AI Consulting for Small Businesses in North Carolina
You Don’t Have to Figure Out AI Alone
You don't need to become a tech person to use AI well. You just need someone to sit down with you and show you how to use it effectively to amplify what’s possible for your business. Dawn Forge Co. helps North Carolina business owners cut through the noise and put AI to work in ways that feel simple, human, and useful.
Meet Katie
From Quantum Dot Lasers to Helping Small Businesses Work Smarter
Before she ever thought about consulting, Katie spent years as a scientist and engineer, earning her PhD in materials science and engineering, where her research on laser technology helped power the data centers that run today's AI tools.
Then she built her own business from scratch and used systems and automation to grow it tenfold in a single year. She doubled down on that idea and proved its efficacy to herself when she stepped away for four months of maternity leave and her business continued thriving without her. That experience changed how she saw AI: not as something to fear or overhype, but as a practical tool any business owner could use to reclaim valuable time.
Now she brings that same technical background and hands-on approach to local business owners who want the same freedom, minus the science degree.
three ways
to get started
Whether you want a single conversation or a fully built system, there's a starting point that fits. Most people start with a hands-on consultation to see what's actually possible for their business, then decide from there whether a workshop or a custom build is the next best step.
In-Person Consultation
A two-hour, in-person session at your business where Dawn Forge Co. walks through your systems, learns what's slowing you down, and identifies where AI could help. You'll leave with a clear picture of what's possible, and no obligation to do anything further.
$250 | 2 hours | at your location
Workshop
A hands-on workshop built for business owners who want to learn by doing. You'll walk away with tangible tools and real insight you can implement right away.
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Custom AI System Build
For business owners ready to go further, Dawn Forge Co. builds a system tailored to your business: think smarter follow-ups, simpler workflows, and less time spent on repetitive, time-consuming tasks. Every build starts with a full consultation, which ensures your build is perfectly tailored to your needs.
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You’re Not Behind, You Just Haven’t Found the Right Partner
- Your systems need some real work to keep you from drowning in admin tasks
- You're falling behind in sales follow-ups
- The world of AI feels overwhelming, or you have no idea where to start
- You want more time back for doing what you love
sound familiar?
You're exactly who we built this for.
We Know You Have Questions.
Here are Answers to Some Frequently Asked Ones.
"I'm not techy…is this still for me?"
Yes. Most people who work with us don't come from a tech background, and that's the point. Everything is explained in plain language, at your pace, with zero judgment.
"Will this feel impersonal, like talking to a chatbot?"
Not even close. Every consultation and workshop is in person, one-on-one, or in a small group.
"What if I don't know what I need yet?"
That's normal, and it's exactly what the discovery call and consultation are for. You don't need to arrive with answers (that’s what we’re here for, after all), just some ideas for how you’d like to simplify your business and maybe some pain points we can help you address.
"How much does this cost?"
Pricing depends on what you need. The consultation is a flat $250, and anything beyond that is scoped to your needs. Workshops are $600 for a one-day workshop or $1,110 for a two-day workshop, and you can find upcoming dates here.
"Is AI going to replace me or my employees?"
Absolutely not. The goal is to take repetitive tasks off your plate so you and your team can focus on the parts of your business that are the most important. Like relationship building, creativity, and judgment calls.
"I've tried AI tools before and they didn't really work for me. Why would this be different?"
Most AI tools are built generically and left for you to figure out. What we would build for you is built around your specific business, with someone in the room to make sure it all fits with your business and how you work.
"Do I need to have my systems figured out before I book a call?"
Not at all. Most people come in with half-working tools and no clear plan. That's usually exactly where the consultation is most useful.
"How is this different from just hiring a VA or an IT person?"
A VA or IT person can execute tasks. Dawn Forge Co. helps you figure out what to automate, what to keep human, and how AI fits into the bigger picture of your business. We go beyond doing one job at a time to look at improving your business systems as a whole.
"What if I only need help with one small thing, not a whole system overhaul?"
That's great! Knowing exactly what you need is a good starting point, and not every business needs a full build. The consultation will help further pinpoint where and how exactly we can support your business.
The Best Time to Start Is Now
You don't need to overhaul everything overnight, all you need is a conversation with us to see what's possible. We focus on human-first, AI-forward approaches to ensure that we're helping you reclaim your time, while prioritizing the humans in your business. This means more joy doing what you love and less time suck, being stuck in the weeds of the boring busy work in your business.