AI Consulting for Vancouver Small Businesses

I help Vancouver small businesses eliminate manual work that slows them down.

I identify bottlenecks, automate workflows, and implement practical AI solutions that save time and reduce costs.

Keith Donoghue, Founder & Principal

Eliminate Manual Work. Scale your small business.

Built on 15 years of large scale transformation experience:

HSBC bank logo where Keith Donoghue worked in transformation
RBC Royal Bank logo where Keith Donoghue led process improvement projects
JPMorgan logo where Keith Donoghue gained enterprise transformation experience

AI Consulting for Vancouver Small Businesses

I saw these manual bottlenecks quietly erode profitability at RBC and HSBC. Now, I help Vancouver firms eliminate them.

High-Volume Manual
Processing

I stop the "busy work" leak. Using my banking background, I move your best people away from data entry and back to high-value growth.

Fragmented Administrative Workflows

Reliability by design. I turn messy follow-ups into sequenced playbooks built to banking-grade standards.

Disconnected Software
Tools

I bridge your tools so they finally talk to each other. This gives you an automated snapshot of your operations so you can lead with facts, not guesswork.

I Identify the waste. Automate the process. Build the model.

I hand over a validated system your team can run from day one. Serving small businesses across Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, and the Lower Mainland.

Keith Donoghue, AI Consultant, Vancouver BC

Recent Automations We Have Built

Voice to Follow Up Email

Record a 60 second voice note after a client meeting. A polished follow up email is drafted automatically, ready to review and send.

AI Morning Brief

One email arrives each morning with the top priorities, today's schedule, and what needs attention. Built with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Make.com.

Automated Dashboard

Revenue, completed jobs, gross profit, and leads in one dashboard. Filtered by date and branch with no manual chart building.

See more examples on our In Action page

The Value I Deliver

Time back every week for you and your team.

5 to10 hours

1 to 4 weeks

From scoping call to live automation.

0 Extra Headcount

Scale output without adding to payroll.

Client Engagement

At Your Table. Kate Rice. Vancouver

Event and catering operator managing enquiries across her website and paid social campaigns. Two automations built connecting website form submissions and Meta ad leads directly into event management platform. Every new enquiry now arrives automatically. No manual entry. Delivered in ten business days.

Additional engagements in progress.

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My Three-Phase Implementation Framework

STEP 01

ASSESS

I personally audit your workflows and design your custom AI strategy to ensure maximum ROI.

STEP 02

IMPLEMENT

I lead the deployment of your custom system, overseeing my technical team to ensure the build meets my exact strategic specifications.

STEP 03

ENABLE

I lead the transition of the new tools to your team, supported by my technical lead to ensure a seamless and high-performance handover.

Learn more about my background and approach on the About Page

Strategy led personally by Keith Donoghue. Technical builds executed by my vetted network of automation partners.

Simple Pricing

Four packages built for Canadian SMBs. Every deliverable defined upfront.

Single
Build

One Automation

  • One workflow built and deployed

  • Fixed price quoted after scoping

  • Documentation included

  • 14 days post-launch support

Managed
AI Agent

Hosted AI

  • Ongoing hosting, maintenance, and updates

  • Monthly check-in to review performance

  • Suitable for research, customer service, lead qualification, onboarding.

Lightning
Launch

Workflow Bundle

  • 2 automated workflows built and deployed

  • Staff adoption walkthrough included

  • 30 days post-launch support

Strategic
Transformation

Full Rollout

  • 3 advanced workflows built and deployed

  • 2 x 90 minute team training sessions

  • 30 days post-launch support


Every package starts with a free 30 minute scoping call. See full service details on our Services page.

The Highridge Standard

I ran system migrations at RBC and HSBC where thousands of users and high-stakes operations relied on a flawless go-live. We didn't 'hope' things worked; we validated every step until they did. That 15-year discipline is exactly what I bring to your business.

A plan that actually gets finished.

I turn complex programs into step-by-step playbooks. You get a clear view of the automation needed and the exact tools to negate your manual work. No 'guessing' at timelines, just a finished system that works.

Removing the work, not just moving it.

I identify the specific processes costing you the most and build systems to eliminate them entirely. My goal isn’t to make a task slightly faster; it’s to get it off your plate so you can focus on growing the business.

I handle the weeds so you don't have to.

I oversee the development and technical build so you don't have to. I manage the developers and the implementation details on your behalf; you see the outcome, I handle everything in between.

Common Questions

Is this just another AI workshop?

No. I deliver functional, configured workflows, not just theory. My partners and I build and integrate the tools into your existing operations so they are ready to use on day one

How involved are you personally in the process?

I am your single point of contact. I personally conduct the audit, determine the final documented workflows, and lead the final handover. My automation partners handle the backend technical configuration under my direct oversight. Read more about my experience and credentials on the About Page.

Do I need technical experience to manage this?

No. We build using practical tools that integrate with what you already use. I ensure your team is trained and has a clear roadmap before we complete the handover. Read how we built two automations for a Vancouver catering business in ten days on my blog.

How much of my time does this take?

Most clients spend between two and eight hours with us in total, spread across short sessions over two to four weeks. We handle everything in between. You show up, answer questions, and review what we deliver. I handle the technical heavy lifting so you can focus on running your business.

Ready to Identify Operational Savings?

Structured implementation. Transparent pricing. Measurable ROI.