Stop Talking AI,

Start Getting Results

Maximize efficiency, optimize resources, and drive innovation with the power of intelligent technologies.

Every manufacturing business is unique and needs a guide who helps them towards their own AI solutions, designed to address their specific challenges and opportunities.

Discover how you can leverage AI for maximum impact.

Let's face it, many companies are unsure about the specific ways AI can benefit their operations and improve their bottom line.

Or they often struggle to create a clear, step-by-step plan for implementing AI in their operations.

But imagine stepping into an environment where people have the time to think and to be creative. Where they are working on further improving their processes. Where teams not only drive innovation but make it happen.

Which AI applications can help to achieve this?

Generative AI gives SMEs a powerful tool for content creation, streamlining marketing, and enhancing communication. Applications range from generating product descriptions and social media posts to drafting professional reports and emails.
What to expect, is increased content output, reduced time spent on routine tasks, and improved consistency in communication materials.
In short, this tool helps SMEs with their brand presence and to improve efficiency in content-driven workflows.

Generative AI

Generative AI as a Thought Partner allows interactive problem-solving and strategic thinking by adding “context” to the plain GenAI. SMEs can use this approach to engage in dynamic brainstorming sessions, explore diverse perspectives, compare actions and develop robust strategic plans.
This results in improved decision-making quality, enhanced innovation, and faster identification of potential challenges and solutions. By acting as a virtual collaborator, GenAI enables SMEs to navigate complex business scenarios with greater clarity and confidence.

GenAI as a Thought Partner

Workflow GenAI uses AI-powered content creation in existing business processes, automating specific tasks and streamlining operations, but without learning and taking decisions.
This includes automated customer service responses, report summarisation, and data entry, leading to increased operational efficiency and productivity.
SMEs can expect reduced manual effort, faster turnaround times, and improved consistency in output.
It enables businesses to optimise their workflows and free up valuable time for strategic initiatives.

Workflow GenAI

Agentic AI

Agentic AI gives workflows more autonomy, empowering AI systems to perform tasks with minimal human intervention as they learn and execute. This results in increased automation, reduced reliance on manual intervention, and improved resource allocation.
By enabling AI to autonomously manage key business functions, SMEs can enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
Examples are automated CRM tasks, intelligent scheduling, and proactive inventory management.

Finally, Autonomous AI represents the most advanced level of AI integration, enabling systems to operate independently as they learn and adapt to changing conditions.
Applications include fully self-steering production processes, automated supply chain management, autonomous quality control, and self-managing marketing campaigns.
SMEs can expect significant reductions in operational costs, maximized efficiency, and improved decision-making based on real-time data.
This level of AI allows SMEs to operate with unparalleled efficiency and agility, and helping them to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Autonomous AI

So, knowing the benefits of introducing AI into a small or midsize business is one thing, but actually to stop talking AI and to start getting results is another.

But don’t worry, I am here to help.

I'm Guido, and I understand your challenges.

AI is changing how businesses operate, but implementing it isn't solely a technical endeavor, it it not another IT project. It's about aligning AI tools with your existing business strategy to achieve your long-term objectives.

Think of AI as a strategic partner for innovation and a tool to enhance efficiency. The focus should be on identifying where and how AI can strengthen your core business operations.

I'm Guido De Gols, and I provide advisory and consulting services. With over three decades of experience guiding leaders through complex challenges, I focus on achieving strategic and operational excellence. I've found that AI presents significant opportunities for business improvement.

My clients benefit from my understanding of AI, combined with my extensive experience across finance, IT, operations, and supply chain, to drive growth and optimize their businesses.

My approach emphasizes practical guidance and tangible results. I work closely with business leaders, offering support and accountability to ensure they achieve their strategic goals and operational excellence.

Exploring AI's potential impact doesn't need to be complex. I'm curious to discover what AI could mean for your business.

Benefits of AI

Enhanced Operational Efficiency

AI can automate repetitive tasks, freeing up your team to focus on strategic initiatives. This leads to streamlined workflows and reduced operational costs.

Improved Decision-Making

By analyzing large datasets, AI can provide valuable insights, enabling you to make data-driven decisions that enhance your business strategy.

Personalized Customer Experiences

AI-powered tools can help you understand customer preferences, allowing you to tailor your products and services for increased satisfaction and loyalty.

Optimized Resource Allocation

AI can predict demand and optimize inventory management, ensuring you have the right resources at the right time, minimizing waste and maximizing profitability.

Faster Innovation Cycles

AI can accelerate research and development processes, enabling you to bring new products and services to market more quickly.

How it Works

01

Book/schedule

We schedule a free session, where we can compare our views on your AI challenges and I would be able to help. It allows us to check if we both agree to further explore a potential co-operation.

02

How are we going to handle this?

