Local businesses are sitting on goldmines of untapped AI potential, but most don't know where to start creating a massive opportunity for you to bridge the gap between AI tools and practical business applications.
This section does not teach you how to do these things. It's intended to provide idea vectors for you to pursue.
Core AI consulting services
Most businesses know AI exists but have no idea how it applies to their daily operations. But you could learn how to translate AI capabilities into specific business solutions will command premium rates.
AI strategy development
- Help businesses identify AI opportunities in their operations
- Create AI adoption roadmaps and implementation timelines
- Conduct AI readiness assessments
- Develop AI governance frameworks
Customer service AI solutions
- Implement chatbots for websites and social media
- Set up AI phone systems for appointment booking
- Create AI-powered FAQ systems
- Deploy customer sentiment analysis tools
Marketing and sales AI
- Set up AI-powered email marketing automation
- Implement predictive customer analytics
- Create personalised product recommendation systems
- Develop AI-driven social media content strategies
Operational efficiency AI
- Automate data entry and document processing
- Implement inventory management AI systems
- Create predictive maintenance schedules
- Set up AI-powered scheduling and resource allocation
Content creation AI services
- AI-assisted copywriting for websites and ads
- Automated social media content generation
- AI-powered video and image editing services
- Create AI content workflows for blogs and newsletters
Industry specific AI solutions
Every industry has unique pain points that AI can solve, but the patterns on how to solve them are quite analogous. Figure it out - and there’s lots of work to do.
Retail and e-commerce
- AI-powered inventory forecasting
- Dynamic pricing optimisation
- Customer behavior analysis
- Fraud detection systems
Healthcare and wellness
- Patient appointment optimisation
- Medical record digitisation and analysis
- Treatment outcome prediction
- Health monitoring dashboard setup
Real estate
- Property valuation AI tools
- Lead scoring and qualification systems
- Market trend analysis
- Virtual property tour automation
Restaurants and food services
- Menu optimisation based on sales data
- Demand forecasting for ingredients
- Customer preference analysis
- Automated ordering systems
Professional services
- Document automation and template generation
- Client communication AI assistants
- Project timeline prediction
- Billing and invoicing automation
Implementation and support services
The real money isn't just in recommending AI tools it's in actually implementing them, training staff, and providing ongoing support as businesses navigate their AI transformation.
AI tool setup and integration
- Configure existing AI platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)
- Integrate AI tools with current business systems
- Set up data pipelines for AI applications
- Create custom AI workflows using no-code tools
Training and change management
- Staff training on AI tool usage
- Create AI usage guidelines and best practices
- Ongoing support and troubleshooting
- Performance monitoring and optimisation
Data management and analytics
- Clean and organise business data for AI use
- Set up analytics dashboards
- Create automated reporting systems
- Implement data security measures
Conclusion
Local businesses are burning.
They hear about the AI hype but have no idea what to do.
This creates an opening.
Start solving their problems and show how easy it is.
And if you pick areas that are genuinely not going to run into governance or ethics concerns you can go fast, and you can charge by the widget.
This is a massive underserved market. The big boys dont even know how to get started.
Every shop and business you can see could be a potential client.
Walk in and ask.