Perth businesses are saving 10+ hours a week with custom AI automation. We build the tools — you keep the results.
Forge & Lever is a Perth-based AI consulting firm that helps businesses with 5-50 employees identify and implement practical AI automation. We offer a free 30-minute AI audit that identifies 3 prioritised opportunities with ROI estimates, custom AI solutions from $2,000 delivered in 2-4 weeks, and ongoing support from $500/month.
AI has fundamentally changed what's possible for businesses. According to McKinsey, 72% of organisations now use AI in at least one business function (McKinsey Global Survey, 2024; verified March 2026). The ones that move now will have an unfair advantage. The ones that wait will speed up or fall behind.
Every company now faces a choice.
What we do
A 30-minute deep dive into your operations. We identify where AI could have the biggest impact and give you 3 concrete opportunities with ROI estimates. Walk away with a clear roadmap. In Australia, 28% of businesses are already using AI tools (ABS, 2024; verified March 2026) — those that start with a structured audit see the fastest returns.
From custom AI applications to workflow automation and intelligent integrations using platforms like n8n, Make, and LangChain. We build what off-the-shelf tools can't do. Process automation typically reduces operational costs by 25-40% within the first year (Deloitte AI Institute, 2023; verified March 2026). Delivered in 2-4 weeks with training and support included.
Priority support, monthly strategy calls, unlimited small tweaks, and new automations as your business evolves. We grow with you.
Strategic guidance for businesses exploring AI adoption. We help you evaluate tools from OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini, navigate cloud options on AWS and Microsoft Azure, and build a roadmap that makes sense for your business.
Hands-on workshops to make your team AI-capable. From prompt engineering with tools like ChatGPT and Claude to automation platforms like Zapier and Make, we train your people to use AI effectively every day.
Real projects
Not mockups. Not concepts. Production apps handling real money, real customers, and real data — right now.
AI support system that resolves issues in under 60 seconds, auto-detects bugs, and writes its own fix reports.
Read case study →Full-stack Shopify inventory management app — does what $199/month tools do, for $39.
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Read case study →How it works
We learn about your business, pain points, and goals. No jargon, no sales pitch. Just a conversation.
We identify the highest-impact opportunities and give you a clear plan with timelines and expected ROI.
We design, develop, and test your solution. You're involved at every step. No black boxes, no surprises.
We deploy, train your team, and provide 30 days of support. Everything runs smoothly from day one.
Why us
"AI is probably the most important thing humanity has ever worked on. I think of it as something more profound than electricity or fire."
— Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google
Common questions
The free AI audit is a 30-minute discovery call where we analyse your business processes and identify the three highest-impact AI opportunities. You receive a prioritised action plan with ROI estimates -- completely free, no obligation to proceed.
We'll ask about what's consuming your team's time and where manual work is slowing you down, then match those pain points to proven AI solutions.
Most projects take 2--4 weeks from kickoff to a working solution. Simple automations like invoice processing can be live in under 2 weeks, while multi-system integrations typically need 3--4 weeks.
We'll give you a specific timeline during your free audit based on your actual workflows -- no guesswork.
You don't need to know what you need -- that's exactly what the free AI audit is designed for. We ask targeted questions about your daily workflows, identify where time is being wasted, and present 3 specific automation opportunities ranked by impact and ease of implementation.
Just bring your frustrations -- we'll handle the solutions.
No. We build solutions your team can use without any technical skills. If you can use a spreadsheet or send an email, you can use what we build.
We handle all the technical setup, provide training, and include one month of post-launch support to make sure everything runs smoothly.
You own 100% of everything we build, including all code and documentation. Every project includes hands-on training for your team plus 30 days of post-launch support to ensure everything runs smoothly and reliably.
Ongoing support packages from $500/month are available if you want continued optimisation and new automations.
Every project is fixed-price -- you know the exact cost before we start. Projects typically range from $2,000 for simple automations to $15,000+ for complex multi-system integrations, with no hourly rates, no scope creep, and no surprise invoices.
Book a free audit and we'll give you a specific quote within 48 hours based on your actual workflows.
Automation follows fixed rules -- 'if this, then that.' AI can learn, adapt, and handle tasks that don't follow strict patterns. Most businesses benefit from a mix of both, applied to different tasks based on complexity.
For example, automation can sort emails into folders by keyword. AI can read an email, understand what the customer actually wants, and draft a relevant response. During your audit, we'll show you where each fits.
Yes. We build solutions that plug into the tools you already use -- Xero, MYOB, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, CRMs, scheduling tools, and most cloud-based business software. We integrate using platforms like n8n, Make, and Zapier, with hosting on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform as needed.
We don't ask you to rip out your tech stack. The goal is to make your current systems work harder for you.
Most clients see a return within 2--3 months. A typical project that saves 10 hours per week of manual work pays for itself in 4--8 weeks.
During the free audit, we'll map out the specific time and cost savings you can expect based on your actual processes -- no guesswork.
Your data security is non-negotiable. We use enterprise-grade AI providers with strong privacy policies -- your data is never used to train public models.
All solutions are built within your existing security framework, and we can work within specific compliance requirements. We'll walk you through the security setup during the project.
Not sure if AI is right for your business?
Take the free 2-minute AI Readiness Quiz →Book a free 30-minute AI audit. We'll identify your biggest opportunities and show you what's possible.