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Independent guides for UK businesses on choosing an AI consultant and putting AI to work. Start with the series, or browse by category.

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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.

  1. How to choose an AI consultant
  2. Questions to ask an AI consultant before you hire
  3. Red flags when hiring an AI consultant
  4. How much does an AI consultant cost in the UK?
  5. How to write an AI project brief
  6. AI consultant vs agency vs freelancer: which fits?
  7. How to check an AI consultant's credentials

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Planning an AI project?

Our free project brief template helps you set out what you need before you speak to anyone, so you can compare consultants on the same terms.

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