AI consulting, implementation, and automationStraight answers about AI for your business
The questions Dayton business owners ask us most about AI consulting, AI implementation, AI integration, and AI automation, answered without the jargon.
See our AI consulting services → What is AI consulting?
AI consulting is helping a business figure out where artificial intelligence can save time or make money, choosing the right tools, and putting them to work. At 4 Eyes Creative that includes the build and the team training, not just a strategy document.
How much does AI consulting cost?
For a small business, an AI readiness review usually runs from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, and ours is included free in our marketing audit. A single workflow pilot with training typically lands in the low to mid four figures. Ongoing support is a monthly retainer. The software itself is usually the smallest line item.
How long does AI implementation take?
A readiness audit takes one to two weeks. A first workflow can be live in two to four weeks and measured over the following 30 days. A rollout across several workflows usually takes three to six months, with training spread throughout.
What is the difference between AI consulting, AI implementation, and AI integration?
AI consulting decides what to do. AI implementation puts it into your daily work so people actually use it. AI integration connects AI to the systems you already run, like your CRM, inbox, phone system, or website, so information moves without anyone copying and pasting.
Do I need a custom AI build or can I use existing tools?
Most businesses under 50 employees don't need custom development. Configured tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and the AI features already inside your CRM cover most needs. We build custom only when there's a real gap, and we'll tell you when there isn't.
Is it safe to put company data into AI tools?
It can be, with the right setup. Use business or enterprise accounts that don't train on your data, keep protected information out of personal accounts, put a person in front of anything that reaches a customer, and write a short AI use policy. Law firms, medical practices, and defense suppliers need that setup documented before launch.