HexBridge Advisory
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Sam Hextall  ·  Brighton's AI Advisor

AI that works
for your business.

No jargon. No unnecessary complexity. Just practical AI implementation for Brighton small businesses — by someone who's done it in the real world.

Book a Free AI Audit See what's included
30 min
Free first audit
Week 1
First results
£295
Starting price
Local
Brighton-based
Based in Brighton & Hove
Free 30-minute AI Audit
No lock-in contracts
Results from week one
Plain English, always
The Problem

Most small businesses are missing out on AI — not from lack of interest, but lack of the right guide.

Your competitors are quietly saving hours every week. The tools exist. The barrier isn't the technology — it's knowing which ones actually work, and having someone to set them up properly.

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Generic advice doesn't work
Most AI consultants hand you a list of tools and disappear. Getting AI to actually stick requires understanding how your specific business works — and someone who stays until it does.
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Time is the real cost
Every hour spent on documents, emails, and admin is an hour not spent on clients. AI can give you the equivalent of a part-time assistant for pennies a day — if you know which tools to use.
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The tools change weekly
Without someone tracking the AI landscape for you, you'll either miss the tools that matter or waste time on ones that don't. Staying current is what a retainer solves.
Services & Pricing

Clear pricing. Real deliverables.

No hidden costs, no vague "consultancy packages." Here's exactly what you get and what it costs.

£295
AI Audit
A focused 90-minute session where we map your workflows and identify your three highest-value AI opportunities. You leave with a clear written action plan — whether you work with me or not.
  • 90-minute deep-dive session
  • Full workflow review
  • Written AI opportunity report
  • Tool recommendations specific to you
  • Priority ranking — start with the biggest win
Most Popular
£995
AI Starter
The audit, plus I implement your top three AI tools and stay with you for two weeks to make sure everything beds in. You're saving time by the end of week one.
  • Everything in AI Audit
  • Setup of 3 AI tools tailored to you
  • Custom prompts written in your voice
  • Staff training (up to 5 people)
  • 2 weeks of follow-up support
£2,495
AI Growth
Full AI integration across your whole business — every department, every workflow. Three months of hands-on support. For businesses ready to go all-in.
  • Everything in AI Starter
  • Full cross-department implementation
  • AI knowledge base setup
  • Automation of repetitive tasks
  • 3 months retainer included
£395 / month
AI Advisory Retainer
Ongoing monthly support to keep your AI stack current, introduce new tools as they emerge, and make sure your team keeps using everything properly. Cancel anytime.
  • Monthly check-in and review
  • New tool recommendations as AI evolves
  • Prompt updates and optimisation
  • Priority email support
  • Quarterly strategy session
Process

Three phases. Minimum disruption.

A low-friction approach that gets you results in week one — and keeps building from there.

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Week 1–2
Discover & Quick Wins
We audit your current workflows together. Within the first session, you'll see exactly where AI can help most — and we'll have the first tools running by the end of week one.
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Week 3–6
Build & Embed
We go deeper — custom prompts, integrations between tools, and training for your team. This is where AI stops feeling experimental and becomes how you actually work.
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Week 7+
Automate & Scale
With foundations in place, we move into automation — document generation, knowledge bases, and recurring tasks that run themselves. Your time back, at scale.
About
Sam Hextall
Founder · HexBridge Advisory
"I've spent years solving real operational problems with technology. AI is the most powerful tool I've ever had access to — and most Brighton businesses aren't using it yet."

I'm a Brighton-based IT professional with hands-on experience implementing systems in busy, complex organisations. I've spent years building databases, automating workflows, and finding the practical tools that actually make a difference to the people using them day-to-day.

HexBridge Advisory was founded because I kept seeing the same thing: small businesses curious about AI but put off by the hype, the jargon, and the lack of anyone willing to explain it simply and stay until it stuck.

I'm based here in Brighton. I work locally, I understand local business, and when I recommend a tool it's because I've used it myself — not because someone paid me to say so.

Speciality
AI implementation & workflow automation
Based in
Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Background
IT systems, data & operations
Approach
Practical tools, not theory
Case Study

Real results for a Brighton business.

What happened when EN Architects — a residential architecture studio — started using AI properly.

EN Architects · Brighton, UK
From hours of admin to minutes — without changing how they work

EN Architects specialises in residential extensions, listed buildings, and new builds across Sussex. Like most small firms, they were spending significant time on planning documents, client emails, and meeting notes.

We implemented Fyxer for email management, Granola for automatic meeting notes, and Claude for drafting planning statements and client communications. Three tools. Two weeks.

"The plan was practical, immediately useful, and tailored specifically to how we work. We saw real time savings in the first week."
60%
Reduction in time spent drafting planning documents
3
AI tools implemented and running within two weeks
Wk 1
First measurable time savings — while still on the Starter package
Brighton Focus

Local knowledge matters.

Brighton has one of the most vibrant small business scenes in the UK — and one of the highest concentrations of independent businesses that haven't yet adopted AI.

  • I'm here. Meetings in person, not on a call from another city. I know Brighton and I know its businesses.
  • I understand local trade. The pace, the clients, the seasonal pressures — I get how Brighton businesses actually work.
  • Referrals matter here. When the work is good, the rest of the street hears about it. That's how I build.
Law & Solicitors
docs · comms · case notes
Architecture
planning · specs · proposals
Accountancy
reports · compliance · client comms
Independent Retail
copy · inventory · emails
Hospitality
menus · bookings · suppliers
Marketing & PR
briefs · content · reporting
Interior Design
proposals · reports · sourcing
Trades & Construction
quotes · specs · customer comms
Common Questions

Everything you want to know before booking.

No question is too basic. These are the ones I get asked most often.

Do I need any technical knowledge to use AI tools?
None at all. Everything I recommend is browser-based and designed for non-technical users. My job is to set it up so your team can use it from day one — and to explain it in plain English. If your team can use email, they can use the tools we'll implement.
What does the free AI Audit actually cover?
The free 30-minute audit is a conversation — I want to understand your business, how you currently work, and where your biggest time drains are. I'll give you an honest assessment of where AI can help most. There's no sales pitch and no commitment required. If I don't think AI will make a meaningful difference for you right now, I'll tell you that too.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Primarily Brighton-based small businesses with 1–20 people. The sectors I've worked with most include architecture studios, law firms, accountants, marketing agencies, independent retailers, and hospitality businesses. The common thread isn't the sector — it's that there's repetitive, time-consuming work that AI can handle.
Is my data safe when I use AI tools?
Data security is something I take seriously and walk every client through. The tools I recommend all have enterprise-grade security and clear data handling policies. I'll always explain exactly what data is used, where it goes, and what your options are — particularly important for law firms and health businesses.
How quickly will I see results?
In almost every case, clients see meaningful time savings in the first week. The AI Audit alone usually surfaces one quick win you can act on immediately. By the end of the Starter package's two-week period, you'll have measurably less admin — and tasks you'll never do manually again.
Get in Touch

Book your free AI Audit.

30 minutes. No commitment. You'll leave knowing exactly where AI can save your business the most time.

Email
hello@hexbridgeadvisory.org
Replies within one business day
Location
Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Happy to meet in person wherever suits you
First call
Free 30-minute audit
No commitment. No pitch. Just an honest assessment of where AI can help you most.
Response time
Same or next business day
I work with a small number of clients at a time — so you always get proper attention.