SOUTH AFRICAN SME OWNERS • MANUFACTURING & BEYOND

Executive AI leadership
for South African SMEs —
from the accountant who
automated his own practice first.

Measurable time and margin recovered.
Not technology, tools, or “AI transformation.”

20-minute call. No hard sell.
Instant scorecard results
12 years running a factory’s finances
Own accounting practice as living AI case study
Numbers-first. Zero hype.
THE STORY

I used to run the numbers for a factory.
Then I automated my own practice.

Twelve years running finance and systems for a manufacturing operation taught me what actually moves the needle: hours recovered, cash visibility, and margin that shows up on the P&L — not vendor promises.

When I started my own accounting practice, I applied the same discipline. I automated the repetitive work. I built the systems I wished I’d had when I was inside the factory. The practice itself became the first real-world case study.

That is Case Study Zero. The numbers are real and they will be published. No hype. Just the hours and the margin.

WHAT CLIENTS ACTUALLY GET
  • Specific hours recovered per month
  • Rand value impact on margin
  • Clear before-and-after from the practice
  • Peer-level credibility, not vendor theatre
THE OFFER LADDER

Transparent pricing. Clear next steps.

Every engagement starts with a low-friction entry point. All prices exclude VAT.

ENTRY PRODUCTS (COLD-MARKET FRIENDLY)
AI Readiness Scorecard
Free • 15–20 questions
R0
  • Instant scored report
  • Overall readiness grade
  • Top three opportunity areas
  • Benchmark vs businesses your size
AI Discovery Workshop
Half-day on-site
R6,500–R8,500
Fully creditable against the AI Opportunity Assessment if you proceed within 60 days.
CORE PRODUCTS
Quick-Win Sprint
30–45 days • Top 2–3 opportunities
Implementation of the highest-value opportunities identified in the Assessment.
PRICING (excl. VAT)
R25,000 – R60,000
Quoted individually
Fractional CAIO Retainer
Ongoing executive AI leadership
Advisor — 1 day/month R14,500 /mo
Partner — 2 days/month R27,500 /mo
Initial 3-month term, then month-to-month. Limited capacity.
The Assessment is presented in full detail. The Sprint and Retainer are shown so the logical next step is always obvious.
PROOF

Case Study Zero — our own practice

OWN PRACTICE • BEFORE → AFTER
TBD
hours recovered per month
TBD
annual margin impact (year 1)
TBD
month-end close time
Measured results from our own practice — final figures to be published.
Additional case studies coming soon
Manufacturing client — Q1 2026
Quoting + production reporting automation
Professional services firm
Admin and client reporting reduction
VERTICAL FOCUS

Manufacturing & Engineering is the flagship

12 years inside a factory is the differentiator. Other verticals are supported but we lead with what we know best.

Quoting & estimating automation
Reduce quoting time and error rates dramatically.
Production reporting
Real-time visibility without manual spreadsheets.
Stock & procurement admin
Lower carrying costs and fewer stockouts.
Quality documentation
Streamline ISO and customer requirements.
Maintenance request triage
Faster response, better uptime tracking.
Professional Services, Wholesale/Distribution and Logistics are supported as secondary verticals.
HOW TO START

The lowest-friction path

1
Take the free AI Readiness Scorecard
15–20 questions. Instant report with benchmark and top opportunities.
2
Book a 20-minute fit call
We’ll quickly establish whether there’s a real fit before any deeper engagement.
3
AI Discovery Workshop (optional next step)
Half-day on-site. Fully creditable against the Assessment.
Ready to talk specifics?
Book a no-pressure 20-minute fit call. We’ll discuss your situation and whether we’re the right fit.