How to choose an AI consultant in Sydney (checklist)

Sydney is full of AI talk right now. The hard part is finding someone who can translate “AI” into outcomes: time saved, revenue gained, fewer errors, and less admin. This checklist helps you pick a consultant who will actually deliver, not just present slides.

H2: Start with outcomes, not tools

• Ask: what business metric will improve?
• Examples: bookings, speed-to-lead, invoice collection, admin hours

H2: The 10-point checklist (use this in your next call)

1. [ ] Can they explain the solution without jargon?
2. [ ] Do they map workflows end-to-end before proposing AI?
3. [ ] Can they show examples in service businesses (not just tech demos)?
4. [ ] Do they estimate ROI and prioritise what to build first?
5. [ ] Do they handle data privacy and security properly?
6. [ ] Do they integrate with your existing systems (CRM, booking, email)?
7. [ ] Do they test with real scenarios and edge cases?
8. [ ] Do you own the software and the data?
9. [ ] Do they offer ongoing support and iteration?
10. [ ] Do they set realistic expectations and timelines?

Red flags to watch for

• “We can automate everything in a week”
• No mention of testing, handoff rules, or failure modes
• Vendor lock-in or unclear ownership

What a good first engagement looks like

• Audit or discovery
• Ranked opportunities
• One workflow built and measured
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Questions to ask about ownership (do not skip this)

• Who owns prompts, code, integrations?
• What happens if we stop working together?

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