Could AI help with our work?
We look at how often a task repeats, the time it takes, the information available and the consequences of an error. Tasks with usable source material and results a person can check are good candidates to explore. We also assess whether a feature in your existing tools could solve the problem.
THE WORK, IN DETAIL
What we work on together
01
Trace the work from start to finish
For a local shop, this might mean following a menu photo through drafting, review and publication. For a manufacturer, it might mean following a quote request through specifications, item records and approval. We start where people repeatedly copy information or check the same details.
- Inputs and final outputs
- Frequency and people involved
- Exceptions and approval criteria
02
Review what you already pay for
We list your paid software, the features you use and the subscriptions you rarely need. We compare keeping, connecting or consolidating those tools. The comparison includes data preparation, migration and ongoing operation as well as new AI usage fees.
- Paid tools and subscriptions
- Overlapping features and actual use
- Total costs, including the transition
03
Define a focused first test
We agree on the inputs and expected outputs for one workflow, what a person will review and what to do when the process fails. The results guide the implementation scope and timeline. We discuss the build cost and ongoing costs separately.
- A first workflow and review criteria
- Available data and integrations
- Scope, timeline and running costs
BEFORE WE TALK
A little context helps us get started.
- Briefly describe your business and a task you repeat.
- List the tools and paid subscriptions you use.
- If possible, note how often the task happens and how long review takes.
Start with an outline of the work. We will agree on the necessary scope before requesting materials or access.
Common questions
Can we talk before choosing a workflow?
Yes. Start with a task you often put off or a process that involves copying information several times. We can review the workflow together and identify candidates and priorities.
Does consulting commit us to an implementation?
Discovery and implementation are separate scopes. Adjusting an existing tool or simplifying a process may be the right next step. We discuss the work and costs before agreeing on what follows.
How is AI consulting priced?
The scope depends on the number of workflows, how ready your information is, and the people and tools involved. We define the discovery and testing work before proposing a fee.