AI Consulting for Small Business

Get Back to Your Craft

You started a business to do what you love—not to drown in admin work.

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✓ No commitment required  |  ✓ Honest assessment  |  ✓ Learn as we go

Grow Revenue

Find better leads, follow up faster, and turn interest into booked work.

Delight Customers

Wow people on your webpage or with social media. Provide speedy, tailored communication and quality service.

Free Up Your Time

Get hours back every week, so you and your team can focus on what matters most.

Reduce Costs

Automate repetitive tasks, reduce drudgery, and save on spending.

Think Creatively

Let AI take your craft to new levels, and open your mind to new possibilities.

The Challenge

You Don't Have Time to Figure Out AI—
But You Want to Use It

Sound familiar? You're not alone. Most small business owners face the same dilemma.

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AI Feels Overwhelming

Everyone's talking about ChatGPT and automation, but where do you even start? Which tools are real vs. hype?

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You're Busy Running a Business

Between serving customers, managing operations, and handling admin, there's zero time to learn new technology.

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You Need Practical Results

Not hype. Not promises. Not another software subscription. Just one real improvement that saves you time or makes you money.

The Approach

Start with One Problem. Solve It Together.

My actual approach—no grand promises, just practical problem-solving.

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🔍 Discovery First

We'll talk about your day-to-day business. What's one pain point you'd love to solve? What is a wish-list item you don't have the time for?

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🎯 Find One Win

Not a massive automation project. Just one specific problem where AI can make a real difference.

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🤝 Learn Together

I'll walk you through my AI solution for you. No black boxes, no dependencies. You'll understand what's happening, and we can measure the impact on your business.

Why work with Mike @ Hovercraft AI Services?

I'm a former actuary who understands systems, risk, and problem-solving. I've built a number of technical systems to solve thorny "impossible" problems throughout my career. Now, I'm helping small business discover the power of AI. We'll figure out what works for your business together, not force-fit some template solution.

Services

What Could Your First AI Win Look Like?

Market Research & Find Opportunities

Quickly identify high-intent niches, search terms, local partnerships, and outreach angles—then turn them into a simple action plan.

Lead Follow-up That Actually Converts

Reply to new inquiries fast with consistent, high-quality messaging—so leads don’t go cold while you’re on a job.

Personalized Proposals

Create tailored proposals that speak directly to each customer's needs—at scale.

Customer Insights

Analyze customer data to identify upsell opportunities, patterns, and who's most likely to buy again.

Faster, Personal Responses

Answer customer questions faster, with your business rules, so every customer feels heard.

Consistent Follow-ups

Keep customers in the loop with timely check-ins and thank-yous—without typing each one yourself.

FAQ & Common Replies

Turn your business knowledge into convenient answers for your AI agents, so you spend less time on repeat questions.

Onboarding & Welcome

Draft welcome sequences and onboarding materials that feel personal at scale.

Inbox Triage & Reply Drafts

Summarize threads, suggest next steps, and draft replies in your voice—so you can clear email fast without losing quality.

Create Proposals & Quotes

Stop rewriting the same proposals from scratch. Generate customized proposals in minutes, not hours.

Plan Your Week

Let AI help organize tasks, prioritize work, and create realistic schedules based on what matters most.

Generate Routine Documents

Invoices, reports, follow-ups, summaries, and standard operating procedures—done faster with AI that learns your style.

Analyze Business Data

Turn spreadsheets into insights without manual number-crunching. Spot trends and problems early.

Research & Sourcing

Gather and summarize supplier info, material costs, and vendor options while you focus on decisions.

Process Optimization

Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your workflows by analyzing how you actually spend time.

Documentation & SOPs

Create standard operating procedures and training docs so you're not the only one who knows how things work.

Marketing & Social Ideas

Brainstorm angles, captions, and post ideas—then refine and make them yours.

New Service or Product Ideas

Explore what's possible with AI as a thinking partner; you keep final say.

Content & Messaging

Draft blog posts, descriptions, or pitch language and edit to match your voice.

Scenario Planning

Think through "what if" situations and options without spending hours alone in a spreadsheet.

Process

A Simple, Honest Process

No bureaucracy. No long-term commitments. Just focused problem-solving.

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Discovery Call

30 minutes • Free • No commitment

You tell me what's frustrating or time-consuming in your business. We identify ONE specific problem to tackle first. If I don't think AI can help, I'll tell you honestly. No pressure, just exploration.

  • Understand your biggest time drains
  • Explore if AI agents can help
  • Outline potential quick win
  • Determine if we're a good fit
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Solve It Together

1-3 sessions • Collaborative • Educational

I show you how AI agents can solve this specific problem. We build or set up the solution together. You learn how it works—no black boxes, no mysterious "AI magic."

  • Design solution for your specific problem
  • Build and test together
  • Learn how AI agents work
  • Get comfortable using the tools
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You Decide What's Next

Your choice • No pressure • Complete flexibility

If it worked and saved you time, we can find another problem to solve. If you want to handle it yourself going forward, great! If it's not a good fit, no hard feelings.

  • Assess time/money saved
  • Decide if you want to continue
  • Tackle another problem (optional)
  • Or part ways—totally fine!

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Pay-as-you-go: We solve one problem at a time.
Typical first project: $500-$1,500 (depends on complexity)
We agree on scope and price before starting. If you want ongoing help after the first win, we can discuss that. No long-term contracts.
Mike Hamachek
About Mike

An Actuary's Approach to AI

I spent years as an actuary solving complex problems with data and systems thinking. When AI agents came along, I realized they could help small businesses in powerful ways—but most business owners don't have time to figure out how.

I'm learning these AI tools deeply so I can help small business owners use them practically. I'm not a "guru" with 100 clients—I'm getting started, which means I'm hands-on, accessible, and genuinely invested in finding what actually works.

My approach: Find one real problem, solve it together, teach you how it works. No hype, no jargon, no massive automation promises. Just practical AI that saves you time.

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Let's Find Your First AI Win

Free 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about what's frustrating in your business and see if AI can help. No pressure, no sales pitch. If I don't think AI can solve your problem, I'll tell you honestly.

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✓ No commitment required  |  ✓ If I can't help, I'll tell you  |  ✓ Learn-as-we-go approach