One bottleneck.One assessment.One clear next step.

The in-depth engagement does not produce a generic tool list. You receive a written decision brief for the agreed business bottleneck.

  1. Capture the starting pointDefine the process, people, data and required outcome.
  2. Assess the optionsCompare value, feasibility, risks and required controls.
  3. Document the decisionRecord the recommendation, prerequisites and next step in writing.
Discuss the consulting scope

Illustrative view no client data

Example · no client dataDecision brief

Bottleneck assessed

Enquiries from the website and email are reviewed and assigned manually.

Reasoned recommendation

Standardise required information and ownership first. Then test a limited enquiry workflow. Local AI is not the first step for this case.

Processrecurring
Data readinessstill incomplete
Human approvalrequired

Illustrative example, not a client result. Content and assessment depth depend on the consulting scope agreed in writing.

The right decision does not have to be an AI project

We recommend what fits the assessed case—even when the simpler or more economical answer is not a custom AI implementation.

Standard solution

Existing software covers the need sufficiently and avoids unnecessary development or operating effort.

No implementation

Value, data readiness or risk does not justify the project at present. In that case, we recommend not investing.

AI automation

A recurring, clearly testable workflow can be automated with appropriate controls.

Explore AI automation

Local AI

Confidential document work should run on agreed hardware under the company's control.

Explore local AI

Custom software

The bottleneck requires a purpose-built application instead of another isolated tool.

Explore custom software

Combined next step

Several components may make sense—but only with a clear sequence, ownership and a separate decision for each implementation.

You know what will be assessed before work starts

In-depth consulting begins only after the scope, deliverable and price have been agreed in writing. We do not publish a flat fee because the process, data readiness and risk profile determine the work involved.

Discuss the consulting scope

Two clearly separate steps

  • Free AI potential check: initial verbal assessment, no written analysis
  • In-depth consulting: scope and price agreed in writing before work begins
  • Deliverable: written recommendation within the agreed scope
  • Implementation: not included and always offered separately

AI consulting, clearly explained

What does the free AI potential check include?

The free AI potential check is an initial verbal assessment of one specific bottleneck. It does not include a written analysis, solution concept or implementation plan.

What is the result of in-depth AI consulting?

Within a consulting scope agreed in writing beforehand, we assess the process, data, risks and options. You receive a written recommendation with a clear next step.

Does HK-Build always recommend an AI project?

No. The recommendation may be a standard solution, no implementation, AI automation, local AI or custom software.

How much does in-depth consulting cost?

Scope and price are agreed in writing before work begins. Because effort and depth depend on the specific case, we do not publish a flat fee.

Is implementation included in the consulting engagement?

No. Any implementation is scoped, quoted and commissioned separately after the consulting engagement.

Which bottleneck should we examine first?

Briefly describe the process. The free AI potential check gives you an initial verbal assessment of whether in-depth consulting would be useful.