowing your business down. We map the problem, identify the opportunity, and scope the solution.

02

Design

We design the tool around your actual workflow. No generic templates. You review and approve before any code is written.

03

Build

We build, test, and refine. You get regular updates and can try the tool as it develops. Most builds ship in 2-4 weeks.

04

Launch

We deploy, train your team, and make sure everything runs smoothly. Then we stick around for 30 days of post-launch support.

What we build

AI tools that solve real problems for real businesses.

  • Automated receptionists and customer service bots
  • Document processing and data entry automation
  • Quote and invoice generation
  • Booking and scheduling systems
  • Internal dashboards and reporting tools
  • Lead capture and follow-up automation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping automation
  • Custom integrations (Xero, MYOB, Google, CRMs)

Every business has repetitive tasks that eat up time. Data entry. Answering the same questions. Chasing invoices. Filing paperwork. These are the jobs AI was made for.

We have already built tools like Workbench Reception (an AI receptionist handling calls and texts for tradies) and TaxBench (an AI bookkeeper that categorises bank transactions and produces tax statements). We apply the same approach to your business.

We work across industries: trades, cleaning, dental, legal, real estate, food service, and more.

TradesCleaningDentalLegalReal estateFood serviceNDIS providersProperty management
Questions

Things people ask us.

What kind of AI tools do you build?

Practical ones. Automated receptionists, document processors, customer service bots, booking systems, data entry automation, reporting dashboards. If a task is repetitive and takes up your time, there is probably an AI tool that can handle it.

How long does an AI Product Sprint take?

Most sprints deliver a working product in 2 to 4 weeks. We scope the project upfront so you know exactly what you are getting and when.

Do I need technical knowledge?

No. We handle the technical side. You tell us what problem you want solved, and we build the solution. We explain everything in plain language and train your team to use the finished product.

What does the AI Adoption Audit include?

A 2-hour discovery session, a detailed process analysis, a prioritised list of AI opportunities for your business, and a written report with cost estimates and ROI projections. You walk away knowing exactly what to build first and why.

Can I start with an audit and then do a sprint?

Yes, and many clients do exactly that. The audit identifies the highest-impact opportunity, and the sprint builds it. If you do both, we credit the audit cost towards the sprint.

Where are you based?

Sunshine Coast, Queensland. We work with businesses across all of Australia.

Ready to put AI to work in your business?

No sales pitch. Just a conversation about what is possible. Email us and we will get back to you within 24 hours.