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AI & Automation Consultancy for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Save time, cut costs, and free your team to focus on what matters most

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Do you...

Struggle to get AI projects off the ground on time, on budget, and without chaos?

Know your business could run leaner, faster, and with less waste?

Curious about AI and automation but unsure what works — or where to start?

It doesn't have to be this way

  • Save time & cut costs with practical automation that fits your workflows

  • Upskill your team so change sticks long after the workshop

  • Cut through complexity with a simple, prioritised plan you can act on

  • Start small, scale smart - quick wins now, no costly rework later

Business IQ tagline "because change is a constant" highlighting commitment to continuous business transformation

Trusted by market leaders and ambitious SMEs 

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NatWest Group logo – major UK bank highlighted in Business IQ’s client showcase
Sainsbury’s Bank logo – leading UK bank featured in Business IQ’s trusted by section
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Bird Contracting Ltd logo – UK SMB highlighted in Business IQ’s client partnerships

Why our customers choose us

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Change that works for people

We prioritise people, ensuring technology solutions work for them, not the other way around

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Right-sized for SMEs

Scalable, cost-effective solutions designed specifically for small and medium businesses

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Simple, practicle guidance

We cut through jargon to deliver solutions anyone can understand and use

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Measurable results

We focus on outcomes you can see — cutting inefficiencies and streamlining operations

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Support at every stage

From strategy to implementation, we help you navigate every stage of your journey

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Future-proofed solutions

We help you avoid wasted investment, duplication, and costly rework later

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What we do

Business IQ AI Readiness & Planning – helping SMEs assess AI opportunities and prepare for automation success

Start Smart with AI

See what’s possible and where to start. Spot the right opportunities, build momentum, and avoid costly dead ends.

Business IQ AI Training & Skills Development – building SME skills in ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and automation tools

Upskill Your Team

Give your team the confidence to use AI tools effectively. ​In-person or online training that builds real skills in tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Co-pilot — no fluff, just what works

Business IQ AI Implementation & Opportunity Discovery – delivering smart automation to streamline SME operations

Make it Real

Turn plans into working automations that save time, cut errors, and make your processes flow.

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Your plan for successful change

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1. Book a call with us
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2. Identify and plan your opportunities
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3. See real lasting results
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What our clients say

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Joanna Wolthuis

Bird Contracting Ltd

I have no hestitation in recommending... I have always been impressed by their attention to detail, excellent stakeholder management and ability to "get things done".

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Jason Hargreaves

Lloyds Banking Group

Pragmatic and open in their approach, delivery focused and uncomplicated with the ability to understand challenges at the strategic level, and then clearly define, articulate, and implement solutions at the operational level.

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John Claxton

NatWest Group

They work incredibly hard, take complete ownership, and produce outstanding outcomes.

Our promise to you

Whether it’s an audit, a workshop, or hands-on automation, we stand by our work. If what we deliver doesn’t give you clear, actionable steps to cut costs, save time, or simplify workflows, we’ll refund you in full.

No jargon. No small print. Just results.

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"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change"

Albert Einstein 

About us

We’re a family-run consultancy that believes small and medium-sized businesses deserve better than clunky systems, wasted time, and vague advice.

At Business IQ, we help you cut through the noise and get real results by streamlining how your business runs, unlocking revenue opportunities, and using AI and automation in ways that actually make sense.

We believe transformation should be people-first and practically delivered. Technology should serve your team, not the other way around.

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Your free AI resources

AI & Automation Scorecard

Discover how ready your business is for AI in just 5 minutes

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AI Essentials Guide

Understand the key concepts of AI & Automation. No fluff just the essentials

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Prompt Engineering Playbook

Master the art of writing AI prompts that get better, faster results

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Learning Hub

Free resources and guides to help you embrace change with ease

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