Almost every business can benefit from AI automation, but we see the biggest impact in companies that handle repetitive tasks, process large amounts of data or serve customers at scale.

We see the biggest impact in businesses such as professional services that can automate client onboarding, proposal generation and inbound lead generation automation. Ecommerce and retail can deploy inventory management, customer support automation and more, marketing agencies have a huge opportunity to automate repetitive marketing tasks, reporting and client campaigns. Financial services are able to automate document processing, risk assessment and more.

The sweet spot? Businesses between 10-500 employees who are growing fast but are bogged down by manual processes. flowio helps to eliminate manual bottlenecks, identify where the real pain points are in your business and develop solutions that save time, letting you do more without scaling headcount.

Our first touchpoint will be a free 30 minute discovery call where we will run through your business, key challenges and where the ideal opportunities for growth exist. We either offer this over video call or phone, or for Scottish businesses - in person if preferred.

If we agree on a partnership - we set out a timeline and structured process unique to your business. On a typical engagement, this can look like:

Discovery (Weeks 1-3) - We audit your current processes in-depth, understanding your current infrastructure, identify key automations or solutions that will drive growth, and assess your AI readiness.

Strategy (Weeks 3-4) - We create your custom AI roadmap, with priority solutions, quick wins, and longer term implementations, key timelines and a KPI framework.

Implementation (Weeks 4-12) - We develop your AI solutions starting with quick wins, then scale to more complex solutions - measuring success at key milestones.

Optimisation (Ongoing) - We monitor performance, refine systems, and identify new opportunities as your business scales.

What makes it work? We combined deep business expertise with technical know-how, focusing on measurable outcomes rather than just technology. You stay involved in strategic decisions while we handle the technical complexity. The result? AI solutions that actually solve real business problems and deliver ROI within 90 days.

AI consultancy varies by business and individual requirements, however a typical AI consultancy service with flowio typically costs between £2,000 - £25,000 depending on project scope, with most small businesses investing £5,000 - £8,000 for meaningful transformation.

We offer a range of engagement packages for AI consultancy services however, and can tailor our services to suit your budget, timelines and requirements.

What influences cost?
Complexity of your processes
Number of systems to integrate
Level of customisation required
Ongoing support needs

Most clients recover their investment within 6-9 months through improved efficiency, and reduced manual work. A £5,000 project that saves 20 hours/week pays for itself in under 6 months.

Budget-friendly start? Our free 30 minute strategy call identifies your biggest opportunities, so you invest in solutions that maximise impact first.

Hiring an AI consultant typically delivers 3-5x faster ROI than building in-house. While internal teams can cost upwards of £80-£150k annually for AI specialists (plus 6-12 months of recruitment) consultants provide immediate expertise at a fraction of the cost.

The key advantages of hiring an AI consultant over hiring an in-house team include speed to market, proven frameworks, expertise across different businesses, non hiring risks and focused outcomes custom to your business.

Talk to us for an in-depth explanation of how you can measure ROI from AI consultancy services.

Most businesses will see initial results within 30-60 days, with significant impact typically achieved in 90 days.

Timeline breakdown
Week 1-2: Assessment and strategy development
Week 3-6: Implementation of quick wins and pilot programs
Week 7-12: Full deployment and optimisations
Month 4+: Scaling successful solutions across the business


Quick wins like automated email responses or data processing improvements often show immediate impact. More complex solutions like predictive analytics or custom AI workflows can take up to 2 or 3 months to deliver measurable results - which is why we base our success outcomes on a 90 day window period.

The key is starting with high-impact, low complexity AI solutions first. This approach delivers early ROI while building momentum for large transformations.

Absolutely not. The best AI consultants translate complex technology into clear business outcomes. That's our job, not yours.

What you bring: Deep knowledge of your business challenges, processes, and goals
What we bring: Technical expertise, implementation experience, and the ability to explain everything in plain English

We handle the technical complexities while you focus on strategic decisions. Our role is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and real business results. We'll educate you on what matters for decision making, but you won't need to understand code or algorithms.

The ideal client? A business leader who knows their industry inside-out but wants expert guidance on where and how AI can drive growth.