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Consulting before you build.

Before money goes into software, AI or visibility, it should be clear what is worth it. We advise across all three areas – AI, software and SEO/GEO – honestly and from the perspective of people who build things themselves. The result is a basis for decisions you can work with: with us or without us.

01 · AI consulting

Where AI pays off – and where it does not.

We look at your workflows, data and systems and show where AI saves time or improves quality. Sometimes the honest answer is: you do not need AI for that.

Analysis

Potential analysis & workshop

Together with your team we collect and assess use cases. The result is a prioritized list with effort, benefit and risks.

Plan

Strategy & roadmap

The best ideas become a plan: order, budget, responsibilities and how success will be measured.

Selection

Vendor & model selection

Which model, which tool, which provider – we compare performance, cost and data protection for your specific case.

Review

Second opinion on AI proposals

Already have a proposal or concept on the table? We check it for feasibility, running costs and hidden risks.

02 · Technology consulting

Software, interfaces, systems.

Whether new software, a shop migration or connecting ERP and CRM: we help you make the right technical decision before it gets expensive.

Audit

Architecture & code review

We review existing software, websites and apps for maintainability, security and performance – with clear recommendations.

Concept

Interfaces & system design

How do ERP, CRM, inventory and shop fit together? We design how data should flow instead of being maintained several times.

Selection

System & shop selection

Shop system, CMS, framework or off-the-shelf software: we compare options against your requirements, not our preferences.

Leadership

Interim technical leadership

René Mattis supports your project as an external technical lead – from requirements to the acceptance of work by other providers.

03 · SEO & GEO consulting

Visible on Google and in AI answers.

We find out why you are not (yet) being found and which measures make the biggest difference – on Google and in ChatGPT, Perplexity and the like.

Audit

SEO audit

Technology, content, structure and competition – with a prioritized list of actions instead of a pile of numbers.

AI search

GEO check

How do you appear in AI answers, and how are you classified? We check mentions, structured data and how clearly your brand can be identified.

Plan

Visibility strategy

Topics, content and technical steps in a roadmap that your team or we can implement.

Review

Second opinion on SEO proposals

We check proposals and reports from other agencies for substance – clearly and without jargon.

04 · Funding & financing

Projects that can be financed.

There are federal and state funding programmes for digitalisation and AI projects in Germany. We show which ones may fit your project and plan it so that it meets the conditions. For funding advice and applications we work with experienced, accredited partners.

Partners

Accredited funding advice

For choosing programmes and applying, we bring in professional, accredited funding advisors who know the field inside out – you keep one point of contact.

Planning

Planning for eligibility

Schedule, work packages and costs structured to fit the funding conditions – for example, not commissioning anything before approval.

Documents

Project description & cost plan

We provide the technical documents for the application: project description, work packages and a transparent calculation.

Budget

Financing & budget

How can a larger project be split into stages and financed? We calculate options so you can plan.

05 · Process

From the first conversation to a decision.

Consulting with us is not a warm-up for a sales pitch. You get a result that holds up without us.

Step 1

Free initial call

We clarify goals, starting point and questions and tell you openly whether and how we can help.

Step 2

Quote

You receive a clear quote with scope and price – by day rate or as a fixed price for a defined result.

Step 3

Analysis & workshop

We get to know the subject, talk to the right people and review systems, data and content – on site in Leipzig or online.

Step 4

Result & recommendation

You receive the results in writing, with priorities and next steps. Whether we implement them is your decision.

06 · FAQ

Questions about consulting.

What does consulting cost?
The initial call is free. After that we charge by day rate – €1,000–1,300 net for AI consulting and strategy – or agree a fixed price for a clearly defined result such as a workshop or an audit. More: Pricing & day rates.
Do I have to implement with you afterwards?
No. The results belong to you and are prepared so that your own team or other providers can work with them. If you like, we will of course implement them too.
Who is the consulting for?
For small and mid-sized companies, trades, startups and established brands facing a decision about AI, software or visibility – who want an honest assessment from people who build things themselves.
Who will advise me?
Sylvia Michalk (strategy and brand) and René Mattis (technology, AI and development) – individually or together, depending on the topic. More about both: The people behind vona.
Do you consult on site or online?
Both. We like to hold workshops on site in Leipzig or at your premises, but many sessions work well online.
Do you handle the funding application?
We provide the technical documents such as project description, work packages and cost plan and plan the project for eligibility. We are not accredited funding advisors ourselves, so for choosing programmes and the application we work with professional, accredited partners whom we bring in when needed. Nobody can promise approval, though.
What does interim technical leadership mean?
For a limited period, René Mattis takes on the role of technical lead for your company: he writes requirements, reviews proposals and results from other providers and keeps the technology on track – without you having to create a position.

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