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Industry context, practical strategies, and honest takes on what works and what doesn't when AI meets local business.
What a Full Room at the Chamber Luncheon Told Us About AI
Two weeks ago we had the opportunity to speak at the Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce luncheon about AI and what it actually means for local businesses. It was the best attended luncheon the Chamber has had. We think that has everything to do with AI, not us.
Walk into any business in town right now and you'll find owners who keep hearing that AI is going to change everything, who suspect that may be true, and who have no clear sense of what they are supposed to do about it on a Tuesday morning when there are calls to answer and payroll to make.
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Custom Software and AI Solutions Have Never Been More Affordable
Five years ago, custom software for a small business meant a six-figure budget and a six-month timeline. The economics of building tailored...
7 Signs Your Business Is Ready for AI
Most business owners are already wondering whether AI makes sense for them. Here are seven signs your business is sitting on untapped...
What AI Actually Does for a Small Business
AI crossed a threshold in late 2025 — from holding conversations to completing real business tasks on its own. For small businesses, that...