Ideas, insights, and opinion on technology for small business.
Most tools claiming to be AI-native haven't changed their architecture at all. Here's the test that separates genuine AI-native systems from legacy software with a chatbot bolted on.
Most automation projects fail because the starting point is wrong. Here are the three workflows that almost always justify the effort — and how to pick which one to tackle first.
Most businesses couldn't name every system a former employee had access to. That's the whole problem. Here's what to do about it.
Your old domain is still live, still findable, and still your problem. It costs £10 a year to protect; the alternative is more expensive.
AI everywhere is a fashion. Building with forethought is a strategy — and the difference shows up in the ownership commitment cost most business cases never scope.
You built it quickly, it worked, and now the business depends on it. Here's how to tell whether your vibe-coded build is worth stabilising or worth replacing — before the next thing breaks.
