Opportunity: AI Workflow Audits for Small Businesses
What it is: Offer a $500–$1,500 "AI Readiness Audit" — a 90-minute consultation where you map a small business's repetitive workflows and deliver a written report showing exactly which tools (Claude, Zapier, Notion AI, etc.) can replace or accelerate each one.
Why now: Most small businesses know they're behind on AI but don't know where to start. The tools have matured enough to deploy in days, but the knowledge gap is still wide. Early 2026 is the window before this becomes commoditized.
3 First Steps Today:
- Build your offer page — One-page site or Notion doc. Title: "AI Workflow Audit for [your niche]." List deliverables: recorded session + written report + tool recommendations. Set a price.
- DM 10 small business owners you already know on LinkedIn or Instagram. Ask one question: "What's the most repetitive task eating your team's time right now?" This is a sales conversation disguised as curiosity.
- Do one free audit for a local business today in exchange for a testimonial. Use the output as a case study template for all future paid engagements.