AI Development

AI Software Development for Consulting

Consulting businesses deal with tracking billable hours across multiple clients. AI Software Development fixes that. We build custom ai development solutions for consulting professionals, starting from $4,997. We build software with AI baked in from day one. Not bolted on as an afterthought. From intelligent dashboards to predictive tools, we ship AI-powered applications that solve real problems for Australian businesses.

72%

of organisations have adopted AI in at least one business function

McKinsey Global Survey on AI, 2024

40-60%

reduction in operational costs with AI automation

McKinsey 2025

72%

of organisations have adopted AI in at least one business function

McKinsey 2025

The speed at which non-technical founders are shipping production software has changed the baseline expectation for what a small team can build. Businesses that needed six months and a development agency two years ago are now validating ideas in a weekend. That is not an exaggeration. The tools have genuinely crossed that threshold.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Consulting Challenges That AI Development 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: built on proven AI infrastructure (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source models). This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

2. Managing project deliverables and timelines. Our approach: direct access to the founder and lead developer. This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

3. Creating and sending professional proposals. Our approach: working prototypes within the first week. This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

4. Maintaining client relationships and follow-ups. Our approach: built on proven AI infrastructure (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source models). This directly addresses the way consulting professionals actually work.

AI Software Development 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 2-6 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

How long does it take to onboard my Consulting team onto AI Development?

Most Consulting teams are up and running within a day or two. We build intuitive interfaces and provide a guided walkthrough so your staff can start using the system right away with minimal disruption.

How do you incorporate user feedback when building AI Development for Consulting?

We build in short cycles and show you progress regularly. Your Consulting team gets to test features as they are built and give feedback that shapes the next round. This way the final product reflects how people actually work.

Can we start with a pilot version of AI Development 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 Development 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 Development for Consulting businesses?

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

What types of AI do you actually use?

It depends entirely on the problem. For text and language tasks, we use large language models like GPT-4 and Claude. For image recognition or document processing, we use computer vision models. For predictions and recommendations, we build custom ML pipelines. We pick the right tool for the job rather than forcing everything through a chatbot.

How do you handle data privacy and security?

We take this seriously. Your data stays in Australia where possible using Australian cloud regions. We never use your business data to train public models. All AI integrations use enterprise-grade APIs with encryption in transit and at rest. We can also work with on-premise deployments if your compliance requirements demand it.

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