Operational AI.
Written plainly.
No hype. No fluff. Notes on building real infrastructure for UK service firms — what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters.
Why Small Businesses in Cumbria Are Missing Out on AI
Most AI consultants are London-based and London-priced. That’s a structural barrier for a regional firm — not a minor inconvenience. Here’s what’s actually available, and what it costs.
Why AI Isn’t Working for Your Business
The problem isn’t the technology — it’s how it’s being built for businesses that can’t afford £80k engineers or £200k consulting fees. Implementation is the bottleneck.
The Agent Economy Is Here. Are Small Businesses Ready?
AI is moving from tools you use to systems that act. Here’s what the rise of autonomous agents means for UK service firms in 2026 — and what to do about it now.
Stop Setting Revenue Goals. Start Building Revenue Systems.
Most businesses don’t have a marketing problem. They have a systems problem — and gaps in your funnel are exactly where AI delivers the most leverage.
The AI Tools I Use Every Day
Claude, ChatGPT, n8n, Perplexity, Claude Code — and why context is the multiplier that makes all of them actually work. A practical breakdown from production, not demos.
You Don’t Need More Leads. You Need to Use the Ones You Have.
Most businesses spend on new leads while ignoring the data they already own. AI turns your CRM into a growth engine — without a bigger ad budget.