Is your business actually ready for AI?
Most AI projects stall on data, not technology. Tick what's true today across 40 checks and get an instant readiness score. Data foundations carry the most weight, because that's where it falls over.
1Data foundations
AI is only as good as the data it reads. This section carries the most weight.
2Systems and integration
Can AI reach the data, and can it act on what it finds?
3Security, privacy and governance
The guardrails that stop AI creating a mess you have to explain.
4People and process
Technology fails when the process is unclear or nobody owns it.
5Use cases and measurement
Pick the right first job and prove it paid off.
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AI Readiness Assessment
I review your data, systems, access and processes, then give you the top five AI use cases ranked by return, a draft AI usage policy, and a pilot plan.
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What does an AI readiness score tell me?
It shows how likely an AI or automation project is to work in your business today. Low scores usually mean data and systems need attention first. High scores mean you can pilot with confidence.
Why does data count for so much?
AI tools read your data to make decisions and generate output. Duplicates, missing fields and scattered documents produce wrong answers, which cost more to fix than the time AI saves.
Is this checklist only for big businesses?
No. It's written for businesses with roughly 5 to 200 staff. Most checks are about habits and structure, not budget.
What should I do with a low score?
Start with data foundations: one source of truth, fewer duplicates and clear field definitions. The CRM data clean-up guide walks you through it.
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