Choosing a consultant
AI buyer's guidebook for UK businesses
A guidebook for UK businesses buying AI help, from naming the problem to contracts, security questions and life after go-live.
Independent advice on choosing and using AI, for UK businesses
Plain-English guides to finding, briefing and working with AI consultants, written by named staff. Nobody pays to be recommended.
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Forms, checklists and email templates you can use straight away, such as the questions to ask a reference and an email inviting consultants to propose. See every template.
Start here · 7 guides
Choosing an AI consultant
Seven short guides that take you from "should we get help?" to a signed brief: how to choose, what to ask, the warning signs, what it costs, how to write a brief, which kind of help fits, and how to check credentials.
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