AI Readiness for UK Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Structured. Governed. Growth-Aligned.
AI adoption is accelerating. Most UK SMBs are experimenting with AI tools without governance structure, data readiness, or adoption discipline. CLEAR changes that.
What Is the CLEAR AI Readiness Framework?
CLEAR is a structured five-day engagement. It is not AI implementation. It is governance-led readiness assessment, adoption discipline, and growth-aligned AI strategy designed for SMBs already using Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
The CLEAR Framework Explained
Capability Alignment
- Where AI creates measurable business value
- Department prioritisation
- ROI alignment
Landscape Optimisation
- Tool sprawl control
- Licensing rationalisation
- Copilot vs Gemini vs ChatGPT considerations
Enablement & Data Foundations
- Data readiness
- CRM data quality
- GDPR alignment
Adoption & Behaviour
- Employee readiness
- Cultural acceptance
- Controlled experimentation
Results Roadmap
- 90-day enablement plan
- Pilot structure
- Governance guardrails
What You Receive
Engagement Timeline
- Day 1Evidence Capture
- Days 2–4Analysis & Reporting
- Day 5Executive Playback
Who CLEAR Is Designed For
SMBs with 10–250 staff
Already using Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
Considering Copilot or AI rollout
Concerned about uncontrolled AI use in the business
Why AI Readiness Matters Now
Growth Opportunity
Risk Mitigation
Balanced: not fear, not hype.
Investment
CLEAR AI Readiness Framework
Five-day fixed engagement
- ✓ AI Maturity Score (0–5 across 5 domains)
- ✓ Shadow AI Risk Index
- ✓ Governance Gap Summary
- ✓ Tool & Exposure Register
- ✓ Executive Board Report (PDF)
Transparent pricing. No hidden costs. No day-rate surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start With Structure. Not Speculation.
Before you invest in AI tools, invest in knowing whether your business is ready for them.
Written and maintained by Martin Prosser, Microsoft Dynamics 365 specialist with over a decade of hands-on experience. Last reviewed: February 2026.