AI Consulting

AI Consulting for E-commerce & Retail

E-commerce & Retail businesses deal with managing inventory across multiple channels. AI Consulting fixes that. We build custom ai consulting solutions for e-commerce & retail professionals, starting from $500/hour. Practical AI consulting from someone who builds AI products every day. We help professional services firms and SMEs figure out where AI fits, what to prioritise, and how to implement it without wasting money on the wrong tools.

74%

of companies using AI have yet to achieve tangible value from their investment

Deloitte State of Generative AI, 2026

25%

improvement in customer satisfaction scores with AI-powered support

Gartner 2025

31%

increase in conversion rates when AI-powered product recommendations are used

McKinsey 2024

Every online store looks the same because they all use the same templates. Custom tools for inventory, recommendations, or loyalty give you an actual edge.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

E-commerce & Retail Challenges That AI Consulting Solves

Online stores, retail shops, and product-based businesses. These are the specific problems we see e-commerce & retail businesses bring to us:

1. Managing inventory across multiple channels. Our approach: monthly advisory retainers available as a fractional AI officer for your firm. This directly addresses the way e-commerce & retail professionals actually work.

2. Processing orders and tracking fulfilment. Our approach: actionable roadmap with prioritised recommendations and realistic ROI estimates. This directly addresses the way e-commerce & retail professionals actually work.

3. Handling returns and customer service. Our approach: honest assessment of what AI can and cannot do for your specific business. This directly addresses the way e-commerce & retail professionals actually work.

4. Analysing sales data and trends. Our approach: monthly advisory retainers available as a fractional AI officer for your firm. This directly addresses the way e-commerce & retail professionals actually work.

AI Consulting Solutions for E-commerce & Retail

Based on the challenges above, here are the applications we recommend for e-commerce & retail businesses:

Inventory Management: Stock tracking and low-inventory alerts. Learn how to build a inventory management.

Sales Dashboard: Order processing and fulfilment tracking. Learn how to build a sales dashboard.

Customer Portal: Order tracking and returns management. Learn how to build a customer portal.

Each of these can be customised to your specific e-commerce & retail workflows. We scope the exact features you need during a free consultation.

What E-commerce & Retail Businesses Can Expect

We measure success by real business outcomes, not feature lists. For e-commerce & retail businesses, the key metrics are:

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

Average order value: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Customer lifetime value: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Tech adoption in e-commerce & retail is at the high level. E-commerce & Retail 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 e-commerce & retail clients see measurable ROI within the first month.

How We Work with E-commerce & Retail Clients

Discovery. You tell us about your e-commerce & retail 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 e-commerce & retail projects, this usually falls within $1000-3000.

Build. We build your solution, typically within 1 day to ongoing. 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.

E-commerce & Retail in Melbourne

Vibrant retail scene with many local brands in areas like Chapel Street, Brunswick, and Collingwood

We have worked with e-commerce & retail 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
Managing inventory across multiple channelsInventory Management: Stock tracking and low-inventory alertsConversion rate
Processing orders and tracking fulfilmentSales Dashboard: Order processing and fulfilment trackingAverage order value
Handling returns and customer serviceCustomer Portal: Order tracking and returns managementCustomer lifetime value
Analysing sales data and trendsInventory Management: Stock tracking and low-inventory alertsConversion rate

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we start with a pilot version of AI Consulting for our E-commerce & Retail 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 E-commerce & Retail team.

Does AI Consulting include reporting for my E-commerce & Retail business?

Yes. We can build dashboards and reports tailored to the metrics that matter in E-commerce & Retail. 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 Consulting for E-commerce & Retail businesses?

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

Will there be downtime when rolling out AI Consulting in my E-commerce & Retail business?

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

Can I access AI Consulting on my phone for my E-commerce & Retail business?

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

How is this different from consulting with McKinsey or Deloitte?

We are a small studio, not a big consultancy. You work directly with the founder who builds AI products every day. No junior analysts doing the research while a partner presents the findings. The advice is more practical, more technical, and significantly less expensive. Boutique AI consultancies like ours price 30 to 50 percent lower than the Big Four while often delivering faster results.

Do you work with non-technical business owners?

Absolutely. Most of our consulting clients are business owners and partners who are not technical. We explain everything in plain language and focus on business outcomes rather than technical jargon. If you need technical depth, we can go there. But we never assume you want it.

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