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Planning guide

AI Cost Factors for Alberta Small Businesses

What drives pricing for small pilots in Edmonton and across Alberta, and how to keep scope tight.

Core cost areas

Setup
Depends on workflow complexity and integrations.
Tools
Varies by channels, volume, and existing software.
Support
Optional monitoring and tuning based on needs.

What changes the price?

  • • Number of channels (web, SMS, social) and volume of conversations
  • • Integrations needed (calendar, CRM, POS) and data access
  • • Compliance/privacy needs and audit logging
  • • Whether humans review handoffs or only AI handles them
  • • Multilingual support and after-hours coverage expectations

Example starter bundle components

  • • Chat + FAQ assistant (web + social)
  • • Scheduling + reminders (SMS/email)
  • • Light automations (lead routing, follow-ups)
  • • Optional monitoring and tuning

Keep scope small for 60–90 days, measure results, then decide if you need advanced features.

Setup with low risk

Use month-to-month tools, enable logging, and keep humans in the loop for escalations. Avoid custom builds until you see value from the basics—responses under 30 seconds, reduced no-shows, and fewer missed leads.

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