For UK owner-led businesses
Stop guessing where AI might help. Find the few places it actually will.
We’re an AI automation agency for UK small businesses. We map where AI could save your time, build the workflows that matter, and hand them over — fully yours to run. No hype, no jargon, no lock-in.
We take on a limited number of builds each month so every client gets our full focus.
Why this matters
Businesses get sold AI hype — not AI that works.
Most owners don’t need another tool. They need a clear view of where AI could save time, reduce manual work, improve follow-up or remove admin bottlenecks — without making the business harder to run. We help you separate the useful opportunities from the shiny distractions.
The roadmap call
Clear next steps, not a vague AI chat.
Start with our 20-minute AI Roadmap call. You leave with a practical view of what’s worth doing, what isn’t, and what should happen first.
Top 3 AI opportunities
The highest-value areas in your business, ranked by likely impact, effort and risk.
Time-loss snapshot
Where manual admin, chasing, copying, reporting, quoting or follow-up is quietly costing hours.
Quick-win ideas
Small changes you could test before committing to a larger build — useful for trades, professional services, property and e-commerce.
Build-or-don’t-build call
A straight answer on whether you need AI, better automation, tidier systems — or nothing yet.
What “roadmap” means
A simple decision sheet you can actually use.
No 40-page report. No buzzword scorecard. Your roadmap focuses on the problem, the likely saving, the build effort, and the order we’d tackle it in. Example shape:
| Problem | Likely saving | Effort | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quoting takes 4+ hours / week | ~6 hrs / wk | Low | 1st |
| Missed calls = lost jobs | £900–£2k / mo | Low–Med | 2nd |
| Invoices chased manually | ~3 hrs / wk | Low | 3rd |
| Stock / supplier data scattered | Varies | Med | Park |
Illustrative — yours will be built around how your business actually runs.
How the call works
Three steps. No pressure. Just clarity.
01
Tell us what’s slowing the business down
Before the call, share the basics: business type, team size, current systems, and the work you wish took less time.
02
We find the practical AI use cases
On the call we look for real-world opportunities: quoting, lead handling, customer updates, document work, reporting, stock/admin, onboarding, internal knowledge.
03
You leave knowing what to do next
You’ll know what to ignore, what to test, and what would be worth building properly.
After the roadmap — if you decide to build
We work through 4 stages so you end up self-sufficient:
Guided Build
We build your systems step-by-step. Done-for-you options available.
Handover
Every system, every login — 100% yours to keep.
Training
Plain-English training so you can manage and update it yourself.
Ongoing Support
We’re in your corner when something needs fixing.
What We Build
Real services, not hype. Each one built around your business.
Digital Marketing
We run your ads on Google, Meta and TikTok — with automated monthly reports.
See how it works →
AI Receptionist
Answers your calls and enquiries 24/7, books jobs, never misses a lead.
See how it works →
AI Bookkeeping
Keeps your books tidy so month-end stops being a scramble.
See how it works →
Lead Generation
A lead system built around your business — finding the right customers on autopilot.
See how it works →
AI Video Creation
Scroll-stopping video ads, made with AI — a fraction of agency cost and turnaround.
See how it works →
Custom Builds
Got a specific problem? We build a bespoke AI tool for it — and hand you the keys.
See how it works →
Custom Landing Pages
High-converting landing pages, built fast, built to be yours.
See how it works →
Honest filter
This works for you if you want the truth, not a pitch.
Most agencies keep you dependent forever. We do the opposite. We build it with you, then hand it over — fully yours to run.
This is for you if
- You run a UK SMB doing £40k–£2m turnover
- You’re a trade, accountant, solicitor, property manager, consultant, e-commerce seller or owner-led service business
- You have repeated admin, quoting, reporting, customer follow-up, inbox or document pain
- You want AI built around how your business actually works
Not a fit if
- You want a magic chatbot to fix a broken business
- You want vague “AI transformation” advice with no operational detail
- You’re not willing to explain how the work gets done now
- You want to stay dependent on an agency forever
Roadmap value
The useful part of a paid audit, without the drawn-out process.
Similar AI audits are usually packaged as readiness assessments, opportunity matrices, or paid discovery projects.
£1,500–3k
Typical cost of similar paid AI audits
20 min
Length of the call
100%
Yours to keep — no lock-in
0
Pressure to commit afterwards
Choose a time
Get your AI Roadmap.
Pick a 20-minute slot. Bring one or two problems you suspect AI could help with, and we’ll pressure-test them together.
Common questions
Questions owners usually ask.
Is this a sales call?
It’s a roadmap call. If there’s a sensible next step, we’ll say so. If AI won’t help you yet, we’ll tell you straight.
Do I need to understand AI?
No. Plain English only. We care about how your work gets done, not whether you know the tools.
Will I get a written roadmap?
You’ll get clear notes on the strongest opportunities, quick wins, and what to avoid. Practical, not padded.
What kinds of businesses is this for?
UK owner-led SMBs: trades, accountants, legal firms, property managers, consultants, e-commerce businesses, and service teams with repeated admin or customer work.
What if we already use tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, HubSpot, Xero or Shopify?
Good. We’ll look at what you already have before suggesting anything new. Often the win is connecting what you’ve got, not buying more.
Will you try to lock us into ongoing support?
No. We’re the technical partner in your corner — not another vendor you’re stuck paying forever. You own everything we build.
How soon could we build something after the call?
If there’s a strong fit, we’ll explain the likely scope and timing. We take on a limited number of builds each month, so we’ll be clear about availability.
Why we built this
The technical partner in your corner — not another vendor.
We built AI Guy In Your Corner to be the opposite of agency hype: practical AI, in plain English, that you own and understand. You’re never stuck paying us forever — and you always know what you’re paying for.
How we work
Built with you. Handed over to you.
No lock-in. No tool pushing. No agency dependency. We guide you, build with you, and leave you with something your business can actually run.
Find the AI work that’s actually worth doing.
You don’t need a big AI strategy. You need a clear first move, based on how your business already runs.
Get Your AI Roadmap