Based in Rochester, MN / Serving Small and Medium Businesses Across the US

AI for your business.

We help small and medium businesses adopt AI without needing an IT team. Honest guidance, the right tools for your needs, and support to make it work. No lock-in.

✓ No credit card ✓ Month to month ✓ Plain English
Beachhead focus: Small and medium business
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The Problem

AI is everywhere. Adoption is stuck.

Most small business owners want to use AI but lack time, an IT team, and a neutral guide they can trust.

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Too many tools, no clarity

Over 1,000 AI tools launch every month. Without a filter you burn time and money on tools that do not fit.

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Owner is the IT department

No tech staff. The owner does everything and has no time left to research AI properly.

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Every vendor says pick me

Every vendor claims to be the best. You need someone independent who recommends what fits your business, not their quota.

How It Works

From first call to ongoing capability.

A low risk path. You stay in control, no big upfront fees and no long term lock-in.

Step 01: Discover and Assess

Free consultation plus opportunity map

We start with a free 30 minute call. We listen to how your business runs, where things get stuck, and what you want to fix.

  • Free 30 minute call, no pitch
  • Custom AI opportunity analysis
  • ROI range based on your operation
30 min call, 1 to 2 day assessment, free
Step 02: Design and Recommend

Vendor neutral roadmap

We design a solution that fits your operation and compare 3 to 5 proven vendors. You get the full picture before you spend.

  • We recommend what fits, not what pays us
  • Roadmap, budget and timeline
  • Clear success metrics
Week 1, transparent pricing
Step 03: Implement and Integrate

We facilitate, vendors build

We stay on top of vendors. Testing, integration with your current tools, training your team, and clear docs so it sticks.

  • Seamless integration with current tools
  • Quality assurance and testing
  • Team training and documentation
Weeks 2 to 4, fixed fee
Step 04: Optimize and Grow

Monthly optimization, not set and forget

We watch how it performs, tune it from real usage, and tell you when a better option appears. Monthly report and ongoing advice.

  • Performance monitoring and report
  • Optimization and cost tuning
  • AI updates that matter to you
Ongoing, monthly retainer
Why AIS

Not another AI tool. Your AI partner.

You do not need more software to learn. You need a partner who understands your business and makes AI save time, cut costs, and help you grow.

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We start with your process, not a demo

We look at how your team works today, where time gets lost, and where customers wait. Then we apply AI to that specific process. The goal is not more tech. The goal is a smoother business that makes more money.

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Solutions tailored to you, not templates

Every business is different. We start with proven vendors when it is faster and cheaper, and we build custom when nothing off the shelf fits. Either way, it is configured for your workflows, your tools, and your customers.

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Real people, direct ownership

AIS was built by real operators in Minnesota and Sao Paulo, not by a faceless platform or investors. You work directly with owners who know your name and your business. Same team from first call to ongoing optimization.

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Advantage you can see in your numbers

Less manual work, faster response to customers, fewer missed opportunities. We track time saved, cost avoided, and growth opportunities and share them in plain English. If the ROI is weak or the timing is off, we will tell you to wait.

How we work with you
You own your data and workflows. Vendor accounts stay in your name. Managed solutions run on AIS subscription with export anytime. Custom builds include code handover. Month to month, clear fees, transparent commissions.
Who We Serve

Small and medium business focus.

Same honest, tool-agnostic approach. Beachhead is small business. Medium businesses get a dedicated advisor when needed.

Individuals

Solo professionals

Consultants, freelancers, creators, coaches. You wear all the hats.

  • Tool recommendations for productivity
  • Quarterly strategy check in
  • Watchlist for your niche
Medium Business

Medium Business

Small or stretched IT team. Need strategic roadmap.

  • Dedicated advisor part time
  • AI roadmap and budget
  • Multi vendor orchestration
  • Quarterly business reviews
Leadership

Built by people who bridge business and tech.

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Rafael Casagrande Talma

Founder and CEO

Background in enterprise systems and process implementation. Helped companies turn complex business needs into working systems that save time and reduce cost. That expertise now powers AIS.

AIS started because small and medium business owners kept asking the same question: "Which AI tool should I use?" They do not need another tool. They need a trusted guide who puts their outcome first.

Rochester, MN / Remote USrafael@aismart.us.com+1 (507) 512-3672LinkedIn
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Renata Banderali
COO
Operations and delivery. Ensures projects are on time, on budget, with clear outcomes.
Minnesota, USA
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Julio Cesar Santos Junior
CIO
Technology and architecture. Vendor evaluation, integration design, and technical due diligence.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Ava Andrade
CMO
Growth and positioning. Messaging and go to market focused on clarity for small business.
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Lean team, no layers. Each leader owns client results directly.

Free 30 min strategy call

Get clear on AI in 30 minutes.

Not a sales pitch. In one call we look at how you work today and tell you where AI actually helps, what it would cost, and what to ignore. If the timing is not right, we will say so.

3 specific opportunities for your business, ranked by impact
Realistic ROI range based on your operation, not generic hype
What NOT to do yet so you avoid wasting time and money
With the AIS team. 30 min, no credit card, no pressure. Pick a time that works for you.
What happens on the call
01
You explain how you work
10 min. Business, team, current tools, where time gets lost.
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We map quick wins
15 min. Where AI fits, what it costs, what to skip.
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You decide next step
5 min. If useful, we outline a plan. If not, you leave with a clear list.
Our promise
If AI is not a good fit right now, we will tell you. No pitch, no follow up spam. You own all notes and recommendations.
Month to monthNo lock-inTools stay yours