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SME Quickstart Guide

Welcome, SME owner! This guide explains how to get started with FAOS through our proven workshop-driven approach—designed specifically for small and medium enterprises ready to achieve 10x productivity.

What You'll Achieve​

By completing the FAOS journey, you'll:

  • Understand how agentic workflows apply to your specific business
  • Deploy AI agents that handle routine work autonomously
  • Free up 50-80% of your time for strategic decisions
  • Scale operations without hiring proportionally

The FAOS Workshop Journey​

Step 1: Request Access (5 minutes)​

  1. Visit faosx.ai/request-access
  2. Tell us about your business and use case
  3. Our team will assess fit and schedule a discovery call
  4. If aligned, we'll book your Starter Workshop
No Technical Expertise Required

Our workshops are designed for business owners, not developers. Come with your business challenges—we'll handle the technical details.

Step 2: Attend the Starter Workshop (1 day)​

Your hands-on workshop includes:

Morning Session: Learn Agentic Workflows

  • Understand the agentic enterprise concept
  • See how FAOS differs from traditional automation
  • Explore industry-specific use cases
  • Map your business processes to agentic workflows

Afternoon Session: Build Your POC

  • Configure agents for your specific use case
  • Connect to your tools (Email, Slack, CRM, etc.)
  • Run live tests with real scenarios
  • See the 10x productivity potential firsthand

Workshop Outcomes:

  • Clear understanding of how FAOS works
  • Working proof-of-concept with your data
  • ROI projection for your business
  • No pressure to commit—prove value first

Step 3: Choose Your Deployment (Post-Workshop)​

After experiencing FAOS hands-on, select the option that fits your needs:

Option 1: Workshop Only​

  • Custom quote for 1-day training
  • Learn agentic workflows
  • No license commitment
  • Perfect for exploring the concept
  • $10-30K/month for production deployment
  • FAOS-managed cloud infrastructure
  • We handle all DevOps and updates
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Fast time-to-value (1-2 weeks to production)

Option 3: Enterprise Tier​

  • $150-500K/year for full control
  • Deploy on your own cloud or on-premise
  • Custom integrations and ontologies
  • Dedicated Customer Success Manager
  • Best for larger SMEs with specific compliance needs

What Happens After the Workshop?​

If you choose Business or Enterprise tier:

Week 1-2: Production Setup​

  • Provision your FAOS environment
  • Configure integrations with your tools
  • Set up guardrails and policies
  • Deploy your first production agents

Week 3-4: Expand & Optimize​

  • Deploy additional agent roles
  • Train your team on agent management
  • Refine autonomy levels based on performance
  • Measure and report ROI

Ongoing: Customer Success​

  • Regular check-ins with your CSM
  • Quarterly business reviews
  • Access to new ontologies and features
  • Community of FAOS practitioners

Real SME Use Cases​

Case 1: Digital Agency (5-person team)​

Challenge: Spending 60% of time on client reporting and updates

FAOS Solution:

  • Research Agent gathers campaign metrics
  • Analyst Agent generates insights
  • PM Agent drafts client updates

Result: 15 hours/week saved, reinvested in new client acquisition

Case 2: E-Commerce Store (3-person team)​

Challenge: Customer support overwhelming the founder

FAOS Solution:

  • Customer Service Agent handles order status inquiries
  • Operations Agent processes routine refunds
  • Research Agent analyzes customer feedback

Result: 80% of support tickets handled automatically, founder focuses on product

Case 3: Professional Services (2-person consultancy)​

Challenge: Proposal writing and research taking 2 days per deal

FAOS Solution:

  • Research Agent gathers industry data
  • Analyst Agent drafts proposal sections
  • PM Agent assembles final document

Result: Proposal time reduced to 4 hours, 3x more deals pursued

Common Questions​

How much does it cost?​

  • Starter Workshop: Custom quote (typically under $5K)
  • Business Tier: $10-30K/month based on scope
  • Enterprise Tier: $150-500K/year for full control

Every customer starts with a workshop to prove value before any license commitment.

Is my data safe?​

Yes. Your data is:

  • Encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Never used to train AI models
  • Deletable on demand
  • Compliant with GDPR, SOC2 standards

What if I'm not technical?​

That's exactly why we require workshops! We'll handle all technical setup. You focus on your business outcomes.

How long does it take to see ROI?​

Most SME customers see measurable time savings within 2-3 weeks of production deployment. Full 10x productivity typically achieved in 2-3 months as you scale agent usage.

Can I cancel anytime?​

Yes. Business tier is month-to-month. Enterprise tier typically has annual commitments with quarterly break clauses.

Ready to Get Started?​

Every FAOS journey begins with a Starter Workshop. No self-serve trials—we invest time to ensure your success.

Request Access Now

What SME Customers Say

"I went from working IN my business to working ON my business. FAOS handles the execution—I make the decisions." — Sarah Chen, Digital Agency Owner

What's Next?​