How much does AI consulting cost for a small business in Australia?
Most engagements start with a free process audit. Paid work is scoped and priced based on the specific problem — typically a fixed-price project rather than an open-ended retainer. Common engagements range from a one-off workflow setup to a short-term implementation project over 4–8 weeks. Cost is agreed upfront and documented before any paid work begins.
What kind of businesses do you work with?
Small service businesses — typically 2 to 20 people — where admin, follow-up, and internal process consistency are costing time and revenue. Common industries include professional services (accountants, bookkeepers, financial advisers), trades businesses (builders, plumbers, electricians), allied health practices, and real estate agencies. Most clients are based in Sydney or operate remotely across Australia.
Do I need to change my current software to work with you?
No. The starting point is always working within the tools you already have — Xero, Gmail, HubSpot, Notion, or whatever your team uses day-to-day. Adding new platforms is a last resort, not a default. If a tool change would genuinely help, that conversation happens openly with a clear cost-benefit rationale.
How long does it take to see results from AI implementation?
Simple workflow improvements — like automating a follow-up sequence or building a reusable prompt template — can show results within the first two weeks. More structural changes, like redesigning an onboarding process or building a knowledge system, typically take four to eight weeks to implement and another month to settle and prove value.
What is a process audit and what does it involve?
The free process audit is a short intake (around 10 minutes) where you describe one admin problem that is costing you time. From that, I map the current workflow, identify where the friction is coming from, and produce a short written action plan with two or three practical fixes — including which can be done with AI and which are just process design problems. You leave with a clear picture of what to do next, regardless of whether we work together further.
Is AI actually useful for a small business with 5 people?
Yes, but the framing matters. For a five-person business, AI is most useful as a way to reduce the repetitive cognitive load on the people you have — drafting, summarising, classifying, and preparing information — rather than replacing roles. The businesses that see the most value from AI are usually the ones that define a clear process first and then attach AI to the repetitive parts of it.
Can you help with AI tools I'm already using, like ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. Part of the work is often helping teams use the tools they already have more consistently — building prompt templates, setting up workflows, and creating review rules that make AI outputs more reliable. If your team is using ChatGPT or Claude ad-hoc with inconsistent results, that is a solvable problem.
What happens after you finish the implementation — are we on our own?
Everything is documented so your team can maintain and improve it without being dependent on me. The handover includes a short explanation of how each system works, what to do if it breaks, and how to extend it. Optional ongoing support is available for refinement and monitoring, but the goal is always to make you self-sufficient.
Do you work with businesses outside Sydney?
Yes. Most client work is conducted remotely, so geography is not a constraint. Clients are based across Australia — including Melbourne, Brisbane, and regional areas. For Sydney-based clients, in-person sessions are available.
How is this different from hiring a large consulting firm?
Large firms are built for enterprise engagements — complex transformation projects with long timelines and high fees. The work here is deliberately scoped for small service businesses: practical, fast to implement, built inside your existing tools, and documented clearly. The person you talk to is the person doing the work.