Frequently Asked Questions
Plain answers to the questions we hear most about AI consulting, workflow automation, pricing, data safety and how an engagement with MyBizz Solutions actually runs. If your question is not covered, contact us and we will answer it directly.
What does MyBizz Solutions do?
MyBizz Solutions is an AI consulting and workflow automation firm based in Perth, Western Australia. We help Australian small and medium businesses automate manual processes, connect their software systems, and build dashboards and data pipelines so owners spend less time on admin and more time running the business.
How much does an AI consultant cost in Australia?
AI consulting in Australia typically ranges from around $150 to $500+ excl. GST per hour depending on experience and specialisation. We work on fixed quotes instead of hourly billing: after the free readiness assessment you get a written quote for your specific project before any work starts, so you know exactly what you're paying before you commit.
What is a free AI readiness assessment?
Our free AI readiness assessment is a no-obligation review of your business processes to identify where automation and AI can genuinely save you time or money. You get a written summary of the highest-value opportunities in your business, roughly what each would cost to implement, and what the payback looks like. There is no charge and no commitment to proceed.
What kinds of tasks can be automated in a small business?
The most common high-value automations for small businesses are quoting and proposal generation, invoice creation and follow-up, data entry between systems (for example CRM to accounting software), customer follow-up sequences, and reporting dashboards that replace manual spreadsheet work. If a task is repetitive, rule-based and done on a computer, it can usually be automated.
Do I need an AI consultant or a software developer?
A software developer builds what you specify. An AI consultant works out what should be built in the first place, whether existing tools can do it without custom development, and how it fits your operations. For most small businesses the expensive mistake is not bad code, it's automating the wrong thing. We do both the advisory and the build.
Is my business data safe if I use AI?
Yes, when it's set up properly. We build on infrastructure with row-level security and proper access controls, keep credentials in managed secrets systems rather than in code, and use commercial AI APIs whose terms exclude your data from model training. We'll explain exactly where your data lives and who can access it before anything goes live.
Does my data get sent overseas?
It depends on the tools used, and we address this per project. Where data residency matters, we can architect solutions using Australian-region hosting. We'll tell you plainly which components process data where, so you can make an informed call.
How long does an automation project take?
Small automations are typically live within one to three weeks. Larger builds involving multiple systems, dashboards or custom pipelines usually run four to eight weeks. The readiness assessment gives you a timeframe estimate before you commit to anything.
What software do you work with?
We work with the systems Australian SMEs already use, including Xero, common CRMs, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, and we build custom workflows and dashboards on modern web infrastructure. If you're not sure whether your current software can be connected, the answer is almost always yes.
Do you work with businesses outside Perth?
Yes. We're based in Perth and work with clients across Western Australia and the rest of Australia. Most consulting and build work is delivered remotely, with on-site sessions available in the Perth metro area.
What questions should I ask before hiring an AI consultant?
Ask what they'd automate first in your business and why, what the payback period looks like, who owns the intellectual property in what they build, where your data will be processed, and what happens when the engagement ends. Any consultant worth hiring will answer all five plainly. Our answers are on this site.
What size business do you work with?
We work with Australian small and medium businesses, typically from sole operators up to around 50 staff. You don't need in-house IT. Most of our clients have never used AI in their business before.
Still deciding?
The free AI readiness assessment is the lowest-friction way to find out what automation would actually do for your business. Rates and inclusions are on the pricing page.