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Notes on Practical AI for Local Business

Short pieces on buying and using AI in a local business. No hype, no jargon.

September 14, 2026 · 4 minWhy I Charge $1,000 for a 45-Minute AI Assessment

What the 45 minutes cover, why it isn't free, and why every dollar credits toward the build.

September 14, 2026 · 3 minEvery Minute You Don't Answer Costs You the Job

Speed to lead, the inbox system that fixes it, and why a human still sends every reply.

September 14, 2026 · 4 minShould You Run an AI Workshop for Your Team?

What team training actually delivers, what it costs, and the one moment that tells you it worked.

September 14, 2026 · 3 minWhere Should a Small Business Start With AI?

One question finds your highest-ROI project. Plus why most businesses start in the wrong place.