What It Costs. What It Returns.

Most AI consultants don't publish pricing. We do.
Not because our work is simple or fixed — it isn't. But because you deserve to know the territory before investing time in a conversation. Research is consistent: buyers want to self-serve before they engage. We've designed this page for exactly that.

The honest caveat is that no published range can tell you what your engagement will actually cost. That only emerges from understanding your specific situation. Every investment is confirmed before any work begins — and the conversation that gets you there is always complimentary.

Prices without context are just numbers. Context is what the conversation is for.

We start with your comfort level We consider your current reality. Our goal is to help you realize quick benefits on your way to broader business evolution - on your timeline.
Investment, not overhead Time recovered through implementation has a dollar value. Most engagements pay for themselves within months — not years.
Scoped to your reality Ranges reflect genuine variation in complexity. You will never receive a proposal that wasn't built around your specific operation.
Select a service on the left to explore investment details and deliverables
01 — Where it begins

AI Opportunity & Strategy Assessment

For business owners and operations leaders who want to understand where AI creates real value — before investing in implementation. Prognosis without diagnosis is malpractice.

AI Opportunity Map A clear, prioritized picture of where AI creates genuine value in your specific operation — and where it doesn't.
Readiness Report An honest assessment of your current infrastructure, workflow, and team readiness for AI implementation.
Recommended Next Steps A sequenced action plan — what to do first, what to defer, and what to avoid entirely.
Investment Range $2,500–$12,000

Entry engagements typically $2,500–$5,000. Mid-scope $5,000–$7,000. Complex assessments up to $12,000. Final investment confirmed after a complimentary scoping conversation.

Timeline: 1–2 weeks

* For estimation purposes only. Scope varies significantly based on operation size, complexity, and number of workflow areas assessed. A precise investment is always confirmed before any work begins.

Start with the free mini-assessment No pitch. No obligation. Understand the opportunity first.
02 — From clarity to plan

Workflow Analysis & Implementation Roadmap

For business owners and organizations ready to move beyond investigation and build a structured, phased plan for AI integration.

Strategic Roadmap Report An actionable report with prioritized, detailed implementation timelines and ROI projections — built around your workflows, not a template.
Executive Presentation Professional delivery and thorough discussion to inform the implementation phase — whether you're briefing a leadership team or making the decision yourself.
Investment Range $5,000–$20,000+

Entry engagements from $5,000. Mid-scope approximately $10,000. Complex multi-workflow roadmaps from $20,000. For estimation purposes — precise scope confirmed before any commitment.

Timeline: 2–5 weeks

* The $20,000+ figure reflects complex multi-department engagements and is not a ceiling. Larger organizations with significant operational scope may require additional resources. This is discussed openly at scoping.

Start with the free mini-assessment Most roadmap clients begin with an Assessment engagement.
03 — The engine change

AI Implementation

There are 3 implementation approaches: 1) Aislen implements 2) Customer implements 3) Highly complex implementations that Aislen will recommend and connect businesses to specialized implementation teams. For businesses with a clear strategy ready to build and deploy AI-driven systems that evolve how their operation actually runs.

Workflow Automation & Tool Stack Deployment Working AI systems integrated into your operation — not a pilot, not a proof of concept. Systems that change how work gets done from day one.
Startup Training & 21-Day Post-Launch Support Your team trained and confident before go-live. 21 days of post-launch support to ensure adoption holds and the system performs as designed.
Investment Range $7,000–$40,000+

Entry engagements $7,000–$12,000. Mid-scope $12,000–$25,000. Complex multi-system deployments from $40,000. For estimation purposes only — final scope confirmed before any commitment.

Timeline: 4–12+ weeks

* $40,000+ is not a ceiling. Medium to large organizations undertaking full operational redesign across multiple departments may require significantly greater investment. Industry practitioners have delivered enterprise AI implementations ranging from $250,000 to several million dollars. Aislen's primary market is Canadian SMEs — these figures are provided for full transparency.

Start with the free mini-assessment Implementation engagements are scoped after a Strategy Assessment.
04 — The long game

Business Resilience & Ongoing Support

For organizations that have implemented AI and want a dedicated partner to keep systems performing, teams capable, and strategy current. Options range from advisory support to fractional leadership.

System Performance Monitoring Regular review of implemented systems to ensure they're performing as designed and adapting as your operation evolves.
Ongoing Team Capability Continuous development of your team's AI fluency — because the tools will keep changing and your people need to keep pace.
Strategic Currency A partner who keeps your AI strategy current as the landscape shifts — so you're never making decisions based on yesterday's information.
Monthly Investment Starting at $1,500

Monthly retainer. Engagement scope — from advisory to fractional leadership — determines the range. No lock-in beyond the current month.

Engagement: Monthly retainer

* Most clients enter this tier following an Implementation engagement. The retainer investment is typically a fraction of the monthly value of recovered time it protects. The upper limit is not specified as it could include fractional roles with a company that would be scoped based on level of ongoing involvement

Start with the free mini-assessment Resilience engagements are scoped based on what was implemented.
05 — Building the capability

Education, Workshops & Speaking

Workshops and training can happen anywhere in the process. It can be a comfortable first step in a larger AI strategy. For SMB owners and their teams, leadership and management groups, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and educational institutions looking to build AI fluency across their organization or membership.

Practical AI Fluency A focused, effective understanding of where AI applies to their specific context — not theoretical, not generic.
Staff Empowerment Teams that are upskilled and confident — reducing resistance to change and accelerating adoption of new systems.
Strategic Perspective An insightful and reasoned perspective on how AI is a once-in-a-generation shift — and what that means for their industry and role.
Format Flexibility Half or full-day workshops online or in person. Keynotes, panel presentations, custom team training. Built around your audience and their context.
Investment Custom quoted

Every engagement is scoped to your audience, format, and objectives. A keynote for 200 association members and a half-day workshop for a team of 8 are different conversations.

Format: Half-day, full-day, keynote, custom

* Reach out with your audience size, format preference, and objectives and you will receive a proposal within 48 hours.

Get in touch Tell us about your audience and we'll build the right engagement.
The investment case

What is your time actually worth?

Most consultants ask you to take the ROI on faith. Add each person affected by implementation, enter their hourly rate and estimated hours recovered per week, and see the math for yourself. The consulting fee is not the cost — the status quo is.

Select a service tier to see what typically determines the investment range for that engagement.

Hourly rate ($) Hours recovered / week No. of people Weekly value
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This calculator is deliberately conservative.

It only measures the value of time recovered. It does not account for revenue growth enabled by reclaimed capacity, error reduction, improved client experience, faster decision-making, or the compounding competitive advantage of operating with better systems than your competitors. The real return may be higher than what you see here — often significantly.

Not sure where to start? That is exactly what the assessment is for. The free mini-assessment takes 10 minutes. You receive a personalized AI Readiness Report within 2 business days. No pitch. No obligation. Just clarity.
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* All investment figures are starting points or ranges. Final investment is confirmed in writing before any engagement begins. Aislen does not invoice for undisclosed scope. Discovery conversations are always complimentary.