AI Consulting Sydney
That Actually Delivers Results
Strategic AI consulting for Sydney SMBs. I help you skip the expensive mistakes, pick the right tools, and ship automations that actually move revenue.
The Bridge Between“We Should Use AI” and Results
AI consulting combines strategic planning with technical implementation guidance. It’s the bridge between “we should probably do something with AI” and “here’s exactly what to build, when, and why.”
For small and medium businesses, getting AI wrong is expensive. You can’t afford to spend six months on a project that doesn’t deliver, or lock yourself into tools that don’t fit your workflows. An experienced AI consultant helps you avoid those mistakes by bringing real-world implementation knowledge to the planning process.
The Australian Context
Data sovereignty matters—your customers expect their information to stay in Australia. Privacy regulations have teeth. And the local business environment has specific needs that generic overseas consulting firms don’t understand.
Working with a Sydney-based AI consultant means getting advice that accounts for these realities.
AI Consulting ServicesI Offer
From strategy to implementation—practical AI guidance that accounts for your budget, technical capabilities, and timeline.
AI Strategy Development & Roadmap
Understand your operations, identify genuine opportunities, and build a realistic 90-day implementation plan with clear milestones, realistic cost projections, and defined success metrics.
Workflow Analysis & Automation
Map your existing processes to find where automation has the biggest impact. Identify quick wins that build momentum alongside strategic plays for long-term competitive advantage.
Custom AI Agent Development
When off-the-shelf tools don't fit, custom AI agents handle customer inquiries, document processing, and workflow automation tailored exactly to your business.
See: Automated ticket triage at $0.01-0.05 per ticketPrivate AI & Local LLM Solutions
Keep sensitive data on your premises with local AI infrastructure. Australian Privacy Act compliance becomes straightforward when your data never leaves your environment.
See: NVIDIA DGX Spark for local AIAI Tool Selection & Implementation
Navigate the overwhelming AI landscape. Evaluate ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot and specialised tools. Avoid vendor lock-in and get staff training for real adoption.
See: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini comparisonHow I Work
A structured process that minimises risk and maximises results
Discovery Call
FreeLearn about your business, your current tech stack, your pain points, and goals. No commitment, no pitch—just an honest assessment of whether AI consulting makes sense.
Workflow Audit & Opportunity Mapping
Detailed analysis of your operations—interviews, documentation review, and shadowing. The output is a prioritised list of automation opportunities scored by impact, complexity, and cost.
Strategy Presentation
Findings and recommendations in plain language. Vendor recommendations, build-vs-buy decisions, realistic timelines. If the answer is "you don't need AI right now," I'll tell you that too.
Implementation Support
Build custom solutions, configure tools, integrate systems, or manage vendor relationships. TypeScript, React, Go—clean, documented code that's yours to keep.
Training & Handover
Your team learns to maintain, troubleshoot, and extend solutions independently. Documentation, training sessions, and ongoing support during the transition.
When Should YouHire an AI Consultant?
Repetitive tasks dominate your team's time
Data entry, scheduling, basic inquiries, document processing—if your staff spends hours on predictable patterns, those are prime automation candidates.
Customer support is becoming a bottleneck
Response times slipping or support costs growing? AI handles tier-one inquiries and routes complex issues to the right people.
You're processing documents manually
Contracts, invoices, forms, applications—anything involving extracting and re-entering information is automation-ready.
Competitors are moving faster
If others in your industry are adopting AI and you're not, that gap compounds over time. Early movers gain lasting advantages.
Privacy concerns about cloud AI tools
Not every business can send sensitive data to external servers. Local AI infrastructure deserves serious consideration.
AI for Small BusinessWhat Actually Works
Content Creation & Marketing
Use AI as a writing partner, not a replacement
Learn to use ChatGPT or Claude effectively before buying specialised tools. Start with your ideas, use AI to accelerate writing—not replace thinking.
Customer Support Automation
60-70% automated resolution rates
Hybrid AI approaches handle common questions while routing complex or emotional situations to people. Faster responses, lower costs, better satisfaction.
Document Intelligence
High-accuracy extraction at scale
Modern AI extracts information from contracts, invoices, forms, and reports reliably. Custom structured output delivers consistent results for high-volume processing.
See: Claude API structured outputInternal Knowledge Bases
Always-available expert for your team
RAG systems answer questions using your company's internal knowledge—procedures, policies, product docs, and historical decisions. Huge gains for complex operations.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Clear scope before any commitment.
Strategy & Consulting
$150–300/hr
Typical engagement: $3,000–7,000
- ✓AI readiness assessment
- ✓90-day implementation roadmap
- ✓Vendor recommendations
- ✓Build-vs-buy analysis
- ✓15–30 hours typical scope
Custom Development
Project-priced
$5,000–50,000+ depending on scope
- ✓Custom AI agents & chatbots
- ✓System integrations
- ✓Private AI infrastructure
- ✓Clean, documented code
- ✓Full ownership of deliverables
Ongoing Support
$1,000–3,000/mo
Monthly retainer
- ✓Regular consultation calls
- ✓Implementation support
- ✓Performance monitoring
- ✓System updates & improvements
- ✓Priority response times
Compare the alternatives: A full-time AI specialist in Sydney costs $150,000–200,000+ per year plus benefits. Project-based consulting delivers expertise when you need it without permanent overhead.
Build vs Buy
Start with existing tools. Seriously. Custom development makes sense in specific situations.
Buy (Off-the-Shelf)
- ✓ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini handle 80% of common use cases
- ✓Faster to deploy, lower upfront cost
- ✓Continuous updates from the vendor
- ✓Best starting point for most businesses
Build (Custom)
- ✓Unique workflows that commercial tools don’t support
- ✓Deep integration with existing systems
- ✓Data privacy requirements preclude cloud solutions
- ✓Competitive differentiation through AI capabilities
Keeping Your BusinessInformation Secure
When you use ChatGPT or Claude through their web interfaces, your conversations pass through external servers. For casual use, that’s fine. For sensitive business information—customer data, financial records, strategic plans, proprietary processes—it’s potentially problematic.
Enterprise plans offer better protections but are expensive. For many SMBs, the per-seat cost doesn’t make economic sense.
The Australian Privacy Act requires businesses to handle personal information appropriately. For regulated industries—healthcare, legal, financial services—local AI infrastructure eliminates data sovereignty questions entirely.
Local AI Infrastructure
- ✓Models run on your hardware—data never leaves your environment
- ✓Open-source models (Llama, Mistral, Qwen) rival commercial offerings
- ✓Hardware requirements are falling—capable workstations suffice
- ✓Turnkey solutions like NVIDIA DGX Spark available
Why Work With aSydney-Based Consultant
Local Understanding
I know the Australian business environment, regulatory landscape, and practical constraints Sydney businesses face.
Face-to-Face Available
For strategy discussions and complex problem-solving, in-person meetings accomplish more than video calls.
Timezone Alignment
When issues arise, you don't wait overnight for responses. Support happens in your business hours.
Long-Term Partnership
AI evolves constantly. A local consultant who knows your business helps you adapt as new opportunities emerge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about AI consulting for Australian businesses