Start My Idea: Automate a High-Value Boring Thing

What do taxes, paperwork, and forgotten deadlines all have in common?

They’re boring.
They’re stressful.
And people will gladly pay someone else to deal with them.

That’s your business right there.

You don’t need to invent the next iPhone. You just need to pick one boring but high-stakes thing… and automate it.

We’re talking:

• One problem

• One tool or service

• One big paycheck

Let’s break it down.

TODAY’S TREND
📈 Automate a High-Value Boring Thing

People are busy. They forget things. They procrastinate. But when it costs them real money? They feel it.

That’s why these “boring” businesses are so powerful:

They save people from painful mistakes—missed deadlines, fees, lost money, wasted time.

Best part? You don’t need to be a tech genius to start. Just find a valuable pain point and use tools that already exist (Zapier, Google Forms, email, Excel, etc.).

TODAY’S IDEAS
💡Ideas based on today’s trend

💡 Missed Deadline Reminder Service

Forgetting costs money. People miss HOA dues, school forms, license renewals, and utility bills all the time. Set up a reminder system for them that tracks important dates and sends mass notifications…texts, emails, phone calls, mail.

Where to start: Use Google Sheets + Zapier or Notion templates. Charge $49–$149/year. Market to busy parents, elderly folks, or small biz owners.

💡 Paperwork Concierge for Side Hustlers

Uber drivers, Etsy sellers, and freelancers all hate tracking expenses. Offer a done-for-you service where they send you screenshots and receipts, and you organize it all for tax time.

Where to start: Use Google Drive + Excel. Charge $199–$499 per year. Target solopreneurs, creators, and gig workers.

💡 Local Permit Helper

Homeowners and contractors need permits for fences, remodels, sheds—but the paperwork is a nightmare. Offer a service where you prep the forms and guide them step-by-step.

Where to start: Charge $99–$299 per job. Use online permit portals. Start locally. Expand by hiring remote assistants.

💡 “End of Life Organizer” for Families

Morbid? Yes. But hugely needed. When someone dies, families are stuck digging through passwords, bills, insurance, and chaos. You help them prep before it’s too late: accounts, documents, instructions, checklists.

Where to start: Charge $299–$999 per family. Use templates and printable kits. Market through senior centers, estate planners, and churches.

You don’t need fancy tech. You don’t need to quit your job. You just need to solve one boring, painful problem better than anyone else.

Because when people are stressed, overwhelmed, or out of time…they’ll pay for clarity, speed, and peace of mind.

Start simple. Charge once. Deliver big value.

Until next time,
Dwayne & Matt