For Growing UK Businesses (20-100 Employees)
AI Readiness Assessment for UK Businesses
You know AI could help. But where do you start? Which processes should you automate first? What will it actually cost?
Our 30-day AI readiness assessment answers these questions. You get a strategic roadmap, ROI projections, and a clear implementation plan — before spending £50k-£200k on AI transformation.
30-day assessment • £5k-£10k investment • Strategic roadmap included
£23.9B
UK AI Market Size (2024)
68%
YoY Growth Rate
22%
UK Firms Using AI
78%
CEOs Cite Skills Gap
Why UK Businesses Struggle with AI Adoption
These are the top barriers preventing UK companies from implementing AI — and exactly what our readiness assessment addresses.
Lack of Expertise
35%UK businesses cite lack of internal AI knowledge as their #1 barrier to adoption.
Uncertain ROI
25%Companies struggle to quantify business value and justify AI investments to stakeholders.
Data Security Concerns
33%Regulatory compliance (GDPR) and data privacy create hesitation around AI implementation.
No Clear Strategy
38%Businesses have no defined AI vision or roadmap for where to start.
An AI readiness assessment eliminates these barriers by giving you a clear, data-driven roadmap.
You'll know exactly what to build, how much it costs, and what ROI to expect — before committing to implementation.
The 30-Day AI Readiness Assessment
A systematic 3-phase process to identify automation opportunities and build your implementation roadmap.
Discovery & Process Mapping
- Stakeholder interviews (leadership, department heads, operations)
- Current process documentation and workflow analysis
- Pain point identification and prioritization
- Data infrastructure assessment
- Technology stack review
Deliverable: Current State Report
Opportunity Analysis & ROI Modeling
- Automation opportunity scoring (quick wins vs long-term)
- ROI projections for each opportunity (12-month horizon)
- Cost-benefit analysis (investment vs savings)
- Risk assessment and compliance review (GDPR, sector-specific)
- Competitive benchmarking
Deliverable: Opportunity Analysis Report
Roadmap & Implementation Plan
- Prioritized implementation roadmap (phased approach)
- Timeline and resource requirements
- Technology recommendations (build vs buy)
- Change management strategy
- Success metrics and KPIs
Deliverable: Executive Implementation Roadmap
What You Actually Get
Comprehensive documentation and strategic roadmap you can use immediately.
Executive Summary
Board-ready presentation with key findings, ROI projections, and strategic recommendations.
Department-by-Department Analysis
Automation opportunities for each business unit (sales, operations, finance, customer service).
12-Month ROI Projections
Financial modeling showing expected savings, efficiency gains, and payback period.
Phased Implementation Roadmap
Step-by-step plan with timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
Risk & Compliance Assessment
GDPR compliance review, data security recommendations, and regulatory considerations.
Technology Recommendations
Specific tools, platforms, and vendors evaluated for your use case.
You own everything. Use the roadmap internally, hire us for implementation, or bring in another provider. No lock-in. No ongoing commitments.
Industries We Specialize In
Sector-specific expertise means we understand your operations, compliance requirements, and automation opportunities.
Manufacturing
69% report efficiency gains
Common automation opportunities:
- Predictive maintenance (reduce downtime 30%)
- Quality control automation
- Supply chain optimization
- Inventory management
Retail
£1.68B UK market by 2030
Common automation opportunities:
- Inventory optimization
- Customer experience personalization
- Demand forecasting
- Warehouse automation
Construction
Least digitalized sector
Common automation opportunities:
- Project scheduling optimization
- Cost estimation automation
- Safety compliance monitoring
- Resource allocation
Professional Services
91% of accountants adopting AI
Common automation opportunities:
- Client onboarding automation
- Document processing
- Proposal generation
- Time tracking & billing
The Path from Assessment to Transformation
Start with discovery. Prove ROI with a pilot. Scale across the enterprise.
AI Readiness Assessment
Strategic roadmap with ROI projections
Pilot Project
One department automated, proven ROI
Enterprise Rollout
Company-wide transformation
Most clients start with Phase 1 (assessment). After seeing the roadmap, 80% proceed to Phase 2 (pilot).
Start with a Strategy CallTransparent Pricing
£5k - £10k
One-time investment • 30-day engagement
£5,000 — Smaller businesses (20-50 employees, 2-3 departments)
£7,500 — Mid-sized (50-100 employees, 4-6 departments)
£10,000 — Larger operations (100+ employees, complex processes)
This prevents wasting £50k-£200k on the wrong AI projects.
The assessment pays for itself by identifying the highest-ROI opportunities first.
Questions You Probably Have
How is an AI readiness assessment different from AI implementation?
An AI readiness assessment is a strategic discovery phase. We audit your current processes, identify automation opportunities, and create a roadmap — but we don't build anything yet. Think of it as hiring an architect before you build a house. We tell you what's possible, what it will cost, and what you should build first. Implementation comes after: that's when we actually build the automations, integrate systems, and roll out AI solutions based on the roadmap.
What's the investment for an AI readiness assessment?
£5,000-£10,000 depending on company size and complexity. Smaller businesses (20-50 employees, 2-3 departments): £5,000 Mid-sized businesses (50-100 employees, 4-6 departments): £7,500 Larger operations (100+ employees, complex processes): £10,000 This is a one-time investment. You own the roadmap and can implement it yourself, hire us, or use another provider.
How long does the assessment take?
30 days from kickoff to final roadmap delivery. Week 1-2: Discovery (interviews, process mapping) Week 3: Analysis (ROI modeling, opportunity scoring) Week 4: Roadmap creation and executive presentation We work around your schedule — interviews are typically 60-90 minutes with key stakeholders.
Do we need to commit to implementation after the audit?
No. The audit is a standalone engagement. You own the roadmap and can: • Implement it internally (if you have technical resources) • Hire us for implementation (most common) • Use another AI consultant or agency • Shelve it and revisit later There's no pressure. We want you to make the right decision for your business.
What if we're not ready for AI yet?
That's exactly what the assessment will tell you. Sometimes the answer is "fix your data infrastructure first" or "automate manual processes before adding AI." We'll be honest about where you stand. If you're not ready, we'll tell you what needs to happen before AI makes sense. That alone is worth the investment — it prevents wasting £50k-£200k on premature AI projects.
Will this disrupt our day-to-day operations?
Minimal disruption. The audit is mostly interviews and observation. You'll need: • 2-3 hours of your time (CEO/founder) • 1-2 hours per department head • Access to process documentation (if available) We don't install anything, change systems, or interrupt workflows. This is purely discovery and strategy.
What happens after we get the roadmap?
You have three options: 1. DIY Implementation: Use the roadmap to guide internal projects 2. Pilot Project: We implement one high-impact opportunity (£15k-£30k, 90 days) 3. Full Rollout: Comprehensive implementation across departments (£50k+, 6-12 months) Most clients start with a pilot. It de-risks the investment and proves ROI before full commitment.
Stop Guessing. Start with Data.
Book a 30-minute strategy call. We'll discuss your business, current pain points, and whether an AI readiness assessment makes sense for you.
No pitch. No pressure. Just a clear conversation about where AI could help.
30 minutes • No obligation • Clear next steps