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Essays on AI, digital systems, and the craft of running a small business

AI Tools · 7 min read

How Local Businesses Are Using AI to Compete With Bigger Brands

Big brands have big budgets. But AI is leveling the playing field for local businesses who know how to use it.

AI Tools · 8 min read

The 5 AI Tools Every Small Business Should Know About in 2025

There is more to AI than ChatGPT. Here are five tools that solve real small business problems across scheduling, follow-up, content, docs, and your website.

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Digital Strategy · 7 min read

Why Your Business Website Needs AI-Powered SEO (And What That Actually Means)

Search has changed. Generic websites are invisible. Here is what AI-powered SEO actually means for a local business and why it matters more than ever.

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Digital Strategy · 8 min read

From Manual Workflows to Custom AI: What's Actually Worth Building for Your Business

Not everything needs to be automated. Here is a simple framework for figuring out which of your manual processes are worth replacing with a custom AI workflow.

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AI Tools · 9 min read

The AI Breakthroughs of 2025 That Small Businesses Should Actually Care About

A lot happened in AI last year. Here is what actually matters for a small business owner, explained in plain language without the hype.

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How Local Businesses Are Using AI to Compete With Bigger Brands

The 5 AI Tools Every Small Business Should Know About in 2025

Why Your Business Website Needs AI-Powered SEO (And What That Actually Means)

From Manual Workflows to Custom AI: What's Actually Worth Building for Your Business

The AI Breakthroughs of 2025 That Small Businesses Should Actually Care About

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How Local Businesses Are Using AI to Compete With Bigger Brands

The 5 AI Tools Every Small Business Should Know About in 2025

Why Your Business Website Needs AI-Powered SEO (And What That Actually Means)

From Manual Workflows to Custom AI: What's Actually Worth Building for Your Business

The AI Breakthroughs of 2025 That Small Businesses Should Actually Care About

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