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AI this week

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From our work

How do I stop losing work because I never chase my quotes?

Most quotes that go quiet were never turned down. Nobody followed up. Here is the three-message rhythm we use, and what to do when chasing is only the symptom.

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Where do I start with AI in my small business?

Start with one job you already do every week, not with a tool. Here is how to pick it, what it looks like in two real businesses, and when it is worth paying someone to set it up.

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Why has my business stopped growing when I am working harder than ever?

When effort goes up and the numbers stay flat, the growth is usually being lost between the enquiry and the money landing. Here is where to look, with three real examples.

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AI this week: ChatGPT gets assistants that keep working, and Shopify builds your shop from a chat

Two launches that matter to small businesses this week, what they mean for you, and one thing worth ten minutes of your time.

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AI this week: custom GPTs are being retired, and Meta wants to run your admin

Two changes that matter to small businesses this week, what they mean for you, and one thing to do before December.

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How a new golf studio booked 175 seats for its opening weekend

Real numbers from a local campaign for a business that had just moved town. What worked, and what any local business can copy.

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