Straight talk about AI and small business.

What I'd tell you over a coffee, written down. I work with AI every day, and these are the bits worth passing on.

6 October 2026

Your new AI colleague

Everyone is talking about the AI colleague, but what does it actually mean? A one-minute whiteboard film, plus the short version in writing.

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23 June 2026
AI privacy starts with other people’s data
The privacy question changes when you use AI for business. The data you paste into a chatbot is often not really yours to share.
9 June 2026
AI voice is not just dictation
Voice becomes much more useful when it is connected to a workflow. The value is not just speaking faster. It is turning messy thoughts into something usable.
6 June 2026
AI should help you write, not replace your voice
I work with AI every day, but I still draw a hard line around communication. AI can help create better work, but the human should stay in charge of the message.
10 April 2026
Why ‘just use ChatGPT’ isn’t a business strategy
Everyone's telling you to use AI. Fewer people are telling you how. Here's the difference between dabbling and actually getting results.
8 April 2026
Five things AI can do for your business right now
You don't need a developer, a big budget, or a technical background. These are practical, working examples of what AI is doing for small businesses today.
5 April 2026
AI and your data: what you actually need to know
The privacy question always comes up when AI enters the conversation. Here's an honest answer about what's happening with your data, and how to make smarter choices.