A new article highlights how UK firms are using AI to seriously shift gears, turning slow processes into quick ones and opening opportunities for creators and entrepreneurs.
Moore Kingston Smith (MKS), a UK mid‑tier accountancy firm, reported that by applying AI models (including Google Gemini 2.5) they managed to reduce a fraud‑check report process from “two weeks” to just “two hours”
The AI-heavy team had 8 percentage points higher profit margins compared to those using less AI.
According to the report, with services accounting for around 80% of the British economy, a productivity boost could significantly impact the country’s growth and competitiveness, despite ongoing tax constraints and constrained budgets.
What this means for creators
Smarter workflows can free up hours or days for your most important tasks, whether you’re a one-person business or small staff.
Consider where you’re stuck, such as admin, content prep, email builds, or social media editing, and ask yourself if AI could reduce the time required.
Use this as motivation to start experimenting right away. Small wins add up.
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What this means for entrepreneurs
For startups and small businesses in the UK, AI is more than just a buzzword; it’s becoming a tool for efficiency, which means you might gain an advantage by automating aspects of your service or processes.
However, the papers warn that benefits are not guaranteed and that businesses that invest early and wisely may benefit, so proceed with caution.
Consider using AI to expedite your service-oriented business model, such as consultancy, content, agency, or SaaS, and deliver more value faster.
