How much does AI consulting cost for a small business?
It depends on scope. But most clients start in the same place.
AI consulting is not a single service with a single price. What it costs depends on what you actually need, and the honest answer is that most businesses do not know what they need until they have done some groundwork first.
That is why most clients start with an audit rather than jumping straight into a build. It removes the guesswork. You find out exactly where AI fits, what to build first, and what it will cost to build it, before you commit to anything beyond the audit itself.
AI Readiness Audit
Most clients start hereA structured five-part assessment: AI readiness, workflow mapping, use case prioritisation, build vs. buy decisions, and a business case with real numbers. Fixed scope, fixed price. You get a document you can act on whether you work with us afterwards or not.
AI Automation Builds
Scoped after the auditCustom automations built for your specific workflows and tools. Priced per project based on complexity and integration requirements. Most builds are scoped in a single conversation once the audit has identified the priorities.
Digital Foundation
Website and AI visibilityAI-ready websites built to be found by humans and AI answer engines. Priced based on scope and whether it is a new build or a rebuild of an existing site.
Most clients find the audit pays for itself from the first process it identifies for automation. If there is nothing worth building, we will tell you that too. No obligation beyond the initial engagement.
Get a clear picture before you commit
Book a free call and we will tell you exactly what an engagement would look like for your business, and what it would cost.