Plain-spoken notes on putting AI to work.
Notes from an operator using AI inside his own company: what held up, what did not, and which questions mattered more than the technology.
What Google's Changes Mean for AI Use in Business
Delegating work to AI doesn't delegate accountability. What Google's Workspace terms mean for agent authority, oversight, and business ownership.
Read the post →Working with AI is a little like working with Tom Cruise
I saw this clip of Tom Cruise talking about how he never reads scripts himself.
Read the post →Two Reports on Small Business Hiring That Belong in the Same Conversation
Two reports came out last week that I think belong in the same conversation.
Read the post →The Big Advantage in Small Business Remains Largely Untapped
A small shop in Naperville can sign up for most of the same AI tools the Fortune 500 uses, often the same week it hears about them.
Read the post →The Model Trap: Why Your Choice of AI Matters Less Than You Think
The model matters less than the work around it: clear processes, good source information, and decisions your team understands.
Read the post →Why fast feedback matters more than a perfect AI plan
A small business should not wait months to learn whether an idea was useful. Build one contained piece, watch it closely, and correct early.
Read the post →Is your software working for you — or are you working for it?
"Software is dead" sounds dramatic. Here's the plain version — and why it puts money back in your pocket.
Read the post →Why AI may matter more to a small team than a large one
In a small company, the owner often fills every gap personally. A year of building AI into my own shop changed where the business still has to wait on me.
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