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AI Consultant in the UK: Find Where AI Actually Fits Your Business
An AI consultant helps you decide where AI will save time, what to do first and what to leave alone. HAeX is based in London and advises UK businesses. Most firms do not have an AI problem. They have a "where do we start" problem. We give you a ranked plan you can act on. Price is scoped on a call.
- You get a ranked plan, not a slide deck.
- We do not resell software, so our advice is independent.
- Every plan includes a UK GDPR and data flow note.
You do if you know AI matters but cannot say where to begin. You may also need one if you have tried a tool and it did not stick.
Do I need an AI consultant?
You do not need one if you already have a clear task and want it built. Then go straight to AI Automation. We tell you on the call which of the two you are.
If you are weighing what skills you need, our guide explains what an AI expert is and does.
What does an AI consultant actually do?
A good AI consultant looks at how your work runs, finds the tasks AI can help with and ranks them by value and risk. Then they tell you what to do first.
We talk to the people who do the work, as well as the owner. We look at your data, your tools and your rules. We also say what AI should not do in your firm. That honesty is part of the job.
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What will I get from an engagement?
You get a short, plain set of documents you can act on.
A ranked list of opportunities, with the hours they could save
A roadmap with owners and order of work
A build, buy or wait decision for each item
A data flow note covering UK GDPR
A written quote for any build you choose
For the strategy side, see AI strategy consulting. To check where you stand first, try the AI readiness assessment.
What does a worked example look like?
Here is a worked example with assumed figures. It is not a client result.
Say a firm lists 12 ideas for AI. We score each on hours saved, effort and risk. Three score high on value and low on effort. Say those three each save 4 hours a week. That is 12 hours a week from the first wave. The other nine wait, or get dropped, with reasons.
We can work through this with your own details on a free call.
Ask questions that expose what they will really do. The table lists the ones we would ask.
How do I choose an AI consultant?
| Question | A good answer |
|---|---|
| Do you resell software? | No, or they say what they earn |
| Who does the work? | Named people you can meet |
| What will I hold at the end? | Documents and a quote, not a pitch |
| What happens to our data? | A written data flow note |
| Will you tell me not to do something? | Yes, with a reason |
If a supplier cannot answer these plainly, ask again.
How does an engagement run, step by step?
It runs in four steps.
- 1
Discovery call (30 minutes)
You tell us where time goes.
- 2
Audit and quote
We interview your team, map the work and quote in writing.
- 3
Plan
You receive the ranked list, the roadmap and the data note.
- 4
Build or stop
You choose whether we build, you build or you wait.
Are you independent, or do you sell a product?
We are independent. We do not resell software. We use Make, n8n, Zapier, Power Automate, OpenAI and Claude, and we choose what fits.
If a tool ever pays us a referral fee, we say so in plain words on the page where we recommend it. That keeps the advice honest. We also build, so we know what is easy and what is not.
It can be, with care. Every plan includes a UK GDPR and data flow note, and a DPIA where one is needed.
Is AI safe under UK GDPR?
We flag the risks early, such as personal data going to an AI provider. For policies, a full risk review or the EU AI Act, see AI governance and compliance. We are not a law firm, so we flag legal questions for your own adviser.
What does an AI consultant cost, and how long does it take?
Price depends on the size of the firm and how many teams we speak to. We scope it on a free call and quote in writing before we start.
Our Staff Time and Cost Calculator helps you estimate the value first. Read our AI adoption guide for UK SMEs for background.
What is the next step?
Start with the free 30 minute call. Tell us where time goes and we will say whether you need a consultant, a build or neither.
If you run a smaller firm, see AI consulting for small businesses.
Questions that come up
What is the difference between an AI consultant and an AI agency?
A consultant advises on what to do. An agency also builds it. We do both, and you can use either part alone.
Do you offer an AI consultant in London?
Yes. HAeX is based in London and works with firms across the UK.
Is the first call really free?
Yes. It is 30 minutes, with no slides and no obligation.
Will you recommend our firm buys software from you?
No. We do not resell software. We recommend what fits.
How long does an engagement take?
It depends on your size and how many teams we speak to. We give a timeline in the written quote.
Can you help if we have already started with AI?
Yes. We review what you have, keep what works and fix what does not.
What happens on the call
- 1
You tell us where your team's time goes
- 2
We say whether you need advice, a build or neither
- 3
You leave with a short list of what to automate first and a rough idea of cost
Prefer to talk first? Ring 07435 708864.
What you now know
- Whether you need an AI consultant
- What a consultant does
- What you get at the end
- What a worked example looks like
- How to choose a consultant
- How an engagement runs
- Whether we are independent
- How we handle UK GDPR
- What it costs and how long it takes
- Your next step
Find where AI fits your business
The first call is free. We tell you where AI would help first, and where it would not.