AI Consulting for Small Business
AI consulting for small business helps you decide where AI will actually pay off, then implement it safely. A good AI consultant reviews your workflows and data, picks the right tools, sets policies so staff use AI responsibly, and helps roll out automations and assistants without exposing client or company information.
25+ years in technology and security. No cost, no obligation.
What does an AI consultant for small business do?
- AI strategy: identify the use cases that save the most time or create the most value for your business.
- Readiness and risk: find shadow AI and data exposure through an AI readiness assessment.
- Tool selection: compare options such as ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Gemini or a private LLM.
- Implementation: act as your AI implementation consultant to set up tools, integrations and AI automation.
- Governance: write the policies and controls covered in AI governance for small business.
- Training: help your team use AI well and safely.
Who is AI consulting for?
Small and mid-sized businesses across the United States that want to use AI but do not have an in-house AI or security team. It also fits startups that need senior technology guidance; see our fractional CTO service. Based in South Florida? Visit our AI consultant in Fort Lauderdale page.
How does our AI consulting work?
- Free 30-minute call: your goals, tools and concerns.
- Assess: current AI use, data and risks.
- Plan: a prioritized roadmap of use cases, tools and policies.
- Implement: secure setup of tools and automations, with your team involved.
- Support: ongoing advice as AI tools and your business change.
Why choose a security-first AI consultant?
Most AI problems in small businesses are not about the model. They are about data going where it should not, accounts with too much access, and no rules for staff. JR Secure Design brings 25+ years of technology and security experience, so every recommendation weighs value and risk together. Our work is aligned to recognized frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
Where should a small business start with AI?
Start with what your team already uses. Put a simple policy in place (our free AI acceptable use policy template helps), check your data exposure, then automate one high-value workflow at a time. If you use Microsoft 365, review Copilot security risks first.
Frequently asked questions
How much does AI consulting cost?
Engagements are scoped to your needs, so we cover options on a free 30-minute call instead of publishing prices.
Do you work with businesses outside Florida?
Yes. We work with small businesses across the United States, remotely and on site in South Florida.
What is the difference between an AI consultant and an AI implementation consultant?
An AI consultant helps decide what to do; an AI implementation consultant helps build and roll it out. We do both.
Do we need technical staff to work with you?
No. We explain decisions in plain English and work with whoever manages your IT today.
Can you help us write an AI policy?
Yes. AI policy and governance are a core part of our consulting.
Questions? Email sales@jrsdi.com or call (202) 892-7189.