We start with a planning session. As there different ways to get AI operational, it is important we agree on the best way to start implementing it in your business.

Start with Agile Strategy? Get a Thinking Partner up and running? Try some simple workflows? Kick off a transformation project?

03

We’ll get to work

You and your team execute.
You lead and take decisions where needed.
You will get my support, my ideas and my blunt opinion.

What are the Top 5 Biggest False Believes on AI for SMEs?

1. AI is Only for Big Tech Companies

  • Many small and midsize companies believe that AI is a technology reserved for large tech giants or multinational corporations with massive budgets, but...

  • AI solutions are increasingly accessible and scalable for businesses of all sizes. Cloud-based AI services, open-source tools, and AI-as-a-Service platforms have democratized access to AI technologies, making it feasible and beneficial for smaller companies to implement AI strategies.

2. AI Requires a Complete Overhaul of Existing Systems

  • Companies often think that adopting AI means replacing all their current systems and processes, leading to massive disruption and cost, but...

  • AI can be implemented incrementally and integrated with existing systems. Many AI solutions are designed to complement and enhance current processes rather than replace them entirely. Gradual implementation can yield significant benefits while minimizing disruption.

3. AI Will Replace Human Workers

  • There's a widespread misconception that implementing AI will lead to widespread job losses and replacement of human workers, but...

  • While AI can automate certain tasks, it often leads to job transformation rather than elimination. AI typically augments human capabilities, allowing workers to focus on higher-value tasks that require creativity, emotional intelligence, and complex decision-making. In many cases, AI creates new job roles and opportunities.

4. AI Requires a Team of Data Scientists and AI Experts

  • Companies believe they need to hire a large team of AI specialists and data scientists to implement and manage AI solutions, but...

  • While expertise is valuable, many AI solutions are becoming more user-friendly and accessible to non-experts. With the right guidance and tools, existing staff can often be trained to work with AI systems. Additionally, partnering with AI consultants or using AI-as-a-Service platforms can provide necessary expertise without the need for a large in-house team.

5. AI Provides Instant, Magic Solutions to All Problems

  • Some companies expect AI to be a silver bullet that will instantly solve all their business challenges without effort or strategic planning, but...

  • AI is a powerful tool, but it requires careful planning, quality data, and ongoing management to be effective. It's not a magic solution but rather a technology that needs to be aligned with business goals, integrated thoughtfully into processes, and continuously monitored and adjusted. The benefits of AI often accrue over time as systems learn and improve.

FAQ

What exactly does "AI consulting for SMEs and startups" mean?

I help you integrate AI tools and strategies to realise your goals and boost efficiency, innovation or service. I'll show you how AI can be your secret weapon.

How can AI act as a "thinking partner" for my business?

AI can analyze data, generate insights, and even help with creative problem-solving. It's like having a hyper-efficient assistant who never needs sleep or coffee. I'll help you leverage AI to explore new ideas and make better decisions.

What kind of AI strategies can you help me develop? Do I need to know how to code in Python?

No coding required! We’ll focus on practical, actionable strategies tailored to your business needs. Whether it's automating workflows, improving customer service, or identifying new market opportunities, I'll guide you through the AI maze. I speak human and business, not just computer.

How can AI improve my business processes? Will it replace my team?

Together we’ll focus on automating repetitive tasks, streamlining workflows, and optimising operations. Think of it as freeing up your team to focus on what they do best – the human stuff.

Efficiency? My business is already efficient! What more can AI do?

AI can uncover hidden inefficiencies and identify opportunities you might be missing. It's like finding that extra 10% you didn't know you had.

What's the ROI (Return on Investment) of AI consulting? Will I be swimming in gold coins?

The focus will be on delivering tangible results based on your business needs, not the latest fashion. Think increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. I'll work with you to measure the impact and ensure you're getting a solid return.

My business is small and budget-conscious. Is AI consulting even feasible for me?

Absolutely! I specialise in helping SMEs and startups. I understand the unique challenges you face and offer tailored solutions that fit your budget. I believe AI should be accessible to everyone, not just the big players.

What makes your AI consulting services different from other firms? Is it your charming personality?

While my charming personalitiy definitely helps, I pride myself on my practical, results-oriented approach. I focus on delivering actionable insights and helping you achieve your business goals. And yes, a little humor makes the journey more enjoyable.

How do I get started?

Simply reach out to me on the contact form below or message me on LinkedIn. We'll schedule a free meeting to discuss your needs and explore how AI can help your business thrive. And to make sure that us working together would be a good idea.

Contact me.

It all begins with an idea.

Next you have to see if the idea makes sense.

Then you have to determine if you can realise this idea.

Finally, this is a peoples business,
so we have to make sure we can solve it together.

If you want to discuss your idea with me, let me know.
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