Guides
Plain-English AI guides for SMBs.
Short, opinionated reads from the engagements I run. No hype, no "AI could one day…" - just what works when you have a real team and a real P&L.
Why AI projects fail (and what to do instead)
AI projects rarely fail because the model is wrong. They fail because nobody designed for how people would actually use them.
How to roll out AI to a small team
A practical sequence for getting AI adopted by a 5-50 person team without breaking what's working today.
AI 101 for small business owners
A contrarian intro to AI for SMB owners: skip the hype, focus on the handful of decisions that actually matter.
AI tools for small business in 2026 (what actually works)
A short, non-sponsored roundup of the categories that earn their seat - and the five questions to ask before you buy.
How to evaluate AI vendors: a buyer's checklist
Data handling, lock-in, real ROI, contract terms - the checklist I run on behalf of clients before they sign anything.
Prompt engineering for SMBs
Four habits and three templates your team can use today. No programming, no jargon - just clearer briefs.
Measuring AI ROI: a simple framework
Hours saved, throughput up, error down - the defensible math behind whether an AI project is worth doing.
Data readiness before AI
A one-week sweep across your drive, CRM, and operational tools so your AI project doesn't stall on day 14.
AI policy template for small teams
A one-page acceptable-use policy in plain English - what employees can and can't paste into public LLMs.