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Consulting

Everything I've written about consulting.

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How I'd run an AI audit for small business operations

The 5-step process I'd use to assess whether AI will actually help a business. Includes the questions to ask, the red flags to look for, and how to calculate ROI.

10 Sept 20258 min read

Conference table with laptop, whiteboard marker, and sticky notes mid-session, depicting an AI consulting engagement.

Consulting Strategy Guide

What an AI consulting engagement actually looks like

What actually happens during an AI consulting engagement: the audit, the recommendations, the deliverables. No mystery, no fluff, just the real process.

03 Sept 20259 min read

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Consulting Strategy Hiring Guide

What to look for when hiring an AI developer

A practical guide for business owners hiring their first AI developer or freelancer. Questions to ask, red flags, and how to tell skill from hype.

27 Aug 20256 min read

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Strategy Consulting AI Guide

Build vs buy: when to use off-the-shelf AI and when to build custom

A decision framework for choosing between off-the-shelf AI tools and custom-built solutions. Cost, control, time, and maintenance tradeoffs explained.

20 Aug 20256 min read

Clipboard checklist on a dark desk with glowing purple check marks representing AI readiness assessment steps.

Consulting Strategy Small Business Guide

The AI readiness checklist for small businesses

Before investing in AI, check these 8 things. A practical readiness checklist covering data, processes, team, and budget for small business owners.

06 Aug 20256 min read

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Consulting Small Business Strategy Guide

Is AI worth it for a small business? Here's how to actually decide.

A practical framework for small business owners to figure out if AI will save money or waste it. No hype, no jargon. Real decision criteria with examples.

23 Jul 20257 min read

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