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.
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.
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.
* 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.
Workflow Analysis & Implementation Roadmap
For business owners and organizations ready to move beyond investigation and build a structured, phased plan for AI integration.
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.
* 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.
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.
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.
* $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.
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.
Monthly retainer. Engagement scope — from advisory to fractional leadership — determines the range. No lock-in beyond the current month.
* 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
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.
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.
* Reach out with your audience size, format preference, and objectives and you will receive a proposal within 48 hours.
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.
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.
* 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.