Hands-on AI training for UK SMEs

AI skills that actually save your team time.

Hands-on training sessions, in person or virtual, built around the way your team works. Delivered by people who speak plain English, not tech. Real tools, real outcomes, from day one.

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No commitment. We'll tell you whether we can help.

How it works

From discovery call to results in days.

Three steps from first conversation to your team using AI every day.

Discovery Call

We learn how your team works

A free 30-minute call to understand your team, where you're losing time, and what, if anything, you'd like someone else to do for you.

Tailored session

We build a session around you

We design the training around the tasks you and your team have to do, day in, day out. We help you delegate the dull.

Real results

Your team understands AI from day one

Half-day or full-day session, in person or virtual. You leave with working skills, not slides. Follow-up support available.

What we offer

Most UK SMEs know they should be using AI. We help them actually do it.

From first steps to ongoing support: AI consultancy for UK businesses, at every stage.

AI Strategy

Not sure where to start? We sit with you, understand your goals, and build a clear AI strategy aligned with how your business actually works. No off-the-shelf solutions. You leave with a concrete plan: which tools to use, where to start, and exactly how AI fits your business.

Good for: businesses exploring AI for the first time, or those who've tried it and aren't seeing results.

AI Implementation

Once the strategy is set, we help you put it into action. From introducing AI tools to integrating them into your existing workflow. We focus on quick wins first: automating repetitive tasks, improving turnaround times, reducing costs. Then build from there.

Good for: businesses ready to move from planning to doing.

AI Training

Your tools are only as good as the people using them. We run hands-on, jargon-free AI training sessions for teams of all sizes, designed around your actual day-to-day work, not abstract theory. Your team will leave with workflows already in place and time already being saved. No tech background needed.

Good for: teams who want to boost efficiency without the confusion.

Ongoing Support

AI isn't a one-and-done project. As your business grows, your needs change. We offer ongoing support to make sure your AI keeps delivering value over time. Think of us as your AI consultant in the background: available when you need us, never in the way when you don't.

Good for: businesses who want a long-term partner, not a one-off project.

Why Plain Speaking AI

We teach people to use AI. Not just ask it questions.

There's a big difference between knowing what a tool does and using it in your actual job. We focus on the second one.

Built around your workflows

We design the session around the tools and tasks your team uses every day.

Results from day one

You leave the session using AI, not planning to. We measure success by whether it sticks, not whether the session felt good.

Plain language throughout

No jargon. No unnecessary complexity. We explain AI clearly, for anyone to follow. We've done the research, so you don't have to!

About us

We've worked in tech long enough to know it doesn't have to be this complicated.

Having spent over 20 years working for some of Europe's most ambitious companies (Airbnb, Amazon, the New York Times), we learned one thing: it doesn't have to be hard when it's explained simply, in terms that make sense to everyone.

Our mission is to make AI adoption work for you. Not the buzzword version. Not the expensive, confusing, jargon-heavy version. Just real AI skills, straightforward guidance, and simple tools that make your day-to-day easier.

If you've been wondering whether AI is right for your business, the honest answer is: it probably is. We'll help you figure out exactly where it fits.

Straight-talking AI adoption for UK SMEs. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just results.

20+

Years working inside tech at Airbnb, Amazon, and the New York Times

Day 1

Your team leaves with AI workflows in place, not slides to review later

Zero

Jargon, documentation overhead, or complex requirements. Just clear, actionable steps.

Ed Arnold, co-founder of Plain Speaking AI

Ed Arnold

Co-founder · Sales & Client relationships

Harry Pringle, co-founder of Plain Speaking AI

Harry Pringle

Co-founder · AI strategy & Delivery

Plain Speaking AI training session

A recent training session in London

Pricing

Straightforward pricing. No surprises.

We work out the right format and scope on the discovery call, then give you a clear quote upfront.

Starting from

£500

+ VAT · Exact price agreed after your discovery call

Contact us for a bespoke quote

Every session includes

  • A free 30-minute discovery call to understand your team
  • A bespoke session built around your actual workflows
  • Half-day or full-day format, agreed upfront
  • In-person or virtual delivery, your choice
  • Follow-up support to make sure the skills stick
FAQ

Common questions.

Not at all. Most of our clients come to us precisely because they're not technical. We explain everything in plain language and make sure you understand each step before we move on. If you've ever felt lost in a tech conversation, you'll find this refreshingly different.
Tools like ChatGPT are a great starting point, but knowing which tool to use, how to use it well, and where it fits into your business is a different skill entirely. That's what we provide. We help you build a joined-up AI strategy, not just hand you a login and wish you luck.
Most clients see meaningful time savings within the first few weeks. We focus on quick wins early, so you're not waiting months to see the benefit.
We primarily work with small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Whether you're a team of five or fifty, the principles are the same: find where AI adds value, keep it simple, and make sure your team can actually use it.
Across the board: professional services, retail, hospitality, financial services, and more. If your business has repetitive tasks, customer interactions, or data you're not fully using, there's almost certainly a role for AI.
Engagements start from £500 + VAT. Every business is different, so we don't publish fixed prices. The best starting point is a free discovery call: we'll get a sense of what you need and give you a clear picture of what's involved before you commit to anything.
Get in touch

Let's talk.

There's no hard sell here. Just a conversation about where you are, where you want to get to, and whether we're the right people to help. If we're not, we'll tell you.

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