AI Advisory
Turn AI uncertainty into a safe, practical business plan.
Most SME leaders know AI is important. Few are confident about what it means for their business, what risks it introduces, or where to start. The Roadmap Office provides independent guidance that cuts through the noise.
The AI problem most businesses face
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how businesses operate — and the pressure to act is real. But for most SME leaders, the noise is overwhelming: vendor promises, security warnings, compliance questions and a constant stream of new tools that may or may not be relevant to your business.
The risk of getting it wrong is significant. Staff using AI tools without a policy in place. Sensitive data being processed by consumer AI services. Suppliers embedding AI into products without explaining what it does or what you are agreeing to. A governance failure that creates a compliance or reputational problem.
As an independent IT advisor with no AI products to sell and no vendor relationships to protect, I help you understand what AI can genuinely do for your business, where the risks lie, and how to adopt it in a way that is secure, governed and aligned with your existing IT strategy.
Who is this for?
- Business leaders who keep hearing about AI but are not sure what it means for their organisation
- SMEs whose staff are already using AI tools informally, without a policy or governance framework in place
- Companies considering AI-powered software from suppliers and wanting independent scrutiny before signing
- Organisations that need to demonstrate responsible AI use to clients, regulators, or insurers
- Leadership teams who want a plain-English briefing on AI risk, opportunity, and readiness
What we deliver
What we work through together
AI Readiness Assessment
An honest review of where your business stands today — your data, your infrastructure, your people, and your processes — and what would need to be true before AI adoption makes sense.
Plain-English AI Briefing
A clear, jargon-free explanation of what AI is, what it is not, and which categories of AI tool are relevant to businesses like yours. No hype, no vendor spin.
Use Case Identification
Working with your leadership team to identify where AI could genuinely save time, reduce cost, or improve quality — and where it would create more problems than it solves.
AI Security & Risk Review
An assessment of the security and data privacy implications of AI adoption, including what happens to your data when staff use consumer AI tools, and how to manage that risk.
AI Policy & Governance Framework
A practical, proportionate policy for how your organisation uses AI — covering acceptable use, data handling, human oversight, and accountability. Something your team can actually follow.
Supplier AI Scrutiny
Independent review of AI features or AI-powered products being proposed by your existing or prospective technology suppliers — so you understand what you are buying and what you are agreeing to.
"I am not here to sell you an AI product. I am here to help you decide whether you need one."
The Roadmap Office is entirely independent. No vendor partnerships, no referral fees, no preferred suppliers. Just honest advice.
Not sure where to start with AI? That is exactly where I come in.
A free initial conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. In 30 minutes you will have a clearer picture of where AI fits — or does not fit — in your business right now.