Most SMBs are running on spreadsheets, whiteboards, and "we've always done it this way."

If you're searching for an AI audit for small business or a business process automation assessment, chances are you already know something in your operation is costing you more time and money than it should. Missed reorder points. Manual reports built by hand every week. A whiteboard schedule that only one person understands. Order errors that keep happening the same way.

The AI Ops Audit from Savon Nexo is a practical, on-site alternative to generic "AI readiness" consulting. We don't hand you a 40-page maturity scorecard. We walk your floor, shadow your team, time the actual work, and come back with a short list of automation opportunities — ranked by impact and effort — with a fixed price for each one. If you'd rather browse the broader toolkit first, see our AI Solutions page.

Process

How the AI Ops Audit works

Three phases. No open-ended hourly billing.

01

Audit

We visit your location(s), shadow your team, and map every recurring process — ordering, inventory, scheduling, reporting, quality checks. 1–2 days on-site.

02

Roadmap

You get a findings report and a prioritized list of automation opportunities, scored by impact and effort, with a fixed quote for each.

03

Build

We build the tool — a live dashboard, an email/alert automation, or a workflow app — and support it for 30 days after launch.

Who it's for

Built for operationally busy, owner-run businesses

The AI Ops Audit works best for businesses with 2+ locations, or a single location with 15+ staff and real transaction volume — enough operational complexity that small time-savings compound into real dollars.

Restaurants & QSR

Kitchen ticket routing, inventory reorder alerts, labor scheduling automation.

Hotels & Hospitality

Housekeeping task routing, guest request automation, occupancy-based staffing.

Retail Chains

Competitive price monitoring, inventory reconciliation, POS dashboard rollups.

Light Manufacturers

Production tracking dashboards, PO approval automation, maintenance-log digitization — software side only, no PLCs or sensors.

Construction & Trades

Job ticket to invoice automation, permit/license expiration alerts, technician time tracking.

Clinics & Professional Services

Appointment reminder automation, intake tracking dashboards, renewal/deadline alerts.

Proof

Already working for businesses like yours

  • Barcode-scan ordering app — deployed for multi-location restaurant & hospitality clients to cut order errors and speed up service.
  • Employee attendance & workforce portal — replaced manual time sheets with a live, auditable system.
  • Power BI dashboards — turned raw POS and operations data into daily decision-making tools for retail and hospitality owners.
Order errors
↓ with scan-based ordering
Time sheets
Manual → live & auditable
Reporting
Raw POS data → daily decisions
Pricing

Fixed fees, quoted for your business

No open-ended hourly billing. Every phase is scoped and priced up front, before any work starts — request a quote and we'll get back to you with fixed numbers.

Phase What's included
Audit On-site process walkthrough (1–2 days), findings report, prioritized roadmap.
Build Fixed fee per tool, scoped after the audit. Dashboards, alerts, automations — priced to the project.
Retainer Ongoing monitoring, minor updates, quarterly re-audit, priority support.

Scope note: software and data work only — dashboards, spreadsheets, email/alert automation, reporting. No machine, sensor, or hardware integration, and no testing on live production equipment.

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FAQ

Common questions about the AI Ops Audit

What is an AI Ops Audit?
An AI Ops Audit is a hands-on, on-site review of your business processes — ordering, inventory, scheduling, reporting, and more — that identifies where automation or AI can save real time and money. It ends with a prioritized roadmap and fixed-fee quotes for each opportunity.
How much does an AI Ops Audit cost for a small business?
Pricing depends on your location count and complexity, so we quote it after a short initial conversation. The audit, any follow-on automation build, and optional ongoing support are all quoted as fixed fees before work starts — request a quote to get exact numbers for your business.
What kind of businesses is this for?
Owner-operated businesses with 2+ locations, or a single location with 15+ staff and high transaction volume. We work with restaurants, hotels, retail chains, light manufacturers, construction and trade companies, clinics, and professional services firms.
Do you install sensors or work on production machinery?
No. The AI Ops Audit is scoped to software and data work only — dashboards, spreadsheets, email and alert automation, and reporting. We do not perform machine, sensor, or hardware integration, and we do not test on live production equipment.
Do you work outside the St. Louis area?
We're based in Chesterfield, MO and serve the greater St. Louis metro in person, with remote engagements available for businesses elsewhere in Missouri and across the US.

Ready to see what's costing you time?

Tell us about your business — we'll scope your audit and give you a fixed price before we ever step on-site.