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Geelong & Ballarat, Victoria

AI that works for
real businesses.
Not the Fortune 500.

We walk your business, find where AI saves real money, build it, and manage it. The region's first dedicated AI practice for SMBs — backed by 10+ years of managed services credibility.

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$50k+
Annual waste per typical SMB
60%
Of manual work automatable
5
Founding spots available

Consult. Build. Manage.

Three phases. One continuous relationship. Every engagement starts with understanding — and ends with measurable ROI.

01
Consult

AI Readiness Audit

We spend a day with your business. Map every workflow. Score every opportunity by ROI. Deliver a written roadmap with numbers — not jargon.

$3,500–$5,000 fixed fee
02
Build

Implementation Project

Fixed-scope, fixed-price delivery. Workflow automations, custom AI assistants, document intelligence, and system integrations — all built to production standard.

$8,000–$60,000 fixed scope
03
Manage

Monthly AI Retainer

Ongoing evolution, optimisation, monitoring, and new automations. Your AI doesn't stand still — and neither do we. The recurring engine that compounds over time.

$2,000–$4,500/month

The most useful thing you'll spend $4,000 on this year

A structured diagnostic that tells you — in your numbers — exactly what AI is worth to your business.

1

Book & Pay

Secure your audit online. Full payment upfront — it keeps things clean and signals serious intent on both sides.

2

2-Hour Workshop

On-site or video. We walk through your workflows, ask the right questions, and map where time is being spent on things that don't need a human.

3

Analysis & Scoring

We score every opportunity by ROI, implementation ease, and readiness. No guessing — real numbers from your real business.

4

Written Report Delivered

Within 5 business days. A structured document: findings, scored opportunities, ROI estimates, and a recommended roadmap. Yours to keep regardless.

5

Proposal (if it makes sense)

If the numbers stack up, we'll present a fixed-price proposal. No pressure — the audit has value whether you proceed or not.

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AI Readiness Audit

Find out exactly what AI is worth to your business — in your numbers, not ours.

2-hour diagnostic workshop
Full workflow mapping
ROI-scored opportunity report
Written roadmap delivered in 5 days
No obligation to proceed
$3,500 – $5,000
Fixed fee · Paid upfront · Geelong & Ballarat
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Managed AI. Like managed IT — but for automation.

Your AI doesn't stay static after we build it. Choose a tier that keeps it evolving.

Bronze
$2,000 /month
= $24,000 ARR
4 hrs consultant time per month
1 automation review & optimisation
Monthly performance report
Email support — 48hr response
Access to prompt library updates
Annual AI strategy refresh
Gold
$4,500 /month
= $54,000 ARR
16 hrs dedicated team time/month
Unlimited automation optimisation
Weekly check-in + exec reporting
Same-day priority support
Monthly staff training sessions
Dedicated AI roadmap & strategy

The region's most credible AI partner.

We didn't start yesterday. We built the managed services infrastructure that regional SMBs already trust.

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10+ Years of Trust

SCTG and UCS have been managing print and IT for Geelong and Ballarat businesses for over a decade. AI is the natural third pillar.

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Local, Not Remote

We sit with you. We see your business. Most AI consultancies pitch from Sydney or Melbourne. We're here — Geelong and Ballarat.

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Fixed Pricing Always

No hourly billing. No scope creep surprises. Every engagement is a fixed fee with a locked scope document before a single hour of work begins.

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Business-First Thinking

We don't lead with technology. We lead with your numbers — what's this costing you, what will automation save, what's the payback period.

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Infrastructure Already Running

Billing, PSA, legal, support, account management — all in place. You're not funding our startup. You're engaging an established operation adding a new capability.

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No One Else Is Doing This

There is no AI consultancy in Geelong or Ballarat with local presence, SMB focus, and managed services depth. We're first. That matters.

What is manual work actually costing you?

Enter your numbers. See what AI could realistically recover — before you spend a dollar.

Annual Manual Labour Cost
$0
What you're currently spending on manual, repeatable work
Recoverable via AI Automation
$0
Conservative estimate at your coverage percentage
Payback Period on AI Audit
0 weeks
How quickly the audit fee pays for itself

These numbers are conservative estimates. An AI Audit gives you exact figures for your specific business.

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⚡ Limited — 5 Spots Only

Founding Client Program

We're launching. The first five businesses to sign a retainer get locked-in pricing for 24 months — and become the case studies that define our practice.

Discounted audit fee — $2,500 instead of $4,500
20% off retainer pricing, locked for 24 months — no increases
10% off your first implementation project
Direct access to Jeremy Williams for strategy conversations
Featured in our launch case study and marketing materials

Founding Client Offer

5
Founding spots remaining
AI Readiness Audit $2,500 $4,500
Bronze Retainer $1,600/mo $2,000
Silver Retainer $2,400/mo $3,000
Gold Retainer $3,600/mo $4,500
Price lock period 24 months
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Common Questions

What exactly happens during an AI Readiness Audit? +
We spend approximately 2 hours with your business owner and/or operations manager — on-site in Geelong or Ballarat, or via video. We map your workflows, identify where time is being spent on repetitive manual tasks, and score every automation opportunity by ROI potential. Within 5 business days you receive a written report with specific recommendations and dollar estimates. No jargon. No obligation to proceed.
Is the audit fee refunded if we proceed with a project? +
No — the audit fee is a standalone engagement. It covers our time and delivers a report that is genuinely valuable regardless of whether you proceed. However, founding clients receive a discounted audit rate ($2,500 instead of $4,500), which partially offsets the cost when they sign a retainer.
We're not a tech company — is this relevant to us? +
That's exactly who we work with. Trades businesses, professional services firms, healthcare practices, and real estate agencies are our primary market. The simpler and more process-driven your business, the higher the AI opportunity. We speak plain English — no technical background required.
What does 'fixed price' actually mean? +
It means you know the exact cost before any work begins. Every project is scoped in a signed document before we start. If you ask for something outside that scope, we issue a change request with a price — you approve it before we proceed. You will never receive an invoice for more than what was agreed.
How long does implementation take? +
AI Fast Track projects (single automation or GPT build) take 2–4 weeks. AI Transformation projects (multi-workflow automation) take 6–12 weeks. Timeline begins once the Scope of Work is signed and commencement payment is received.
What happens after the project is delivered? +
Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support. After that, we recommend a Monthly AI Retainer — ongoing hours to evolve, tune, and expand your AI systems. The retainer is where the real long-term value compounds. Think of it like managed IT, but for your automations.
What is the R&D Tax Incentive and does it affect our pricing? +
The R&D Tax Incentive is a government program that subsidises our development costs. It doesn't affect your pricing — our fees are market-rate. It does allow us to invest heavily in building reusable tools and frameworks that make our delivery faster and better than a team without that backing.
Do you service businesses outside Geelong and Ballarat? +
Our primary focus is Geelong, Ballarat, and the greater Surf Coast/Western District region. We will consider businesses elsewhere in Victoria where we can deliver without compromising quality. Audits can be conducted via video for remote clients.

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Tell us about your business. We'll be in touch within one business day to confirm your booking.

We respond within 1 business day. No spam. No obligation.

What Happens Next
1.We review your submission and confirm availability
2.You receive an invoice for the audit fee
3.Workshop scheduled within 2 weeks of payment
4.Written report in your inbox within 5 days of workshop
Prefer to Talk First?

Completely fine. Call Jeremy directly or send an email — no forms required.

📞 +61 3 5277 9797 ✉ jeremy@sctg.com.au

Ready to find out what AI is worth to your business?

It starts with a conversation. No pitch. No jargon. Just an honest look at your numbers.

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