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SubscribeDeploying AI agents: what nobody tells you
Everyone's talking about building AI agents. Nobody talks about what happens the week after you deploy one.
How AI can save your business 10 hours a week
Practical ways AI saves real time for small and medium businesses. No jargon, no hype. Just hours back in your week.
How to figure out where AI fits in your engineering team
Most engineering teams know AI matters. Almost none of them know where to start. Here's how I work it out with clients.
AI for accountancy firms: where the real time savings are
Where AI actually saves time in accountancy. Tax returns, client onboarding, document processing, and the admin that eats your week.
Fractional CTO vs full-time CTO: when to hire which
You probably don't need a full-time CTO yet. Here's how to tell, and what to do instead.
Why your recruitment agency should be using AI yesterday
AI for recruitment agencies. CV screening, job specs, candidate matching, and the admin that's costing you placements.
AI agents vs automation: they're not the same thing
People keep using these terms interchangeably. They shouldn't. Here's the difference and why it matters for what you build.
AI for manufacturers: it's not robots, it's paperwork
AI in manufacturing isn't about the factory floor. It's about the quality docs, production planning, and admin that eats your office team's week.
What an AI readiness assessment actually looks like
If someone offers you an AI readiness assessment that's just a questionnaire, walk away. Here's what a real one involves.
Is AI worth it for a business our size?
An honest look at when AI is worth it for small and medium businesses, and when it isn't. No hype. Just the maths.
Should you hire an AI engineer or bring in a consultant?
You've decided AI is worth investing in. Now the question is whether to hire someone or bring in outside help. Here's how to think about it.
What does an AI consultant actually do? (In plain English)
Never hired an AI consultant? Here's what they actually do, explained without any jargon. Think of it like hiring a plumber for your business admin.
How to measure whether AI is actually working
Everyone's shipping AI. Almost nobody's measuring whether it's doing what they think it's doing. Here's how to actually track ROI.
The five mistakes I see every team make with AI
After working with a dozen teams on AI implementation, the same five mistakes keep showing up. Here's what they are and how to avoid them.
Building AI agents for business processes: a practical guide
A step-by-step walkthrough of how I actually build AI agents for business processes. No theory. Just what works.
What to expect from AI consulting (and what to run from)
Thinking about hiring an AI consultant? Here's what good looks like, what bad looks like, and the red flags to watch for.