AI Efficiency Audit · UK SMEs
We help UK SMEs identify exactly where operational time is lost and implement AI solutions that deliver measurable results — without the jargon.
30 minutes discovery call· Free · No obligation
SME Pain Points
Based on current research across 5.8 million UK businesses, these are the most persistent operational pain points SME owners face today — each with a direct AI-driven solution.
Every one of these can be addressed through a structured AI efficiency audit.
47% of SMEs cite rising input costs as their top challenge. Late client payments create dangerous gaps — 1 in 3 SMEs carry debt
Energy costs are 70% above 2021 levels. NI employer contributions rose in April 2025. Financial distress jumped 44% YoY — 67,369 UK firms now affected.
Staff spend hours daily on data entry, approvals, and reporting — tasks automation eliminates. Leaders get trapped working in, not on, the business.
Most SMEs run 6–12 disconnected SaaS tools causing data silos and duplicated effort. IT downtime costs an estimated £12,000+ per hour in lost productivity.
Keeping pace with AI is now a top-5 challenge for UK SMEs — for the first time ever. Most owners don't know where to start. Vendor advice is generic and often self-serving.
43% of UK businesses were attacked in 2025. SMEs are prime targets due to under-resourced security. Phishing accounts for 85% of all breaches — ransomware is rising fast.
Limited budgets and no systematic retention strategy. SMEs compete against enterprises with AI-powered personalisation at scale — and lose leads they could have kept.
58% of SMEs expect skills shortages, especially in digital roles. 80% of staff turnover is caused by poor hiring. New day-one Employment Rights (April 2026) add HR admin burden.
Making Tax Digital, Companies House ID verification, DMCC Act subscription rules, and the Employment Rights Bill all land in 2026 — adding significant admin overhead to SMEs.
A Zentico audit identifies which apply to your business and prioritises solutions by impact and ease of implementation.
The Service
A structured, four-phase analysis of how your business operates — where time is being lost, and which AI tools and automations will deliver the highest measurable return.
Specific to your team size, tools, sector, and budget. No guesswork. No jargon.
Start with a Free Call →Deep mapping of your operational processes — how work flows, where bottlenecks form, and where skilled people are wasting time on tasks machines can do.
Pinpointing the exact processes, handoffs, and manual steps consuming the most time — quantified by cost so priorities are clear.
A curated, vendor-agnostic shortlist of AI tools matched to your workflows and budget — with clear reasoning, not commission-driven advice.
A prioritised, phased plan sequenced by impact and ease of adoption — so results come in weeks, not months.
How It Works
A 30-minute conversation about your business, your team, and where time is being lost. No preparation needed — just an open, honest conversation.
Book now →I analyse your workflows in depth, identify the highest-impact automation opportunities, and research the specific tools best matched to your situation and budget.
You receive a clear, written implementation plan with specific recommendations, prioritisation by ROI, and practical guidance on your next steps.
Client Reviews
"Saved us 15 hours weekly. The AI tools paid for themselves instantly."
Sarah Jenkins
"Expert roadmap without the hype. Exactly what our tech stack needed."
Marcus Thorne
"Automated lead qualification is like having two extra full-time staff members."
David Chen
About
Technology Advisor
I work exclusively with UK SME owners and operators who want to apply AI and automation in a grounded, practical way — not theoretically, and not expensively.
My background spans operational process design, workflow automation, and technology advisory across a range of UK industries. I don't sell software, don't take vendor commissions, and have no interest in recommending tools you don't actually need.
What I do is spend time understanding how your business actually runs, then give you a specific, honest view of where AI can genuinely save you time and money — and where it can't.
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Book a free 30-minute assessment. No sales pitch, no obligation — just an honest conversation about your operations and where AI could make a real difference in 2026.
30 minutes · Free · No obligation