Independent AI consultant · Chorley, Lancashire

Practical AI for small businesses, from a local AI consultant in Chorley.

I'm Gordon. I work with you directly, from first chat to final handover.

I help small and medium businesses across Chorley, Preston, Leyland and Lancashire use AI to save hours every week, take the boring jobs off your plate and win more customers. Everything is explained in plain English.

  • Plain English, always
  • Based in Chorley
  • No long contracts
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How I help

Typical jobs I take off business owners' plates

Common problems I'm asked to solve, and what I'd set up. Every business is different, so we start with a free chat about yours.

Freshly baked loaves of breadBakery & food producers

Orders in one place, not four

The problem
Orders arrive by phone, text and Facebook, then get copied into a notebook.
What I'd set up
One simple order form, one daily list and automatic confirmation messages.
Builders working on a construction siteTrades & builders

Quotes in minutes, not evenings

The problem
Each quote takes an evening to write up, and follow-ups get forgotten.
What I'd set up
Quote drafts built from your site notes, with polite reminders on day 3 and day 7.
Shop owner serving a customer at the tillShops & retail

The same ten questions, answered

The problem
Opening hours, delivery and returns questions fill the inbox every morning.
What I'd set up
A website assistant that answers the common ones and passes the rest to you.
Bright independent cafe counterCafés & hospitality

Suppliers and rotas without the Sunday evening

The problem
Weekly supplier orders and staff rotas take hours to pull together.
What I'd set up
Draft orders from your stock notes and rotas built around staff availability.
Hands typing on a laptop keyboardAccountants & professional services

Chasing clients, handled

The problem
Missing documents and late replies mean constant manual chasing.
What I'd set up
Friendly automatic reminders, plus drafts for the routine emails you write every week.
Team workshop with sticky notes on a whiteboardTeams & manufacturers

Staff who feel confident using AI

The problem
Some of the team use ChatGPT, some are nervous, and nobody is sure what's safe.
What I'd set up
A hands-on session with your own examples and a one-page guide on safe use.
Two people chatting over a laptop at a friendly business meeting
AI in plain English

You don't need to be "techy" to use AI

Think of AI as a very quick, very willing assistant. It drafts, sorts, summarises and reminds. You check and decide. I explain it the way you'd explain it to a friend over a brew.

Large language modelsTools that write and answer questions
Workflow automationJobs that do themselves
Conversational AI agentsA helpful assistant on your website
Digital transformationLess admin, more customers
How it works

Simple, step by step

No big upfront projects. We start small, prove it's worth it, then build from there.

  1. Free chat

    A relaxed conversation, in person or on a call, about your business and what eats up your time.

  2. Plain-English plan

    I show you the quick wins and what they'll cost, clearly and with no obligation.

  3. I set it up

    I put the right tools in place and connect them to the systems you already use.

  4. Your team takes over

    I train your people and stay on hand for support as you grow.

Who I help

Built for real local businesses

Whether you're a team of two or two hundred, if your people spend time on repetitive work, AI can help. I work with owner-run businesses in every sector, including:

  • Cafés & hospitality
  • Shops & retail
  • Trades & construction
  • Food & drink producers
  • Accountants & bookkeepers
  • Solicitors
  • Estate & letting agents
  • Health, beauty & fitness
  • Care providers
  • Manufacturing & engineering
  • Recruitment
  • Charities
  • Online sellers
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Local to you

Your local AI consultant in Chorley and across Lancashire

I'm based in Clayton-le-Woods, just outside Chorley town centre. I meet businesses face to face across Lancashire and work online with businesses anywhere in the UK.

Questions

Common questions about AI for business

Can't see your question? Just ask. There's no such thing as a silly one.

Ask me anything
What does an AI consultant actually do?

I look at how your business runs, find the repetitive or slow jobs, choose practical AI tools to handle them, set everything up and show you and your team how to use it. You get plain-English advice, not a technical report.

I'm not technical. Is AI really for my business?

Yes. You don't need to understand how AI works any more than you need to understand how your phone works. I explain everything in plain English, set things up for you and show your team how to use them.

How much does an AI consultant cost?

Often less than people expect. Many of the most useful tools cost less than a monthly phone contract, and some of your existing software already includes AI features you are paying for but not using. The first chat is free, and I give you a clear price before any work begins.

Will AI replace my staff?

That isn't the aim. The goal is to take the boring, repetitive jobs off your team's plate so they can spend more time on customers and the work that actually grows the business.

Is my business and customer data safe?

I only recommend tools with sensible privacy settings, show you how to keep sensitive information out of the wrong places, and help you use AI in line with UK GDPR.

How quickly will I see results?

Most businesses have something useful up and running within the first few weeks. I focus on changes that make a difference to your week straight away.

Which AI tools do you work with?

ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and the AI features inside tools like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Xero, QuickBooks, Shopify and WhatsApp Business. I recommend what fits your business rather than pushing a particular product.

Do you only work with businesses in Chorley?

I'm based in Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, and I meet businesses face to face across Chorley, Preston, Leyland, Wigan, Blackburn and the rest of Lancashire. I also work remotely with businesses anywhere in the UK.

Let's find your first quick win

A free, friendly 30-minute chat. No jargon, no hard sell, just practical ideas you can use.