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AI Excel Consulting Service

For: Small business owners who need financial analysis but can't afford analysts

Buildability

The Problem

Small businesses need sophisticated financial analysis like DCF models, LBO analysis, and data insights but can't afford dedicated financial analysts

The Solution

Offer consulting services powered by AI Excel tools to provide enterprise-level financial analysis at fraction of traditional cost

Why Now?

AI Excel tools like Shortcut AI now enable complex financial modeling through natural language, democratizing previously expert-only capabilities

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Master Shortcut AI functionality

Day 2

Create sample financial models for different industries

Day 3

Build simple landing page with examples

Day 4

Reach out to 20 potential clients

Day 5

Complete first paid analysis

How to Validate

Offer free initial analysis to 5 businesses

Measure time savings vs traditional methods

Track client satisfaction and repeat requests

Compare AI output to traditional analyst work

Revenue Model

Per-project fees ($500-2000), monthly retainers for ongoing analysis, or productized services packages

Competitive Moat

Expertise in AI tool usage, established client relationships, refined prompting techniques

Risks to Consider

AI tools may produce inaccurate analysisClients may not trust AI-assisted workTraditional analysts may compete on priceTool dependency creates business risk

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