Repeated data entry
The same customer details are copied between forms, email, calendars and spreadsheets, increasing errors and wasting time.
AI automation services
Practical AI automation services for small businesses
We identify repetitive work, design a reliable workflow and connect the tools your team already uses. The result is less manual admin and a clearer route from enquiry to completed task.
The problem
Manual work grows faster than the team
Small businesses often rely on inboxes, spreadsheets and individual memory to keep work moving. That can function at low volume, but it becomes fragile as enquiries and customer expectations increase.
Slow follow-up
New enquiries wait for someone to notice, qualify and reply, so strong opportunities can go cold.
No clear ownership
Tasks are hidden across personal inboxes and informal notes, making it difficult to see what needs attention.
The solution
Automation designed around a real business process
We map the current process first, remove unnecessary steps and automate only the parts that benefit from consistency. A typical project may connect a website form to a CRM, send an immediate acknowledgement, create a task, notify the right person and schedule follow-up if no action is taken.
Every workflow includes clear ownership, exception handling and a way for staff to step in. We test the process before it becomes part of everyday work.
Benefits
What a well-designed workflow improves
- Respond to enquiries more quickly without monitoring every channel manually.
- Reduce avoidable mistakes caused by copying information between systems.
- Give staff a consistent process that is easier to follow and improve.
- Create a clearer record of customer activity and outstanding actions.
- Free up time for sales, delivery and customer relationships.
Use cases
Where this service can be applied
Enquiry routing
Send leads to the correct person based on service, location or urgency.
Document workflows
Create standard documents, request missing details and notify staff when files are ready.
Customer follow-up
Trigger useful reminders after quotes, appointments or completed work.
Internal task creation
Turn approved forms or emails into assigned tasks with due dates and context.
Managed AI receptionist service
Clear AI receptionist pricing for UK small businesses.
Choose the level of website and system ownership that suits your business. Setup prices depend on scope and a final quote follows a review.
Founding-client availability: first 3–5 clients
Existing website
Founding Client AI Receptionist Pilot
£495 setup
£149/month · 30-day pilot
Best for: An existing website that needs one AI receptionist for one business location.
Request an AI Receptionist PilotRecommended for most small businesses
New website + managed AI
Website + Managed AI Receptionist
From £1,995
Typical projects £2,995–£3,995 · £199–£299/month
Best for: A new or improved website with a managed AI receptionist.
Request a Website and AI ConsultationDirect ownership and bespoke deployment
Client-owned bespoke system
Fully Client-Owned Deployment
From £5,000
Typical projects £6,000–£10,000+ · Optional support £250–£750/month
Best for: A business that needs direct ownership of its website, AI system and infrastructure.
Discuss a Client-Owned DeploymentExisting website supportedYesReplaced or redesignedCustom
Website build includedNoYesYes
AI receptionistManagedManagedClient-owned
CRM dashboardIncludedIncludedIndependent
Infrastructure ownershipAITechHybridClient
OpenAI accountAITechAITechClient
Setup price£495 founding-client setupFrom £1,995; typical £2,995–£3,995From £5,000; typical £6,000–£10,000+
Monthly price£149/month£199–£299/monthOptional £250–£750 support
Managed monthly service includes hosting, AI usage within fair-use limits, CRM access, conversation storage, monitoring, software and security updates, minor approved knowledge changes and basic support. No plan includes unlimited AI usage; custom integrations and high-volume usage are separately quoted. Founding-client pricing is limited and future standard pricing is expected to be higher. Client-owned deployment provider costs are paid directly by the client.
Ownership and scope
Choose the right level of control.
For both managed options, you own your domain, website content, business email and brand assets. AITech manages the AI receptionist platform and technical infrastructure.
Existing Website AI
You keep your website, domain and business email. AITech manages the AI platform, hosting, infrastructure, security, updates and fair-use AI usage.
Website + Managed AI
You own the domain, website content, business email and brand assets. The final quote depends on number of pages, content requirements, design complexity, required integrations and migration from an existing site.
Client-Owned System
This bespoke deployment gives you the domain, business email, website, source-code repository (subject to contract), Vercel account, Supabase project, OpenAI API account, database, analytics and infrastructure billing. Provider costs are paid directly by you; maintenance and custom development are optional and separately scoped. Final pricing depends on technical and compliance requirements.
FAQ
Questions about ai automation services
What can an AI automation service automate?
Common opportunities include enquiry handling, CRM updates, appointment reminders, document preparation, follow-up messages and internal task routing.
Do we need to replace our current software?
Usually not. We first assess whether your existing website, email, calendar, CRM and forms can be connected safely.
Will automation remove human control?
No. Important decisions, sensitive messages and exceptions can remain with your team while routine steps are automated.
How do you choose the first workflow?
We prioritise a repeated process with clear inputs, measurable time cost and a low-risk path to improvement.
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