An AI strategy for a small business is a short roadmap: pick 1–2 processes that burn time or money, prove a pilot in weeks, then decide whether to buy a tool or build a feature. Skip moonshots until a pilot shows minutes or dollars saved.
What an AI consultant should actually do
- Map workflows and data you already have
- Rank use cases by ROI and risk
- Run a thin pilot with success metrics
- Recommend buy vs build with costs
A 30-day SMB AI roadmap
- Week 1 — list repetitive tasks with owners and frequency
- Week 2 — pick one pilot; define “saved hours” metric
- Week 3 — implement with a tool or thin custom feature
- Week 4 — measure; keep, kill, or productize
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Natalie Oppenheimer
Founder & CEO, Equestro Labs — building mobile apps with western grit and modern craft.