Small business automation in Northern Virginia
Derival is a small-business automation service based in Haymarket, in the western part of Northern Virginia. We set up simple automations, connections, AI helpers, and AI voice agents for owners who want less busywork without hiring a full-time tech person.
Northern Virginia is a big region, made up of several counties and independent cities. We focus on the western side of it, close to home:
- Prince William County: Haymarket, Gainesville, and Bristow
- The independent cities of Manassas and Manassas Park
- Fauquier County, including Warrenton
- Western Fairfax County: Centreville and Chantilly
If your business is in that area, you're in the right place.
The problem we solve
Small businesses here run on the same kinds of systems as everywhere else: email, a website form, a CRM or spreadsheet, a calendar, a phone line, and a pile of receipts. The trouble is the time spent moving information between them. Every new inquiry gets typed in twice. Follow-ups depend on someone remembering. Calls go to voicemail when your hands are full. Receipts sit in the inbox until tax season.
Five places to start
- Inbox sorting: email sorted and labeled as it arrives, with draft replies ready for your review.
- Form-to-CRM: website inquiries sent straight into your CRM or spreadsheet, with a notification to you.
- Lead follow-ups: follow-up emails and CRM reminders that run on a schedule.
- Receipt tracking: receipt details collected into one review sheet that feeds your bookkeeper or accountant.
- AI voice agents: an AI assistant that answers your line, handles common questions, and passes along callers who need you.
For example, a small property management office in Chantilly might get maintenance requests by email all day. A simple setup could sort those emails into their own label, log each request in a shared sheet, and send a daily summary to the person who handles repairs.
This is an illustration, not a past project.
How we work
One process at a time. We look at what's taking time, and we send a clear scope and quote before any work starts. Then we build and test the automation around the way your business already works. You get a working system, written instructions, and full control of your accounts.
We won't promise you dramatic numbers. We'll show you exactly what will change in one process, so you can decide if it's worth it.
FAQ
Which parts of Northern Virginia does Derival serve?
Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, Manassas, Manassas Park, Warrenton, Centreville, Chantilly, and Prince William and Fauquier counties.
Who is behind Derival?
Derival (spelled D-E-R-I-V-A-L) is a small-business automation service in Haymarket, Virginia, run by Matt Blaser. Derival LLC is a Virginia limited liability company. It isn't connected to any other company with a similar name.
What kinds of tasks can be automated?
Repetitive work between your email, website forms, CRM, spreadsheets, and calendar, plus answering your phone with an AI voice agent. Common starting points are inbox sorting, getting form inquiries into a CRM, email follow-ups, receipt tracking, and after-hours calls.
Do you offer text message or phone automations?
We set up AI voice agents that answer your business line. We don't offer text messaging or other phone automations, like missed-call text-back.
How do I get started?
Fill out the inquiry form. We'll reply, usually within one business day, and if it's a fit, we'll set up a free 20-minute process review.
Based in Northern Virginia? Start with one process.
Tell us about one task that's eating your week. Fill out the short form and we'll read it ourselves. We'll get back to you, usually within one business day. If it looks like a fit, the next step is a free 20-minute process review. After that, you get a clear scope and quote before any work starts.
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