Practical AI for companies that actually have to run a business.
SMBs don't have an AI lab. They have one operations lead who's already stretched. We ship AI that lives inside their real tools and needs no in-house ML team to maintain.
No ML team required Runs on existing tools Fixed cost, fixed scope
Why enterprise AI advice doesn't fit SMBs
Most AI consulting content is written for Fortune 500 companies. It assumes you have a data team, a cloud architect, and a CIO who can sponsor a multi-year programme. SMBs have none of that.
AI for SMBs has to be different: ship something in 4 weeks, measure it in euros saved or made, run it on the SaaS tools the company already pays for, and not require anyone to learn Python.
That's how our SMB engagements are structured.
How SMB projects run
2-hour scoping
Free call. We map your pain points and identify the top 1–2 AI wins.
4-week build
Fixed scope, fixed price. One use case. Shipped end of week 4.
Runbook + training
Your team learns to operate it. Docs, videos, and a support window.
Next wave (optional)
After the first win proves out, we scope the next 2–3 automations.
Right fit for SMBs that
Good fit
- Have 10–500 employees
- Pay for modern SaaS (HubSpot, Shopify, Holded, Xero, etc.)
- Have a specific pain point costing €5K+/month
Not a good fit
- Solo founders pre-revenue
- Want a "chief AI officer" engagement — we're builders, not exec coaches
Questions we hear all the time
What does a typical SMB project cost?
€8K–€25K fixed fee for the first build, depending on integration complexity. Ongoing support: €1K–€3K/month.
Do we need a cloud account?
Either we use yours or set one up cheaply. Most SMB deployments run on Cloudflare Workers or tiny VPS — tens of euros/month, not thousands.
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Let's see if we're the right fit.
30-minute call. We'll tell you honestly whether we can help — or if someone else is a better fit.
Or email us at contact@unlockmanagement.com