Practical thinking on AI, automation, and small business. No hype — just what works, what doesn’t, and what it’s actually worth.
24 May 2026
Rebuilding my observability stack
A senior observability practitioner rebuilds his monitoring stack from scratch. Why design matters more than tools, and what scope discipline looks like.
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4 May 2026
You don't need AI
Every article and advert is selling AI. Here is an honest look at what small businesses actually need, and it is simpler than you think.
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2 May 2026
Vibe coding is great. Just not for your business.
Vibe coding is fast, fun, and produces impressive demos. Here's why I don't use it for client automations.
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26 April 2026
Stop entering invoices by hand. Let AI do it.
How AI reads, extracts, and records supplier invoices automatically. Saves around 10 minutes per invoice at less than a penny in AI costs.
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20 April 2026
The Invoice Is Sent. Now the Real Work Begins.
Late payments cost UK small businesses £22,000 a year on average, plus 86 hours chasing them. Here's what that looks like and how to fix it.
Read more →3 April 2026
How Much Are Missed Calls Costing Your Business?
Most small businesses don't know how many calls they're missing or what each one costs. The numbers are bigger than you'd expect — and the fix is simpler.
Read more →2 April 2026
Why I build automations, not just AI
Everyone is talking about using AI to build tools. Here is why I use an automation platform instead, and why that is better news for your business.
Read more →1 April 2026
Small Business AI in Leighton Buzzard
Small businesses in Leighton Buzzard are using AI to handle missed calls, sort email, and cut admin. Here's what's working locally and how to get started.
Read more →1 April 2026
Small Business AI in Milton Keynes
Small businesses in Milton Keynes are using AI automation to stop missing calls, cut admin time, and compete with larger firms. Here's what's working.
Read more →1 April 2026
What If Your Inbox Sorted Itself?
Most business owners spend longer on email than they should. Here's how I automated the sorting — and stopped missing the emails that actually matter.
Read more →28 March 2026
AI for small business: where to start
Nearly half of UK small businesses want to use AI but don't know where to start. The problem: the advice is aimed at the wrong audience.
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27 March 2026
What Missed Calls Are Costing UK Florists
A missed call to a florist could be a wedding, funeral, or a Valentine's Day order worth hundreds. Here's what missed calls are really costing you.
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25 March 2026
What Missed Calls Cost UK Tradespeople
Every missed call is a potential job gone to a competitor. What it's actually costing UK plumbers, electricians and heating engineers, and what to do about it.
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Find out how the AI Voice Receptionist works for florists and tradespeople — with real call examples and pricing.
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