AI for SMEs
AI shouldn't require an enterprise budget. We work with small and medium-sized businesses to find the 20% of AI investment that delivers 80% of the value — and implement it fast.
AI built for how SMEs actually work
Most AI consultants are set up for enterprise clients. Long procurement cycles, large teams, and budgets that absorb six-figure projects. SMEs need something different: fast decisions, lean implementation, and clear ROI from month one.
We've built AI systems for businesses with 5 staff and businesses with 500. We know how to right-size the solution for where you are now — and design it to grow with you.
Where SMEs typically see the fastest ROI
- Document processing and admin reduction — often the single biggest time drain
- Customer and client communication — faster, more consistent responses
- Reporting and compliance — automated generation of routine reports
- Knowledge management — making institutional knowledge accessible instantly
- Sales and marketing support — content, research, and outreach at scale
Our SME approach
We start with a Diagnostic Audit to find your highest-value opportunity. From there, we implement in focused sprints with clear deliverables and defined costs. No retainer lock-ins, no scope creep, no consulting-speak.
£1,500
The Diagnostic Audit is the right starting point for any SME. It tells you exactly where to invest — within 24 hours. Learn more →
Common questions
What AI services do you offer for SMEs?
We offer a complete range of AI services scaled for SMEs — from a £1,500 Operations Reduction Audit to identify opportunities, through to custom AI builds. We do not require large enterprise budgets; most SME implementations start from £5,000–£8,000 and are delivered in 4–8 weeks.
Is AI relevant to my small business?
Yes, if you have repetitive administrative processes, document-heavy workflows, or customer communication tasks that consume more staff time than they should. The Operations Reduction Audit is specifically designed to tell you whether AI will make a measurable difference before you spend anything on implementation.
Do you work with businesses outside healthcare?
Absolutely. Healthcare is our deepest sector expertise, but we work with SMEs across professional services, logistics, legal, financial services, and any sector where administration is a real cost. The Diagnostic Audit approach applies universally.
How much does AI cost for an SME?
The Operations Reduction Audit is £1,500 fixed fee. Implementation engagements start from £5,000 for a focused workflow automation. We provide fixed fees wherever possible — no hourly rates, no open-ended billing.
Will AI disrupt my team?
Done correctly, AI removes the tasks your team finds most frustrating — repetitive data entry, document routing, answering the same queries repeatedly. Staff consistently report higher job satisfaction when AI handles their administrative burden.
Every engagement starts with the Operations Reduction Audit.
No matter what you need from us, the audit comes first. It tells us exactly where you're losing time and money — so we can be certain we're delivering the right solution for your organisation.