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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions we receive. Browse by topic below.

Automation

5 questions
01 Will AI replace the personal side of my business?
No. Automation takes away the work nobody wants to do: the copy-paste, the data entry, the chasing, the categorising. It doesn't make decisions, manage relationships, or do the work that requires judgement. There's always a person in the loop. Your clients still deal with you — things just happen faster and nothing gets missed.
02 What happens to our data? Is it secure?
For most work, data goes through established cloud services with solid security in place. But if you handle genuinely sensitive information — legal files, financial records, patient data — we can set up AI that runs on your own hardware, inside your own network. Nothing goes anywhere you haven't approved. No third-party cloud service processes your clients' information.
03 Can you keep everything on our own systems?
Yes. We advise on and configure on-premises AI: local models running on hardware inside your own office. Nothing goes through an external API. No third-party cloud service processes your clients' information. The hardware sits in your building, you own it, and what stays in stays in. This is a genuine capability — most automation agencies are entirely cloud-dependent. We're not.
04 Will it work with the software we already use?
Most of the time, yes. We build automations using tools like Make and Zapier that connect with hundreds of common platforms: CRMs, accounting software, email systems, booking tools, practice management software. If it has an API or a webhook, it can usually be connected. If you use bespoke or industry-specific software, we check compatibility at the start of the project before committing to a build, so there are no surprises later.
05 What does on-premises AI hardware actually cost?
It depends on what you need it to do. A capable setup for a small professional services firm handling document summarisation and internal queries typically starts at around £2,000 to £4,000 for the hardware. More demanding tasks, or setups for larger teams, cost more. You own the hardware outright. There are no ongoing API fees, no usage charges, and no third-party data processing. For firms handling sensitive client data, that often makes the maths work well over the medium term compared with cloud-based alternatives.

Lead Generation

5 questions
01 What kinds of businesses does lead generation work for?
It works best when people are actively searching for what you do. Tradespeople, professional services firms, specialist B2B services, medical practices. If someone nearby is typing 'employment solicitor Manchester' or 'commercial electrician Liverpool' into Google, we can put you in front of them at that moment. It works less well for businesses that sell entirely through referrals or personal relationships, where no search intent exists. A 30-minute call is usually enough to tell you honestly whether it is likely to work for your type of business and market.
02 I've tried Google Ads before and didn't get much back. Why would this be different?
Usually because the ads themselves were not the problem. Traffic sent to a homepage rarely converts. Leads that sit uncontacted for 24 hours rarely close. And if you cannot tell which leads turned into paying customers, you cannot tell which campaigns to keep and which to cut. Most agencies do the ad part and stop there. We build the full system: a landing page built for one job, automated follow-up within minutes of an enquiry, and conversion tracking that follows the lead through to an actual sale. That is what makes the difference between ads that burn through budget and ads that pay for themselves.
03 What budget do I need to get started?
We recommend a minimum of £500 per month in ad spend. Below that, there is not enough data to optimise effectively. Management fees are on top of that. Most of our lead generation clients spend between £750 and £2,500 a month in total, depending on the competitiveness of their market and how many leads they need. We will tell you honestly if we think your budget is unlikely to produce a meaningful return before you commit to anything.
04 How quickly will I see results?
The first leads typically start coming in within two to four weeks of a campaign going live. The first month is partly learning, as the system optimises toward the enquiries that convert best. Most clients see costs come down and lead quality improve through months two and three as the data builds. We set clear expectations at the start so you know what to look for and when, rather than wondering whether anything is working.
05 Do I need a new website to run ads?
Not usually. We build dedicated landing pages for each campaign, so ads do not go to your main website. A focused landing page with one clear job converts far better than a homepage. What matters more is whether your business can handle enquiries when they arrive. In some cases a full site rebuild makes sense alongside a new campaign. In others, it does not, and we will be straightforward about which situation you are in.

Working With Us

5 questions
01 Do I need to be local to work with you?
No. We're based in Liverpool and see some clients in person, but the majority of our work is done remotely. If you want a face-to-face meeting, we can usually sort something. If you don't, you won't miss it. The service is the same either way.
02 How long does a project take?
A straightforward automation — connecting a form to your CRM and setting up a follow-up sequence, for example — typically takes one to two weeks. A new website runs four to eight weeks from kickoff to launch. More complex work gets scoped individually. You'll have a clear timeline before anything starts, not after.
03 Are there long-term contracts?
No. Monthly retainers run month to month with 30 days' notice to cancel. Project work is quoted upfront with milestone payments. No lock-ins, no minimum terms. Most clients stay because the work is producing results, not because they are tied in.
04 What if I only need one service?
That's fine. Most clients start with one thing — usually the one that's causing the most pain right now. If it works, they often add more, but there's no pressure to take on everything at once. A 30-minute call is usually enough to work out where to start.
05 What kind of businesses do you work with?
Mostly small and medium businesses across NW England, North Wales, and the wider UK. We work across sectors, but our most common clients are professional services firms — solicitors, IFAs, accountants — trade and contracting businesses, and B2B service providers. The common thread is usually that they are serious about growing, fed up with manual processes, or have spent money on marketing without seeing a clear return. We work remotely with clients across the country and in person with those based in the North West.
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