The Small Business AI Checklist

10 practical questions to ask before investing in AI. No fluff, no sales pitch — just honest guidance.

Your AI Readiness Score
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out of 10 — check the boxes that apply to you
  1. Do you spend more than 2 hours a week on repetitive admin?

    Think about email replies, invoicing, scheduling, data entry, or follow-ups. If you're doing the same thing over and over, AI can probably handle it.

    If yes → you're a good candidate for automation ($500+)
  2. Do you miss customer enquiries after hours or on weekends?

    If someone visits your website at 9pm and has a question, do they get an answer or do they leave? A chatbot catches those enquiries for you.

    If yes → a website chatbot could help ($49/month)
  3. Is your website hard to find on Google?

    Search for what you do + your location (e.g. "plumber Canberra"). If you're not on the first page, customers are finding your competitors instead.

    If yes → an SEO health check could reveal quick wins ($299)
  4. Do you struggle to post on social media consistently?

    You know you should be posting. You have the expertise. You just don't have the time to write, design, and publish every week.

    If yes → content done for you could help ($499/month)
  5. Do you have a website but it doesn't generate leads?

    If your website looks fine but nobody contacts you through it, the problem isn't design — it's probably missing calls-to-action, contact forms, or a way to engage visitors.

    If yes → a chatbot + SEO fixes could turn visitors into customers
  6. Do your customers book appointments?

    If your business runs on bookings (tradies, dentists, consultants), a chatbot with calendar integration lets customers book 24/7 without calling.

    If yes → chatbot with booking integration is ideal
  7. Do you have more than 3 employees?

    With a team, there's more communication overhead — status updates, task tracking, reporting. AI can handle the coordination so everyone knows what's happening.

    If yes → a virtual team member could save hours ($199/month)
  8. Are you spending money on ads but not tracking results?

    If you're paying for Google Ads or Facebook Ads but don't know which ones bring actual customers, you might be wasting money. AI can help track and optimise.

    If yes → automation + analytics could improve your ROI
  9. Do your competitors seem to be everywhere online?

    If your competitors have better websites, more reviews, and show up higher on Google, they're probably using tools you're not. The gap grows over time.

    If yes → start with a free website audit to see where you stand
  10. Would you invest $49/month if it brought you one extra job?

    That's the real question. If a single extra enquiry from your website would pay for the tool many times over, the maths works.

    If yes → you're ready. Let's talk.

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