Small business consulting

AI & growth consulting for small businesses

We help owner-led businesses cut costs, automate busywork with AI, and build a steady flow of new customers, then stay to help make it happen.

  • Save hours every weekAI and automation for the busywork
  • Cut what you don't needSoftware, vendors, fees and ad spend
  • Win more customersWebsite, Google presence and follow-up
  • Get projects finishedPart-time operations and project lead

Sound familiar?

Most small businesses run into at least one of these.

  • New leads come in unevenly, or not at all.
  • You're paying for software and services nobody's sure you still need.
  • Hours go into copy-and-paste work, quotes and follow-ups.
  • Everyone says "use AI," but nobody says where to start.
  • The big projects keep slipping, because the owner is doing everything.

How it works

  1. Intro call

    We learn how your business runs, what's working and what's in the way.

  2. Audit

    We look at your costs, processes and marketing, and find the biggest wins.

  3. Plan & build

    We set up the tools, automations and systems, with your team involved.

  4. Measure

    We track the results (hours saved, costs cut, leads gained) and keep improving.

Who we work with

Owner-led small and mid-sized businesses that want practical results, not jargon.

  • Home services & contractors
  • Professional services
  • Property management
  • Retail & e-commerce
  • Health & wellness practices
  • Restaurants & hospitality
  • Real estate
  • Local service businesses

Common questions

What does a small business AI consultant do?

We find the tasks in your business where AI and automation will actually save time or money, choose the right tools (often ones you already pay for), set them up, and train your team to use them. The goal is hours saved and fewer mistakes, not technology for its own sake.

How much does it cost?

It depends on what you need. Most work starts with a clearly scoped audit, so you'll know the price and what you'll get before anything begins.

Do I need to be technical?

No. We explain everything in plain English, do the setup, and leave you with simple instructions your team can follow.

Will AI replace my staff?

That's not the aim. The goal is to take repetitive work off your team's plate so they can spend more time on customers and the work that grows the business.

Do you work remotely?

Yes. We work with small businesses locally and remotely across the US.

Tell us about your business

Share a few details about where you'd like help. We'll reply with next steps and a time to talk. Prefer email? Write to us directly.

We work with small businesses locally and remotely across the US.

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