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Writing on growth, AI and technology decisions
Plain-English guides for owner-run businesses, written for the person who has to live with the decision rather than the vendor selling it.
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31 August 2026
Why Sponsor a High School Media Program?
School broadcast and livestream programs are looking for sponsors, and they are an unusually good deal for a local business — visible to exactly the households you want, cheap by advertising standards, and genuinely useful to the students. What to ask before you commit.
31 May 2026
Q-Day: Quantum Computing May Arrive Sooner
“Q-Day” isn’t just another scary apocalyptic term. Always looking ahead, quantum computer advancements will accelerate all tech innovations.
16 March 2026
AI Search Is Answering Your Customers Already
Short answer: Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of structuring your website’s content so AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews can find, trust, and cite it when answering a customer’s…
21 January 2026
How AI Is Erasing Small Business Software Costs
Because of the exponential trajectory of AI, we are witnessing the fast demise of software and systems as we know them. The traditional “tech stack” is becoming invisible.
13 September 2025
Business Idea: Automating School Pickup Lines
Automating the school pickup process addresses key challenges like congestion, inefficient manual systems, and resource limitations.
29 August 2025
10 Free Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI Now
If you’re a small business just starting up and you’re looking for not just a competitive advantage, but any advantage at all, you need to look into how you can use AI to help you run, execute and analyze any aspects…
29 August 2025
Is Jira Good for Small Businesses?
How is Jira different than typical Project Management Systems (PMSs)? Would Jira be considered a PMS?
25 August 2025
Top 4 Project Management Tools for Small Teams
For small business owners, the top Project Management Systems (PMS) in 2025 include Basecamp, Asana, Trello, and Zoho Projects.
24 August 2025
The 5 Phases of the Small Business Lifecycle
You have to know where you are now to understand where you are heading. Every small business evolves through 5 distinct phases with unique challenges and defining moments.
16 August 2025
Challenges Veterans Face Starting a Business
U.S. veterans bring strong leadership, discipline, and resilience to entrepreneurship, but face unique challenges. Finding and accessing specialized programs and resources will support their journey but resilience and…
6 August 2025
How to Test If a Business Idea Is Viable
Assessing the financial viability of your idea in a fast-moving market like tech or non-profit requires a structured and practical approach. Here are the essential steps and considerations for both types of ventures:
3 August 2025
Ten Questions Your Business Plan Must Answer
Starting a new business is an exciting but complex journey, and crafting a realistic business plan is pivotal. Here are the top 10 most important questions new founders should answer, each illustrated with a real-life…
20 July 2025
How AI Is Changing Small Business Tech Teams
Thanks to AI, ALL Software Developers and Engineers are now Technical and System Architects. Sure, it means having to write less code but it also means being able to accomplish more things faster — more optimizing,…
20 April 2025
Using NotebookLM Free as a Small Business Owner
In today’s fast-paced business world, gaining a competitive edge often comes down to how efficiently and effectively you use information.
20 March 2025
Free AI Tools That Give Small Businesses an Edge
As a business owner you’re very busy, so you may not have a lot of time to research tools and Technologies outside of what you are used to.
13 January 2025
Ten Reasons to Use a Business Growth Consultant
Ten honest reasons to bring in an outside advisor — and what each one is actually worth. No borrowed statistics: every reason here stands on whether it describes your business, not on a number somebody selling consulting quoted.