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Whether you’re a one-person operation or a growing business with a full team, we’re here to help. Get in touch and let’s talk about what we can do for you.
Whether you’re a one-person operation or a growing business with a full team, we’re here to help. Get in touch and let’s talk about what we can do for you.
AI tools are now easy to buy. Getting real value from them, safely, is harder. This page explains what AI readiness means for a small business, why it matters and how our AI readiness assessment works if you want an expert view of where you stand.
AI readiness is how prepared your business is to adopt artificial intelligence safely and get real value from it. It is less about the AI tools themselves and more about the foundations underneath them.
For most SMEs, being AI ready comes down to five areas:
Clear goals for AI, a named owner and a realistic budget.
Information that is organised, current and stored somewhere the business controls.
Sensible access controls and simple rules on how AI can be used.
Well-managed systems, such as Microsoft 365, that are set up properly.
A team that understands what AI can and cannot do, and is willing to change how it works.
If you want an expert view rather than a self-check, our AI readiness assessment reviews your business in four steps. It is a paid, fixed-price engagement. Click here to find out more.
After an initial conversation about your business and goals, we review your Microsoft 365 environment, permissions, data governance and processes, and speak to key staff. This usually takes three to five business days.
You receive a written report showing where you are ready, what is blocking you and how to measure progress.
We set out what to fix now, what can follow in the medium term and what to plan for longer term, with realistic timescales.
We talk the findings through, answer your questions and help you decide whether to proceed. If you are ready, we can support the AI implementation itself.
Our free AI readiness quiz asks eleven quick questions and takes about two minutes. It gives you an instant score and what it means for your business, so you can see roughly where you stand before you speak to anyone.
Frequently asked questions about AI readiness
Being AI ready means your business has the goals, data, security, systems and skills in place to use AI tools safely and get value from them. It does not mean you need to be using AI already.
Start with our free AI readiness quiz for a quick score. For a full picture based on your actual systems, permissions and data rather than your own answers, book an AI readiness assessment.
The scoping and audit stage usually takes three to five business days after an initial conversation. You then receive your written report and prioritised action plan, and we talk the findings through with you.
Book a free 30-minute call with Adam. We will give you an honest view of whether your business is ready for AI, what an assessment would cover in your case and whether it makes sense for you right now.
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