Reformat Labs

    Your business could save 10+ hours per person, per week with the right AI.

    AI for small businesses

    Most small businesses know AI matters but don't know where to start. In half a day, we'll show you exactly which processes to automate first - and what it's worth to your bottom line.

    72%of SMEs say they don't know where to start with AI
    faster process automation for businesses we have worked with
    6 wksaverage time from first workshop to live AI tool in production
    100%of clients report greater confidence in AI decisions post-workshop

    The opportunity

    AI is reshaping how small businesses compete

    Quick answer

    AI for small business in the UK means using tools that automate repetitive, time-consuming tasks - from drafting communications to processing documents - so your team can focus on higher-value work. UK SMEs using AI strategically typically save 10 or more hours per person each week within the first few months of adoption.

    The businesses pulling ahead right now are not the biggest or the best-funded. They are the ones that started using AI six months ago. They are automating the work that used to eat their team's time - quoting, scheduling, follow-ups, reporting - and redirecting that capacity into growth.

    The tools exist. The cost has come down dramatically. The question is no longer "should we look at AI?" It's "where do we start?" - and that's exactly what we help you answer.

    The problem

    What's holding most businesses back

    Without a clear starting point, most businesses either do nothing or spend money on AI tools they don't fully use. Meanwhile, competitors who got started early are pulling ahead.

    Overwhelmed by options

    ChatGPT, Copilot, automation tools, custom agents - the market is noisy. Most businesses don't know what they actually need.

    Fear of getting it wrong

    No one wants to waste budget on something that doesn't deliver. Without expert guidance, the risk feels too high.

    No time to figure it out

    Running a business leaves little time to research, trial, and implement new technology. It keeps getting pushed to next quarter.

    How it works

    From "where do we start?" to live AI tool in six weeks

    01

    AI Discovery Workshop

    Half day

    A focused session with your leadership team. We map your current workflows, surface the highest-value AI opportunities, and hand you a prioritised roadmap before you leave the room.

    02

    Build your first AI tool

    2 - 6 weeks

    We take one high-priority use case and build it. A working AI agent, automation, or product feature — shipped and in production fast. Real results, not a proof of concept that gathers dust.

    03

    Scale with confidence

    Ongoing

    Once you've seen what AI delivers, we help you roll it further. Ongoing support, team training, and strategic guidance so AI becomes part of how you operate — not a one-off project.

    What you get

    Everything from the discovery session

    AI opportunity map

    A ranked list of every AI use case relevant to your business, with effort and impact scored for each.

    Cost and savings model

    A plain-language breakdown of what each opportunity is worth - and what it would cost to build.

    Phased implementation plan

    A realistic 90-day roadmap for getting your first AI tool live without disrupting your operations.

    Team confidence session

    Enough working knowledge for your team to make good decisions about AI - without needing to become technical.

    Why us

    Why clients choose Reformat Labs

    SME-focused by design

    Our practice is built around growing businesses, not enterprise budgets. Every framework is calibrated to what works at your scale.

    No jargon. No fluff.

    We explain things plainly. You'll leave every conversation knowing exactly where you stand and what the next step is.

    Fast time to value

    From first conversation to a working AI tool in as little as six weeks. No long procurement cycles or 12-month commitments.

    Vendor-agnostic, always

    No reseller agreements, no preferred vendors. Our only interest is finding what actually works for your business.

    Common questions

    Everything you want to know

    Get in touch

    Book an AI discovery session

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