AI Transformation & Change Leadership
Embed AI into the core of your operating model with governance, leadership, and culture by design.
- Audits & roadmaps
- Exec enablement
- Ethical AI frameworks
AI FOR BUSINESS
Unlock Growth with AI
SMEs represent 99% of UK business, employ circa 61% of the workforce and generate 52% of private-sector turnover. Don't fall behind. Act now to secure your competitive edge.
Helping Business Win
We provide enterprise‑grade advisory for small businesses and start-ups to win in today’s market.
We’re a trusted results-focused advisory with a proven track record and an AI first approach. We upgrade leadership, operations, technology and culture so your company doesn’t just compete, it leads.
What We Offer
A lifeline for smart business with forward-thinking leaders
Growth Acceleration & Market Dominance
Scale revenue with AI‑powered demand gen, funnels, pricing, and GTM orchestration.
- Lead engines
- Funnel optimisation
- GTM launches
Business Strategy, Audits & Turnarounds
Diagnose, stabilise, and reposition with scenario planning and risk‑led execution.
- Positioning & resilience
- Profit & cash recovery
- Risk mapping
Innovation Lab: Idea Validation & Product Design
Go from concept to MVP and PMF with investor‑ready narratives.
- Idea validation
- MVP prototyping
- Investor storytelling
Automation Agency for Manual & Repetitive Tasks
Deploy AI agents and low‑code flows to remove bottlenecks and reduce cost.
- Process discovery
- Agent deployment
- ROI dashboards
Post‑Merger AI Integration
Capture synergy with AI‑led alignment across culture, comms, and tech stacks.
- Alignment workshops
- Stack harmonisation
- Synergy dashboards
AI Education & Client Enablement
Bootcamps and learning hubs that turn teams into AI‑native operators.
- Workshops & bootcamps
- Learning pipelines
- Agent demos
Social Influence & Brand Building
Own the category with automated thought leadership and content flywheels.
- Daily posts
- Video repurposing
- Influence index
Business‑in‑a‑Box + GoHighLevel Services
Deploy vertical CRM, funnels, and agents in days—not months.
- White‑label GHL
- Vertical templates
- Partner marketplace
Free Audits & Front‑End Hooks
High‑value automated diagnostics that flow into paid engagements.
- AI‑readiness
- ROI dashboards
- Auto‑proposal
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Why Work With Us
• 99.8% client retention rate—our strategies stick
• ROI in 90 days, not 12 months+
• Trusted across regions and industries
• Over £10bn in project value delivered
We’re an AI first consultancy with a track record of delivering results. We simplify complex change, align teams and deliver measurable results while keeping you reassured at every step
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HOW IT WORKS
Simple & Effective
Book Your 20‑Minute Alignment Call
Alignment calls help us identify priorities, quick wins and service compatibility
Deep‑Dive Needs Assessment
We explore priorities, blockers, and quick wins to quantify impact
Custom Strategy & Rapid Implementation
We design a tailored plan, then execute with clear milestones and owners
Ongoing Advisory & Performance Support
We provide continuous guidance, dashboards, and cadence reviews to keep results on track
CALCULATE YOUR ROI
Discover the true cost of inefficiency and cost-saving opportunties with our specialised ROI calculators
Discover the potential financial impact of addressing your business challenges with our specialised ROI calculators
Select Your Primary Business Outcome
Select Your Business Challenge
INDUSTRIES
Bringing Global Expertise to Local Business
Proven strategies from world-class markets, tailored to your business needs
Customer Acquisition and Retention
Leads that don't receive effective follow-up within 15 minutes typically go cold! Businesses lose about 70% of leads this way. Turn leads into paying customers with best practice and automation that delivers immediate value and builds satisfaction and loyalty.
Leadership and Team Development
Unlock workforce potential by building a results-driven culture that rewards innovative thinking, accountability and strong leadership. We help you build and mobilise results-driven high-performing teams - focused on delivering customer satisfaction.
Financial Management and Analysis
Make informed, timely decisions with real-time, robust and reliable information about your business performance, risk and opportunity. We provide comprehensive support, including expert financial planning cash flow management and detailed analysis to ensure your business remains profitable resilient and well-positioned for future growth.
Healthcare
Automate patient ops and compliance with AI triage and secure workflows.
- HIPAA/GDPR‑ready automations
- AI triage & scheduling
- Clinical ROI dashboards
Law Enforcement
Operational intelligence for safer communities with strong governance.
- Case workflow automation
- Policy & audit trails
- Risk alerts & dashboards
Government
Citizen services modernised with secure, multilingual AI agents.
- Digital service desks
- Regulatory compliance
- Equity & access at scale
Financial Services
AI KYC, risk engines, and compliant automations for speed and safety.
- KYC/AML workflows
- Risk scoring agents
- Client onboarding CX
Retail
Personalised journeys, inventory intelligence, and omnichannel support.
- AI merchandising
- CX chat & returns
- Demand forecasting
Food & Beverage
Automate reservations, supply, and loyalty with real‑time insights.
- Order & inventory sync
- Loyalty automation
- Ops cost reduction
Hospitality
Guest journey automation from booking to post‑stay advocacy.
