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for small businesses.

Articles and commentary for SME operators. We share what we see in the field — the pricing tricks, the procurement pitfalls, and the AI patterns that actually move the needle for small businesses.

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Featured · Buying AI

Five questions every SME should ask before buying AI in 2026

A practical buyer's checklist for small and mid-sized businesses navigating the AI vendor landscape — pricing, data, ownership, and the things vendors won't volunteer.

Jack Clinton 8 May 2026 5 min read

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Adoption

Practical first steps for adopting AI in your business

The first move in AI adoption costs almost nothing and isn't a purchase; it's a person. How to pick an internal champion, give them permission, and start with free tools before you commit to anything large.

29 May 2026 7 min read Jack Clinton
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Adoption

Does AI actually work? An honest look for SMEs

Past the hype and the doom: what AI genuinely works for today, where it fails and why, how to protect your business against those failure modes, and the real value you can expect from an agentic platform.

29 May 2026 5 min read Jack Clinton