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n8n: The most powerful automation platform for small and medium-sized businesses

Connect your software landscape with the most flexible automation tool on the market. n8n enables you to digitize complex business processes while retaining full control over your data. As experts in workflow design, we implement n8n as the central hub of your IT infrastructure—scalable, secure, and highly efficient.

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n8n as your digital nervous system.

Connect what belongs together

A company is only as fast as its data flows. When information has to be transferred manually from one system to the next, friction losses, errors, and unnecessary costs arise. With n8n, we break down these silos. We create automated workflows that merge your existing software landscape—from Smartsheet to SAP to modern AI tools—into a high-performance unit. The result: maximum efficiency with full data sovereignty.

What makes n8n different

Unlimited possibilities: Where n8n increases your efficiency

No more duplicate data maintenance. We synchronize your master data between systems such as SAP, Salesforce, or Microsoft Dynamics in real time.

Use n8n to send critical notifications directly to where your team works—including automatic archiving in Outlook or Smartsheet.

We combine n8n with artificial intelligence (e.g., OpenAI) to automatically classify emails, read attachments, and intelligently control workflows.

Expand the limits of Smartsheet. With n8n, we implement complex logic, external data queries, and multi-sheet workflows that go beyond standard automations.

Automation must not pose a security risk. We implement n8n with a focus on logging, error monitoring, and role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure that your processes run smoothly and are audit-proof.

Reduce your response times. From automatically qualifying website leads to synchronizing with your CRM, we build workflows that proactively support your sales team.

Why n8n is the right choice for your business

With n8n, we offer you an automation solution that makes no compromises when it comes to data security. As your partner for intelligent workflows, we implement n8n as the central nervous system of your IT to eliminate manual errors and scale your processes in compliance with GDPR.

100% GDPR compliant

While other tools send data via US servers, n8n offers complete control. With the option of self-hosting in German data centers, sensitive company data remains within your own jurisdiction—an indispensable advantage for German SMEs.

No limitation per task

n8n breaks away from the traditional "pay-per-task" model. Automate hundreds of workflows and thousands of steps without your licensing costs increasing exponentially. This makes n8n the most economical solution for growing companies with high automation needs.

Workflow design without limits

n8n is the ultimate "glue" for your IT. With over 400 native integrations and the ability to embed your own JavaScript code, there is no business process that we cannot map digitally. n8n adapts to your business—not the other way around.

From system chaos to strategic clarity

Many companies have powerful tools (ERP, CRM, PLM), but these work in isolation. Data remains stuck in silos, and teams struggle with manual transfers. We transform this "disconnected company" into a centrally controlled system.

Isolated systems

Data trapped in silos

Important information is isolated in ERP, CRM, or PLM systems. Without a connection, there is no overall picture.

Confusion due to tool overload

Teams juggle local Excel lists, emails, and dozens of different project apps. There is no "single source of truth."

Decisions in the rearview mirror

Managers lack real-time dashboards. Decisions are based on outdated information, leading to reactive actions and missed opportunities.

Your strategic control center

The single source of truth

We connect your disparate systems to create a single source of truth. A reliable dashboard provides management with clear facts at all times.

Automated workflows across team boundaries

We replace manual processes with intelligent workflows that automatically drive data from A to B and move work forward.

Empowerment through data clarity

Give every team member access to the right information at the right time. This way, strategy is not only planned, but also executed with confidence.


We don't deliver empty licenses, we deliver results. Our "Structure creates Security" approach ensures that the tool fits your process – not the other way around.

1

analysis

We audit your current tool landscape, uncover inefficient "Excel workarounds," and identify immediately implementable "quick wins" that will give your team some breathing room right away.

2

blueprint

We translate your processes into a clean technical architecture. This ensures that your solution not only fits today, but also remains stable and clear even when the project volume doubles.

3

enablement

We provide your administrators and users with intensive practical training. Our goal: to enable your team to independently control, maintain, and further develop the system—without the need for expensive ongoing consulting.

Design graphics: Digital solutions

No more expensive "pay-per-task" models

Switch to the GDPR-compliant and scalable alternative. We support you in migrating your existing workflows to n8n – securely, reliably, and cost-effectively.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Is n8n really secure enough for sensitive company data?

Yes, n8n is one of the strongest solutions on the market in terms of data security, as it enables the switch from public cloud to self-hosting. While US tools often send data unchecked via third-party servers, we host n8n for you in certified German data centers or directly on your own infrastructure. This allows you to retain full data sovereignty and meet the strictest GDPR requirements.

The key advantage of n8n is that it breaks away from the "pay-per-task" logic. With many cloud tools, costs increase exponentially the more successful and extensive your automations become. n8n offers a much fairer model that allows you to automate thousands of work steps without blowing your budget with artificial task limits—ideal for scaling businesses.

Absolutely. n8n acts as the perfect "turbocharger" for your Smartsheet ecosystem. Using n8n's native Smartsheet integration, we can implement complex logic, external database queries, or multi-sheet processes that go beyond the standard automations in Smartsheet. We often use n8n as intelligent middleware to turn Smartsheet into the central control center for your entire company.

Benefits of n8n automation

n8n Automation offers medium-sized companies one of the most powerful and cost-effective solutions for workflow automation. Unlike traditional automation tools, n8n works with an unlimited node model: you can automate as many steps and integrations as your company needs without the costs increasing proportionally.

n8n Integrations: Connect all your systems

With over 400 native integrations and the ability to embed your own code (JavaScript or Python) directly into workflows, there is hardly a system that n8n cannot automatically connect to. Email systems such as Outlook and Gmail, CRM platforms, ERP systems, databases, and modern AI APIs connect to form automated end-to-end processes. Each workflow consists of nodes that you can visually link and customize at any time.

Typical n8n automation use cases

Lighthouse Consultings supports you in automating your core processes with n8n: from initial analysis and workflow design to productive implementation. Automate not just individual steps, but entire process chains, and see how your team gains more time for strategic tasks.

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Trust through results

Companies that automate with us

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