AI for small business. What actually works.
Most AI consultants are pitched at companies with 500 employees and a million-dollar budget. I'm not. I help small businesses in the San Gabriel Valley figure out which AI tools are worth using and which are a waste of money. Then I set them up for you.
Three areas where AI actually helps small businesses.
AI Chatbots
Answer customer questions 24/7.
A friendly, knowledgeable chatbot trained on your business. Captures leads, answers questions, books appointments. While you sleep.
Learn more →AI Automation
Save hours every week.
Connect your tools so they talk to each other. New booking creates a calendar event, sends a confirmation, and adds the customer to your CRM. No clicking required.
Learn more →AI Marketing
Smarter marketing, less busywork.
AI tools for content drafts, social media scheduling, email follow-ups, and customer insights. You stay in charge. AI handles the grunt work.
Learn more →AI by industry.
A few common ways small businesses in different industries are getting real value from AI today.
Restaurants
Online ordering Q&A, reservation booking, review responses
Dental and medical
Appointment scheduling, FAQ answering, intake forms
Trade services
Quote request handling, lead qualification, follow-up
Retail
Product questions, returns, inventory queries
Real estate
Listing questions, lead capture, showing scheduling
Fitness studios
Class info, membership questions, intro offers
Don't see your industry? Most AI patterns transfer across business types. Let's talk.
AI pricing
Start with a strategy session if you're not sure. Most clients land in AI Starter.
AI Strategy Session
90 minutes. We talk through where AI fits in your business and where it doesn't.
- 90-minute working session
- Honest assessment of AI fit
- Roadmap document delivered
- No commitment, no upsell pressure
Best for
Anyone curious where AI fits in their business.
Quick AI Setup
A single template-based chatbot installed on your site, fast.
- One off-the-shelf chatbot template
- Trained on basic FAQs you provide
- Lead capture form built in
- Installed on your existing site
- Delivered in about 1 week
- Software fees not included
Best for
Tightest budgets that just want something working today.
AI Starter
One AI tool set up and integrated with what you already use.
- One chatbot or one workflow automation
- Trained on your business and tone
- Integrated with your existing tools
- Setup, testing, and handoff
- 30 days of tuning support
Best for
First-time AI adoption.
AI Growth
Multiple AI workflows working together to save you serious time.
- Multiple workflows automated
- Custom integrations between tools
- Team training included
- 60 days of tuning support
- Monthly check-ins for 3 months
Best for
Businesses ready to scale AI across operations.
Take the 90-second quiz.
Five questions, an honest answer. The result tells you whether AI fits your business right now and which package (or freebie) makes sense. No signup, no email gate.
Common questions
Is AI worth it for a small business?
Sometimes. AI is great when you have a repetitive task that takes hours every week (customer questions, scheduling, data entry). It's not magic and it's not right for every business. The free Strategy Session is the best way to find out if it's a fit for yours.
What's the difference between a chatbot and AI automation?
A chatbot is the customer-facing part: it answers questions on your website. Automation is the behind-the-scenes part: it connects your tools so things happen without you clicking. Many businesses benefit from both.
How much do AI tools actually cost to run?
Most small business AI setups cost $20 to $100 per month in software fees on top of the build cost. I include those numbers in every project quote so you know the full picture before you commit.
Will AI replace my employees?
If you have a small team, no. AI in a small business usually means your team stops doing repetitive busywork and gets back time for the work that actually moves the needle. That's the goal.
Can AI work with the tools I already use?
In most cases yes. I work with what you have (Google Workspace, Square, Quickbooks, your existing CMS, your booking software, whatever it is) and connect AI to fit your workflow. No ripping things out.
Curious whether AI is right for you?
The $150 strategy session is the cheapest way to find out. 90 minutes, honest answer, roadmap delivered. No upsell pressure.