AI opportunity assessment
We interview your team, map key processes and rank opportunities by hours saved, risk and cost.
AI consulting
AI consulting for Winnipeg and Manitoba small businesses
Our AI consulting in Winnipeg starts with your business, not the technology. We look at where your team's hours actually go, find the two or three places where AI can take real work off their plate, and then we build it. You get recommendations you can act on, plus a team that can deliver them.
Most AI advice stops at the slide deck
Owners tell us the same story. They know AI matters, they've tried ChatGPT, and they've read the headlines. But they don't know which tasks are worth automating, which tools are safe for client data, or what any of it should cost.
A good AI consultant should answer those questions in weeks, not months, and should be willing to say "don't use AI for that" when a simpler fix is better.
Scope
What an engagement includes
Tool selection
ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini or a purpose-built tool? We compare them against your data, budget and privacy needs.
AI use policy
A short, readable policy covering what staff can and can't put into AI tools, written for Canadian privacy law.
Pilot build
We build the highest-value idea as a working pilot, usually an automation, an assistant or an AI receptionist.
Measurement
We agree on the numbers up front (hours, response time, errors) and report on them after launch.
Funding support
If you're applying for BDC LIFT or another program, we help scope the project so it fits the criteria.
AI consulting across Manitoba
We're based in Winnipeg and work on-site across the city. For businesses elsewhere in Manitoba, including Steinbach, Brandon, Selkirk and Winkler, we run the assessment remotely and visit for kickoff when it helps. See our service areas.
Paying for it: BDC LIFT and other funding
BDC's LIFT program, launched in April 2026, offers loans for AI and digital adoption. It requires a plan from BDC Advisory Services and the use of Canadian technology suppliers and integrators. As a Manitoba-based integrator, we can be that supplier. There's a $1M revenue floor, so it isn't a fit for everyone. Our BDC LIFT guide explains who qualifies, and our AI funding guide covers the Manitoba alternatives.
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
- 01
Audit
A free 45-minute call. We map the process, count the hours and tell you whether it's worth automating.
- 02
Scope & quote
A written, fixed-price scope: what gets built, what it connects to, and how we'll measure it.
- 03
Build & test
We build in your accounts, test with your real data, and run it alongside the old way until you trust it.
- 04
Handover & support
Documentation, a walkthrough for your team, and 30 days of fixes. Ongoing support is optional.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
What does an AI consultant actually do for a small business?
We find the specific tasks where AI can save time or improve service, recommend the right tools, set rules for safe use, and build the first solution. You end up with something working, not just a report.
How much does AI consulting cost?
Assessments usually run a few thousand dollars, and implementation is quoted per project. Our pricing page lists current ranges.
Is it safe to use AI with client data?
It can be, with the right tools and settings. Consumer AI accounts and business accounts handle data very differently. Our AI privacy guide covers PIPEDA and Manitoba's PHIA.
Do we need to be a tech company to benefit?
No. Our clients are contractors, clinics, accounting firms and realtors. The best AI projects are usually unglamorous: answering calls, reading documents, drafting follow-ups.
Can you find an AI consultant near me?
If you're in Winnipeg, we come to you. Elsewhere in Manitoba, we work remotely and visit when it's useful.
Not sure where to start? Start with one process.
Book a free 45-minute automation audit. We'll map one workflow with you and tell you honestly whether it's worth automating.