AI readiness assessment
Define the owner, success measure and approval point before connecting tools.
Human-supervised automation · FDS
AI Consulting for SMEs and professional organisations
Leaders are under pressure to adopt AI without a clear use case, cost model or data boundary.
Plain-English answer
What this service means.
AI Consulting at FDS means assess workflows, identify viable opportunities and create an implementation plan with realistic controls and ownership.
The opportunity
Fix a specific workflow and measure what changes.
Assess workflows, identify viable opportunities and create an implementation plan with realistic controls and ownership.
Leave with prioritised use cases, success measures, estimated effort and a decision on what to pilot first.
A practical first pilot
Start with one workflow, one owner and one measurable target.
Begin with a fit call; a scoped diagnostic maps one workflow and produces a practical one-page roadmap.
A named person retains responsibility for approval, exceptions and final customer-facing decisions. Access, data retention and testing are agreed before launch.
Measurement
Evidence before expansion.
Leave with prioritised use cases, success measures, estimated effort and a decision on what to pilot first.
Demonstration systems are labelled separately from verified client outcomes so prototype capability is not presented as client performance.
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Where FDS can start.
Workflow and AI diagnostic
Define the owner, success measure and approval point before connecting tools.
Staff adoption and responsible-use guidance
Define the owner, success measure and approval point before connecting tools.
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Regional delivery: UK · USA · Europe · Montenegro · Western Balkans
Frequently asked questions
Questions before you begin.
What can FDS do with ai consulting?
Assess workflows, identify viable opportunities and create an implementation plan with realistic controls and ownership. A pilot begins with an agreed workflow, data boundary and owner.
Can this work with our existing CRM, email and documents?
Often, yes. Discovery checks available integrations, permissions, authentication and data quality before FDS recommends a build.
How much does an initial project cost?
FDS lists a £250 Workflow & AI Diagnostic and starter implementations at £750–£1,500. Managed Automation is £500/month. Larger projects and third-party costs are scoped separately.
How long does implementation take?
There is no responsible universal duration. Timing depends on the number of systems, data readiness, approval requirements, testing cases and acceptance criteria identified during discovery.
Can a person approve the output?
Yes. Approval gates and escalation for sensitive, uncertain or high-impact actions are defined before deployment.
How does FDS measure whether the automation worked?
Leave with prioritised use cases, success measures, estimated effort and a decision on what to pilot first.