Resources
Writing, frameworks, and tools for owners.
Practical writing on AI and automation for small and mid-sized businesses. No vendor takes, no hype. Frameworks and worksheets coming as we publish them.
Writing
Notes from the work.
May 7, 2026
The 45-Minute Audit
A simple workflow audit any owner can run this week. No software, no consultant, no jargon. Forty-five minutes and you will know your first automation project.
May 7, 2026
Your first AI project should not be a chatbot
Chatbots feel like AI. They also have the worst risk-to-reward ratio of any first project. Here is what to build instead.
May 7, 2026
What I mean by automation that actually runs
Most automation projects fail in week six, not week one. Here is how to build systems that survive past launch and keep paying back.
Frameworks & tools
Worksheets and guides.
Available now
The 45-Minute Audit
A worksheet any owner can use to find the workflow most worth automating first. No software, no consultant required.
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Coming soon
The 3-Question Vendor Test
Three questions to ask before buying any AI tool. None of them are about features.
Coming soon
AI Readiness Scorecard
Five-minute self-assessment for owners weighing whether AI fits their operation yet.
Coming soon
Custom Build vs Platform
A decision guide for choosing between a custom-built automation and an off-the-shelf platform.