INDEPENDENT AI STRATEGY · LEEDS

AI CONSULTANT
LEEDS.

I help Leeds business owners and West Yorkshire SMEs work out where AI is genuinely useful, then build the workflows, tools and automations that make the case in real numbers. Clear advice, practical delivery, no agency markup.

Working with Leeds · West Yorkshire · Yorkshire & UK businesses

WHERE WE WORK
Leeds
West Yorkshire · Harrogate · York
Manchester corridor · UK-wide
In-person meetings available
• FREE AI AUDIT → • AI STRATEGY • RAPID AI BUILDS • WORKFLOW AUTOMATION • AI CONSULTANT LEEDS • YORKSHIRE-BASED •   • FREE AI AUDIT → • AI STRATEGY • RAPID AI BUILDS • WORKFLOW AUTOMATION • AI CONSULTANT LEEDS • YORKSHIRE-BASED •  
48HR
AI AUDIT TURNAROUND

Free, honest report on exactly where AI and automation would save your business time and money — no sales pitch, no obligation.

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WEEKS TO A WORKING TOOL

Rapid AI builds go from bottleneck to working prototype in four weeks, fixed price. No months of planning before anything is built.

25+
YEARS EXPERIENCE

Commercial and financial experience across finance, sport, media and SMEs. I think business-first and technology second — AI should solve real problems, not just sound impressive.

WHAT I DO

AI STRATEGY
& DELIVERY.

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FREE AI
BUSINESS AUDIT

Not sure where to start with AI? The free audit maps out exactly where automation would have the biggest impact on your business — hours saved, revenue captured, admin reduced. No obligation. No jargon. Specific, actionable results.

  • / 8 questions · takes 3 minutes
  • / Personalised report within 48 hours
  • / Specific, actionable recommendations
  • / Completely free — no obligation
→ GET YOUR FREE AUDIT
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NEED AN ONGOING
AI STRATEGY PARTNER?

If it's bigger than a one-off audit — an AI roadmap across your whole business, evaluating vendors, or a steady advisory relationship as priorities change — let's talk about ongoing strategy support.

→ TALK STRATEGY
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RAPID AI
BUILDS

Got a process that's eating your time — quoting, scheduling, chasing admin? I build the AI-powered tool that fixes it in four weeks, not four months. Fixed price, working software, no long contract.

  • / From £2.5k, fixed price
  • / Working prototype in 4 weeks
  • / You own the code — no lock-in
→ SEE RAPID AI
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WORKFLOW
AUTOMATION

Repetitive tasks that currently consume hours of staff time — quote generation, appointment reminders, follow-up emails, data entry, reporting — automated and integrated with the tools you already use. Built on n8n, Make, or bespoke code.

  • / Integrates with your existing tools
  • / CRM, email, calendar, accounting
  • / You own the workflow — no SaaS lock-in
  • / Scales as your business grows
→ SEE WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
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CHATBOTS, VOICE
AGENTS & WEBSITES

Where a strategy calls for it, I also build customer-facing AI: chatbots trained on your business, an AI voice agent that answers your phone, or an AI-powered website with lead capture built in. Secondary to the strategy work, but built properly when it's the right tool for the job.

  • / Trained on your actual business
  • / Every enquiry captured, day or night
  • / No ongoing management needed
→ SEE THE CHATBOT
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AI TRAINING
FOR TEAMS

Most teams are paying for ChatGPT or Claude and using a fraction of what it can do. Hands-on training built around your actual workflows — no theory, just tools your team will actually use on Monday morning.

  • / Built around your real workflows
  • / Hands-on, not theoretical
  • / ROI visible within a week
→ SEE AI TRAINING
WHO I WORK WITH

HARROGATE
& YORKSHIRE
BUSINESSES.

construction
TRADES
Electricians, plumbers, builders, decorators
store
SMEs & RETAIL
Local businesses, shops, professional services
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WELLNESS
Clinics, studios, therapists, personal trainers
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STARTUPS
Early-stage companies needing a senior tech partner
RECENT WORK

AI BUILT FOR
REAL BUSINESSES.

TRADE / ELECTRICAL · HARROGATE

ELEVATE HARROGATE

AI-powered website, 24/7 chatbot and voice agent for a Harrogate electrician. Now captures every enquiry — even when on a job. Never misses a call.

WEBSITE AI CHATBOT VOICE AGENT
→ READ CASE STUDY
WELLNESS / PILATES · HARROGATE

BRYONY PILATES

Bespoke booking platform with SumUp payment integration and automated class reminders. Clients book and pay for classes instantly — no phone calls, no chasing.

WEBSITE BOOKING APP AUTOMATION
→ READ CASE STUDY
TRADE SOFTWARE · UK-WIDE

PAINTERPRO

A mobile-first quoting PWA for painters and decorators. AI-assisted quote generation produces professional PDF quotes in under 5 minutes — from any device, on any job site.

PWA AI-ASSISTED MOBILE-FIRST
→ READ CASE STUDY
WHY NOT A STANDARD AI AGENCY?

NOT AN
AGENCY THAT SELLS
YOU SOFTWARE
YOU DON'T NEED.

You deal directly with me — a consultant with 25 years of commercial experience who understands your business problem before reaching for the technology. Most AI projects fail because they start with the tool, not the outcome.

I work with businesses across Harrogate, North Yorkshire, and the wider UK. I'll tell you honestly whether AI will make a difference for your specific situation — and if it will, I'll build it or help you build it, without the jargon.

LET'S TALK →
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BASED IN HARROGATE
1 Cardale Park, Beckwith Head Road, HG3 1RY. Based in Harrogate and regularly working with Leeds and West Yorkshire clients.
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FAST DELIVERY
Most AI implementations are live in 2–4 weeks. No lengthy discovery phases. You see results fast.
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NO LOCK-IN
You own your automations, your chatbots, your code. No proprietary platforms. No held-hostage monthly fees that balloon over time.
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ROI-FIRST APPROACH
Every AI project is assessed on what it will actually return. I won't recommend technology that doesn't have a clear business case behind it.
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COMMERCIAL THINKING
25 years across finance, sport, media and SMEs. Every technology decision has a commercial case behind it — not just a technical preference.
COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQS.

What does an AI consultant in Leeds actually do?

For Leeds businesses, I look at admin, sales follow-up, reporting, customer service and internal workflows, then map the AI projects most likely to save time or create revenue before anything is built.

Do Leeds SMEs need an in-house technical team to use AI well?

No. Most useful AI projects for Leeds SMEs sit inside normal business operations: lead handling, quoting, email, finance admin, reporting, recruitment, scheduling and customer support.

How quickly can a Leeds business get something useful live?

A free AI audit usually turns around within 48 hours. A focused automation or Rapid AI build can often be live in 2-4 weeks, depending on integrations and access. The aim is to prove value quickly before committing to bigger AI change.

Do you work with Leeds and West Yorkshire businesses?

Yes — I am based in Harrogate and work with Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, York and wider Yorkshire businesses. For Leeds clients I can meet in person for discovery, workshops or project reviews, then keep delivery moving remotely.

START THE CONVERSATION

LET'S TALK
ABOUT YOUR
BUSINESS.

Tell me where you are and what you're trying to achieve and I'll come back within 24 hours with honest thoughts, practical ideas, and no obligation.

mail
hello@garethshaw.uk
WHATSAPP ME
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