AI consulting
Straight advice on where AI fits in your business, what to try first and what to leave alone. It starts with a free 30-minute call.
AI consulting & training
AI consulting and automation for small businesses
We help business owners and directors implement AI where it genuinely saves time: 1-2-1 training, practical automation and ongoing support. Based in Lichfield, working with small businesses across Staffordshire and beyond.
AI tools we work with
- ChatGPT
- Claude
ChatGPT is a trademark of OpenAI and Claude is a trademark of Anthropic. X30 Marketing is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either company.
AI implementation and automation, without the hype
AI implementation
We put AI to work in the tools you already use, adding it to your websites and apps and software without starting again.
Business automation
We find the repetitive jobs eating your week, then plan and build the automation to take them on, on site with your team.
AI training for owners
One day, one to one. You learn what AI can and can't do, then we set up the tools around the way you actually work.
Practical AI tools
AI features built into your own custom software, such as document scanning and conversational assistants.
Built by people
AI speeds the work up. People make the decisions, check the results and stay accountable for them.
Free AI ROI calculator
How much time and money could AI give you back?
Think of one repetitive job in your business. Answer four quick questions and see what AI could save you over the next three years.
Your estimate
If AI were to take on 60% of that task, you would save…
0 hours a week
That's about 0 working days a year, worth £0 a year in staff time once it's up and running.
| Year | Hours saved | Cost saving | Total so far |
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| Year 1 | 0 | £0 | £0 |
| Year 2 | 0 | £0 | £0 |
| Year 3 | 0 | £0 | £0 |
Estimates assume 46 working weeks a year, and 80% of the saving in year 1 while things bed in. They are a guide, not a guarantee, and leave out the cost of setting it up and extras such as fewer mistakes and faster customer replies.
Book a free call to check your numbersWays to work together
AI consulting, training and automation: what you can book
If you run a business or lead a team, you're expected to have a view on AI, and nobody has time to learn it properly. That's where we come in. Start with a free chat, then pick the help that fits.
Free consultation call
Any business curious about AI
30 minutes, free. A straight conversation about your business and where AI could genuinely save you time. No jargon, no pressure, no obligation.
Free
Book a free call1-2-1 training
Business owners and directors
One full day, one to one with you. You're the one who has to decide where AI fits, so you need to understand it. We cover it in plain English, then set up the tools around how you actually work, so you leave using it with confidence.
From £650 for the day
Book 1-2-1 trainingBusiness automation
Busy business owners
Get your days back. We find where your week is going, then plan and build the automation with AI and custom software, on site with your team. You save money and make room for the big thinking: working on the business, not in it.
From £650 per day, minimum 3 days
Get your time backOngoing support
Businesses adopting AI step by step
Regular help as you bring AI into the business: reviewing what is working, training new starters and improving as you go.
Price on application
Ask about support
All prices exclude VAT. We’re based in Lichfield and work with businesses across Staffordshire and beyond.
The first 50 miles of each round trip are included. Any mileage beyond this is charged at the current HMRC rate. Overnight accommodation, meals and other reasonable travel expenses, including train tickets and air fares, are charged separately.
How it works
How AI implementation works
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A free call
30 minutes on your business, the jobs that eat your time and whether AI is worth trying. No obligation.
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Find the savings
We map where your time goes and pick the one or two jobs with the biggest, quickest payback. The ROI calculator gives you a first estimate.
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Plan and build
We design the solution with you and build it, on site with your team, using AI and custom software where it helps.
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Train and support
We train the people who will use it, check it is working, and stay on hand as you take on the next job.
Where to start
Where small businesses save time with AI
These are the usual places to start. If a job is repetitive and follows rules, it is worth a look. Pick one and try the ROI calculator.
Customer enquiries and email
Sort, draft and answer routine enquiries faster, with a person checking anything that matters.
Quotes and proposals
Turn a brief into a draft quote or proposal in minutes, not hours.
Documents and data entry
Scan, read and file invoices, forms and records, and stop re-typing the same data into different systems.
Reporting
Pull figures together into the weekly or monthly report automatically.
Scheduling and follow-ups
Book, remind and chase, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Staff know-how
Give your team a way to ask questions of your own procedures and documents.
Our work
AI in practice
Custom software + AIMy Training Records
A training and competency records platform for construction teams, as a web and phone app with built-in AI for scanning documents and chatting about training.
Visit site: My Training RecordsA good fit if...
Not sure yet? That's fine. A free chat will tell you.
- You run a small business and keep hearing about AI, but aren't sure where to start.
- You or your team spend hours on repetitive admin, documents, emails or data entry.
- You want an AI consultant who builds the solution with you, not just a slide deck.
- You want practical results, not hype.
How to choose an AI consultant
Whoever you pick, ask these questions first.
- Will you start with one small, contained job rather than a big programme?
- Can you show me what you have built, not just advise on it?
- Will you build the solution with me, or hand over a slide deck?
- Is the price clear before we start, and what does the day rate cover?
- Will you train me and my team to run it afterwards?
- Do you explain things in plain English?
That is how we work. Book a free call and judge for yourself.
AI consulting in Lichfield and Staffordshire
We are based in Lichfield and work on site with small businesses across Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton upon Trent, Stafford, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Further afield, get in touch and we will tell you how we can help.
Questions
AI consulting and automation: your questions answered
What does an AI consultant do for a small business?
We work out where AI and automation could save you time or money, then help you put it in place. That can mean one-to-one training so you understand what's possible, planning and building automations, or adding AI to your existing software. It starts with a free 30-minute call.
How much does AI consulting cost?
Our work starts from £650 per day plus VAT. 1-2-1 training for business owners and directors is one day, and business automation projects start at three days. The first call is free, and the ROI calculator above shows what AI could save you.
What can a small business automate with AI?
Common examples are sorting and answering customer enquiries, writing quotes and follow-ups, scanning and filing documents, data entry, reporting and scheduling. If a job is repetitive and follows rules, it is usually worth a look.
How do we start implementing AI in our business?
Start with one small, contained job rather than a big programme. Book a free call and we'll help you choose it, estimate the savings, then plan and build the solution with you. Once it works, you can move on to the next job.
Will AI replace my staff?
No. The aim is to make your team go further, not to make it smaller. AI takes on the repetitive work, so your people can spend their time on what needs judgement, relationships and care. Imagine getting five times the output, or more, from the same amount of labour: the same team, doing far more of the work that grows your business. People still make the decisions and check the results.
Do you only work with businesses in Lichfield?
We're based in Lichfield and work with small businesses across Staffordshire and beyond, in any sector. Get in touch and we'll tell you the best way to work together.
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