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Practical thinking on AI, automation, and small business. No hype — just what works, what doesn’t, and what it’s actually worth.

4 May 2026

You don't need AI

Every article, every advert, every conference is selling AI. Here is an honest look at what most small businesses actually need, and it is simpler than you think.

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.

26 April 2026

Stop entering invoices by hand. Let AI do it.

How AI reads, extracts, and records supplier invoices automatically, including currency conversion. Saves around 10 minutes per invoice at less than a penny in AI costs.

20 April 2026

The Invoice Is Sent. Now the Real Work Begins.

Late payments cost UK small businesses £22,000 a year on average — and 86 hours chasing them. Here's what that actually looks like, and what you can do about it.

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.

2 April 2026

Why I build automations rather than just use AI to do everything

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.

1 April 2026

AI Automation for Small Businesses 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.

1 April 2026

AI Automation for Small Businesses 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.

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.

28 March 2026

AI for small business: why most of the advice is not helping (and where to actually 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.

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.

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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