AI Automation

AI Automation for Consulting

Consulting businesses deal with tracking billable hours across multiple clients. AI Automation fixes that. We build custom ai automation solutions for consulting professionals, starting from $2,997. We automate the repetitive work that drains your team's time. Email responses, data entry, document processing, lead follow-ups. If a human is doing it on autopilot, an AI should be doing it instead.

30%

of hours worked globally could be automated with current AI technology

McKinsey Global Institute, 2024

40-60%

reduction in operational costs with AI automation

McKinsey 2025

20-30 hours

per month saved by small businesses using workflow automation

Deloitte 2024

Consultants spend more time writing proposals than doing the work they are proposing. A good template system with AI assistance cuts that in half.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Consulting Challenges That AI Automation Solves

Business, management, and specialist consulting services. These are the specific problems we see consulting businesses bring to us:

1. Tracking billable hours across multiple clients. Our approach: automations connect to your existing tools (no rip and replace). This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

2. Managing project deliverables and timelines. Our approach: reclaim 10 to 20 hours per week of manual work. This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

3. Creating and sending professional proposals. Our approach: start with one automation and scale from there. This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

4. Maintaining client relationships and follow-ups. Our approach: automations connect to your existing tools (no rip and replace). This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

AI Automation Solutions for Consulting

Based on the challenges above, here are the applications we recommend for consulting businesses:

Time Tracking: Billable hours tracker with client allocation. Learn how to build a time tracking.

Proposal Generator: Professional proposal and quote generator. Learn how to build a proposal generator.

Customer Portal: Secure document sharing and project updates. Learn how to build a customer portal.

Each of these can be customised to your specific consulting workflows. We scope the exact features you need during a free consultation.

What Consulting Businesses Can Expect

We measure success by real business outcomes, not feature lists. For consulting businesses, the key metrics are:

Billable utilisation rate: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Proposal conversion rate: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Client retention: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Tech adoption in consulting is at the high level. Consulting is already a tech-savvy industry. The businesses that stand out are the ones with custom tools built specifically for their operations, not the ones using the same platforms as everyone else.

Typical investment: $1000-3000. Most consulting clients see measurable ROI within the first month.

How We Work with Consulting Clients

Discovery. You tell us about your consulting business: what is working, what is not, and what you wish you had. We ask about your current tools, team size, and daily workflows.

Scoping and quote. We define exactly what we will build and send you a fixed-price quote. No hourly rates. For consulting projects, this usually falls within $1000-3000.

Build. We build your solution, typically within 1-3 weeks. You talk directly to our founder and lead engineer. No project managers or middlemen.

Launch and handover. We deploy, walk your team through everything, and provide ongoing support. You own all the code and data.

Consulting in Melbourne

Melbourne CBD has a thriving consulting sector with many boutique firms competing against large players

We have worked with consulting businesses across Melbourne's inner suburbs, outer suburbs, and regional Victoria. Whether you are based in the CBD, Fitzroy, or Geelong, we can meet in person or work remotely.

At a Glance

ChallengeSolutionExpected Outcome
Tracking billable hours across multiple clientsTime Tracking: Billable hours tracker with client allocationBillable utilisation rate
Managing project deliverables and timelinesProposal Generator: Professional proposal and quote generatorProposal conversion rate
Creating and sending professional proposalsCustomer Portal: Secure document sharing and project updatesClient retention
Maintaining client relationships and follow-upsTime Tracking: Billable hours tracker with client allocationBillable utilisation rate

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we start with a pilot version of AI Automation for our Consulting business?

That is exactly how we recommend starting. Build a focused pilot, test it with real users, and expand from there. This approach saves money and ensures you are building something that actually works for your Consulting team.

Does AI Automation include reporting for my Consulting business?

Yes. We can build dashboards and reports tailored to the metrics that matter in Consulting. Whether you need daily summaries, monthly trends, or real-time data, we will set it up so you always know how things are going.

How customised is AI Automation for Consulting businesses?

Completely. Unlike generic software, we build AI Automation around how your Consulting business actually works. Every feature, workflow, and screen is designed for your specific needs.

Will there be downtime when rolling out AI Automation in my Consulting business?

No. We plan rollouts carefully to avoid disrupting your Consulting operations. New systems run alongside existing ones during the transition, so there is no downtime for your team or customers.

Can I access AI Automation on my phone for my Consulting business?

Yes. We build responsive web applications that work on phones, tablets, and desktops. You and your Consulting team can access everything from any device with an internet connection.

How much time will we actually save?

It varies by business, but most of our clients save 10 to 20 hours per week across their team. We measure this during the audit phase by timing your current manual processes. You will know the expected ROI before we start building.

Can you automate processes that involve documents and PDFs?

Yes. AI document processing is one of our most common automation requests. We can extract data from invoices, contracts, forms, and receipts automatically. The AI reads the document, pulls out the relevant fields, and pushes the data wherever it needs to go.

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