- Concierge agents
- Revenue management
- Reputation AI
Energy & Utilities
Predictive maintenance, outage triage, and customer self‑serve.
- Asset monitoring
- Field ops routing
- Usage analytics
Transport & Logistics
AI routing, warehouse ops, and real‑time shipment visibility.
- ETA & delays alerts
- Pick‑pack automation
- Fleet optimisation
Aviation
Ops orchestration for ground, crew, and passenger services.
- Turnaround automation
- Irregular ops comms
- Safety compliance
Fashion
Trend sensing, D2C journeys, and returns optimisation.
- Personalised styling
- Drop forecasting
- Returns automation
Media & Entertainment
Content flywheels and monetisation with AI repurposing.
- Multi‑platform syndication
- Audience growth AI
- Creator tooling
Legal
Contract automation, intake, and research with secure audit trails.
- Client intake bots
- Doc generation
- Compliance logs
Professional Services
From proposal to delivery with automated client ops.
- Proposal builders
- Project automation
- Billing & renewals
Construction
Site ops, safety, and procurement streamlined end‑to‑end.
- RFI/RFP automation
- Safety reporting
- Cost tracking
Technology
Ship faster with AI SDLC, ops agents, and GTM automations.
- Dev & QA agents
- RevOps pipelines
- Support deflection
FMCG
Demand sensing, trade promo, and retail execution—automated.
- Promo effectiveness
- Shelf analytics
- Route‑to‑market AI
Real Estate
Acquisition, leasing, and resident ops on autopilot.
- Lead to lease flows
- Maintenance automation
- Owner/investor dashboards
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RESOURCES
ChatGPT at Work Bundle
GPT‑5 is reshaping work, delivering faster insights, deeper reasoning, measurable results. Our AI Implementation Bundle gives you a step‑by‑step integration playbook, 100 plus business prompts, a decision flowchart and proven automation strategies to boost productivity, quality and growth. Start fresh or scale your AI program with confidence and turn AI into tangible business value
OUR TEAM
Deploying Global Expertise Locally
Trusted Expertise
We are a trusted pair of hands with consultants who have strong projects, programs and change delivery backgrounds with top-tier consulting firms and fortune 100 companies. We have delivered projects for enterprise, small to mid-sized, start-ups and even single person companies.
TESTIMONIALS
What People Are Saying
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Working with Portico has been a game-changer - we are leaner, agile and more efficient
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Trusted expertise in an era of rapid change and uncertainty has been invaluable to our business
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We have addressed The hurdles of limited budgets and high turnover with automation
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Automated workflows have transformed our business and increased customer satisfaction and engagement
Janice Lai
Mark Lane
Gillian Hodges
David Pine
AI For SME Blog Contributors
AI for SMEs is our blog featuring articles for small business owners. Our contributors are drawn from numerous industry verticals and offer strategic insights helping business leaders navigate emerging trends and lifecycle stages — through start-up, growth, scale and transformation in a constantly evolving market.
Jason Park
Rebecca Walsh
Jackson Owens
Shilpa Patel
Eunice Baker
Jack Finch
Frances Chen
Arjun Datta
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Portico different from other consulting firms?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the UK economy, representing more than 99% of all businesses, employing 61% of the private sector workforce. SMEs contribute approximately £2.4 trillion, which makes them crucial to driving employment and national economic growth. However, in today's rapidly evolving market and especially with the rise of AI, SMEs face significant challenges. Those that fail to integrate AI strategically risk falling behind, missing critical growth opportunities and incurring higher operational costs.
Portico was founded over a decade ago with a unique mission: to help businesses of all sizes, particularly SMEs, unlock their full potential. Unlike traditional consulting firms that often prioritise large corporations and lack local expertise, Portico is dedicated to serving small businesses with a deep understanding of the local market.
We believe every business, regardless of size, has the capacity to create significant value for its customers and employees. What sets Portico apart is our commitment to providing SMEs with access to top-tier consultants—resources typically reserved for larger companies.
Our consultants bring not only expertise in the latest technologies, like AI, but also a profound understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within local markets. This combination ensures that our clients receive tailored, actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth and resilience.
Supporting small businesses is at the heart of what we do. It's not just about sustaining the economy; it's about fostering innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth in every community we serve. Portico is here to ensure that SMEs not only survive but thrive in an ever-changing market.
How long does it typically take to see results from your consultancy services?
Timelines for seeing results vary by company, project types, goals and methods. While some improvements may be evident in the short term, sustainable and significant transformations often take a bit longer. We provide you with a realistic timelines and timely updates along the way.
What industries do you specialise in and can you help businesses of all sizes?
Our consultancy services are scalable and tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses of all sizes, ensuring that you receive the support necessary to achieve your goals. We have expertise across a wide range of industries, including finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing and more. Our consultants' diverse backgrounds and experiences enable us to adapt our strategies to fit your specific industry and company culture. Whether you're a small startup or a large corporation, we have the knowledge and resources to make things work.
What if I do not have the in-house expertise to execute?
This is not uncommon. Many businesses focus on recruiting staff that support their business-as-usual (BAU). Few small business have BAU and project teams and it is for this reason we created the "done-for-you" service. To learn more, simply articulate the skills gaps during your consultation.
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