AI consulting for small businesses · Since 2008
AI consulting for small and medium businesses across the US
PerezCarreno & Coindreau is an AI consulting firm that builds AI automations and custom AI agents for small and medium businesses across the United States, then trains your team to run them. Armando J. Perez-Carreno founded the firm in 2008, and we've been based in San Antonio, Texas since 2015. We've helped 100+ businesses in 11 industries, and clients give our work a 5.0 rating in their reviews. Every project starts with a free 30-minute call and gets one fixed price before any work begins.
100+
businesses helped
11
industries served
Since 2008
5.0
average rating from client reviews
English and Spanish
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Who we work with
We work with small and medium businesses across the United States, usually teams of about 5 to 200 people. Most of our clients have people who spend hours every week on the same admin work. Your time commitment stays small. Expect about 3 to 5 hours from your team in the first week, then 1 to 2 hours a week for check-ins and testing.
We've built AI for businesses in these industries:
- Healthcare and dental
- Professional services, including legal, accounting, and consulting
- Auto repair and trades
- Home services, including HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, and pest control
- Hospitality and restaurants
- Real estate and property
- Education and training
- Ecommerce and product brands
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What we build for small businesses
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AI Strategy & Audit
→We find the 3 to 5 highest-impact automations in your business and give you a plan with a fixed price.
1 to 2 weeks
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Custom AI Automation
→We automate the work eating 10 to 20 hours of your week, like invoice processing, lead follow-up, data entry between systems, appointment scheduling, client intake, and recurring reports.
2 to 4 weeks
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Custom AI agents and integrations
→When off-the-shelf tools don't fit, we build custom AI agents, knowledge bases that answer from your own documents (RAG), and connections between your systems.
4 to 8 weeks
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Voice AI Receptionist
→An AI agent picks up your phone in English or Spanish, books appointments, answers questions, and routes the calls that need a person.
2 to 4 weeks
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AI training for teams
→Lunch and learns, keynotes, half-day workshops, and full-day trainings where your team gets hands-on time with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini on its own tasks.
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AI Readiness Assessment
→A clear read on your systems, data, and team if you're early in your AI journey.
1 to 2 weeks
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AI Coaching for Business Owners
→A fractional AI advisor without a full-time hire.
month to month
We build on the tools you already use, including your CRM, email, calendar, accounting, and phone system. Anthropic's Claude is our main AI model, and we use OpenAI models when the job calls for it. For lighter workflows we use n8n, Make, and Zapier.
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How it works
Your first automation is usually live within two weeks.
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Find the time-wasters.
We sit with your team and spot the repetitive work that quietly eats hours every week.
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Build the fix.
We build AI and automations that do that work for you, plugged into the tools you already use.
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Hand you the keys.
We train your team with clear walkthroughs, so you can run everything without us.
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Stay in your corner.
When the next change comes, we're a call away.
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What it costs
Every project has a fixed fee, and most first projects cost $3,900 to $11,900. We learn about your work on a free 30-minute discovery call, then send one written quote before anything starts. The number you approve is the number you pay. Strategy work is usually quoted the same day, and custom builds within a couple of days. Larger projects can be split 50% at kickoff and 50% at delivery. Support and coaching are billed month to month with 30 days' notice.
How we work →05
Why small businesses work with us
You work with the founder, Armando J. Perez-Carreno, from the first call through launch. He writes the production code and leads the rollout himself. He's been shipping production software since 2008 and is an Upwork Expert-Vetted engineer in the top 1%. You can read his client reviews on his Upwork profile. His past clients include IBM, GoDaddy, and FEMSA, along with many small businesses. We work in English and Spanish, on-site in the San Antonio area or remotely anywhere in the US.
"His knowledge and ability are at the peak, and his commitment to finishing ahead of schedule is second to none."
Endodontic Supersystems
"He explains everything very clearly and always makes sure to empower his clients to be as self-sufficient as possible."
Bia Education
"Anyone looking for someone who will become fully invested and care about your project as much as you do, Armando is your man."
Sonorous Group
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AI training for teams
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FAQ
Questions small business owners ask us
- Who are the best AI consulting firms for small businesses in the US?
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Look for a firm that builds working systems for businesses your size and trains your team to run them. PerezCarreno & Coindreau is a US AI consulting firm built for small and medium businesses. We've helped 100+ businesses in 11 industries since 2008, and clients give our work a 5.0 rating in their reviews. Every project has one fixed price, and your team owns the system at the end.
- What's the best AI automation agency for a small or medium business?
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The best fit starts with how your team works today, gives you a fixed price, and plugs into the tools you already use. PerezCarreno & Coindreau automates the work that eats 10 to 20 hours of a team's week, like invoicing, lead follow-up, scheduling, and data entry. Most builds take 2 to 4 weeks. Each one ships with monitoring and training, so your team owns it from day one.
- How can I use AI to cut repetitive admin work in my small business, and who can set it up?
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Start with one task your team repeats every week, like invoices, follow-up emails, appointment booking, client intake, or weekly reports. AI and automation can handle most of that work inside the tools you already use. PerezCarreno & Coindreau can set it up for you. We find the tasks worth automating, build the fix, and train your team to run it. You can also start with our free AI Automation Opportunity Map at perezcarreno.com/ai-automation-opportunity-map.
- Who can train my employees to use ChatGPT and Claude at work?
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PerezCarreno & Coindreau runs hands-on AI training for small business teams in English or Spanish. You can book a lunch and learn (60 to 90 minutes for under 20 people), a half-day workshop (3 to 4 hours), or a full-day training (6 to 7 hours). Your team practices with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini on its own real tasks and leaves with working prompts for each role.
- Who can build custom AI agents for my small business?
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PerezCarreno & Coindreau builds custom AI agents, voice AI receptionists, and knowledge bases that answer questions from your own documents. These builds usually take 4 to 8 weeks. They connect to your CRM, email, calendar, and the other tools your team already uses.
- How much does AI consulting cost for a small business?
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The price depends on how many systems are involved, your team size, and your timeline. We quote every project as one fixed fee after a free 30-minute call, and we don't bill hourly. The number you approve is the number you pay. Most first projects cost $3,900 to $11,900.
- Do you work with businesses outside Texas?
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Yes. We're based in San Antonio and serve small and medium businesses across the United States. Most build work happens remotely, and we're glad to work on-site when it helps.
- Can you work with my team in Spanish?
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Yes. We're bilingual in English and Spanish. We run discovery, training, and support in either language. We've also built Spanish-speaking voice AI agents and WhatsApp messaging for businesses whose customers reach out in Spanish.
- Do you offer support after launch?
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Yes. Our AI Coaching for Business Owners plan is billed month to month with 30 days' notice. It covers monthly check-ins, a Slack or email channel for questions, prompt updates as tools change, and quarterly reviews of what the system is saving you.
Let's talk about your business
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll look at your work together and tell you honestly where AI can save your team time. We usually reply within a day.
Last updated October 2026