Where do we start?
With one job that keeps taking time. We'll look at approved examples, agree what a useful result would be, and build a small first version to test. You don't need to arrive with a technical plan.
Will this work with Outlook, Word, or Excel?
Those are possible starting points to assess with you. We'd check the connections, permissions, and any extra costs before agreeing a build, then test the workflow in your setup.
Can it work without me checking every step?
Routine steps can run within the permissions we agree and test. An assistant can organize requests, gather background, and track follow-ups on its own. External messages, spending, access changes, and consequential changes to business records need human approval. The routine should pause when information or permission is missing.
What happens to our information?
We agree what it can read and where the work runs, whether on your computer or through approved online services. Running AI on your computer doesn't by itself keep every connected tool local. We'd check where information is sent and stored and keep access limited. First projects exclude raw card data and Social Security numbers.
What does it cost?
I quote for the agreed job: what needs connecting, the information involved, and the testing and support it needs. We'll agree the price, any tool subscriptions, and what's included before work starts.
Who owns it, and what happens after the build?
We'll define ownership of the work, accounts, and documentation in the scope. You'll get an operating guide and a walkthrough. Hosting, maintenance, further changes, and ongoing support are agreed clearly before we commit.
Is this meant to replace an employee?
It's a way to delegate particular tasks to software. People remain responsible for decisions and relationships. We judge a first project by how well it handles the agreed work, without assuming it can take over a whole role.