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The myth: your business data is automatically safe inside AI tools. The reality involves 47 pages of Terms of Service you definitely didn't read.
Most small businesses use 4-6 AI tools daily without reading a single privacy policy. Here's a free 30-minute audit checklist that replaces the $15K consultant.
Most AI tools overpromise and underdeliver. Here are the ones that actually work for small businesses - with real pricing, real examples, and zero hype.
Most small business owners think AI tools cost thousands. The real numbers tell a very different story - and some of the best tools cost nothing at all.
Uber burned through its entire AI budget in four months. Small businesses can't afford that mistake. Here's how to tell if an AI tool is worth the price.
The best solo developer workflow isn't built from Top 10 lists. It's built from the weird stuff that actually works when nobody's watching.
The monthly fee isn't the expensive part. AI vendor lock-in is - and most small businesses don't see it until they try to leave.
Zapier connects apps. AI actually thinks through tasks. Here are five workflows where the difference matters for small businesses.
Most small businesses feed their customer data into ChatGPT without a second thought. There's a free tool that runs AI entirely on your own machine.
I went through a client's SaaS subscriptions tool by tool. $220/month across seven platforms. Two did the same thing. One hadn't been opened since October.
A real look at Make.com - the AI automation tool I set up for plumbers, salons, and HVAC companies - and whether it's worth your money.
A viral post about AI at work exposed what solo devs already knew. Here's the real productivity stack - no hype, no dashboards, no $400/month tool subscriptions.
That free AI tool you love? It might be sharing your business data with everyone. Here's the myth, the reality, and what to do about ai data leaks.
Turns out the hottest job title in tech is just 'person who writes clear instructions.' Here's how to use AI content writing for your small business - no computer science degree required.
Every solo dev has a chaotic toolbelt that actually works. Here's what's happening in freelance dev tools right now - and why the weird picks matter.
Blaze AI promises to be your entire marketing team for under $50/month. Here's what it actually does, who it's for, and whether it's worth it.
Most AI automation for small business is overhyped nonsense. Here's what actually saves time and money for real owners - tested by a developer who builds it.
One solo operator ran AI content creation for six months straight. Here's the real cost, the real output, and whether it's worth your time.
OpenAI killed Sora. Google VEO stepped up. Here's how real small businesses are using an ai video generator to make content that actually converts.
Google Veo is now inside Google Vids with AI video generation, avatars, and music. Here's what it actually means for small business owners in 2026.
Most small business owners pay for ChatGPT and use 10% of it. Here's an honest comparison of ChatGPT and Claude - and which one actually fits how you work.
Missing customer questions after hours is costing you sales. Here's how Tidio's Lyro AI handles them automatically - and whether it's worth it.
A dental office manager burns 90 minutes a day on tasks an AI could handle in seconds. Here's the $49/month agent tool I keep installing for small shops.
What building an AI trading bot taught me about ai automation for small business - and why the same principles apply to your HVAC company or bakery.
A plumber was paying Angi, Thumbtack, and HomeAdvisor $850/month combined. Then he built one website and stopped sharing his customers with strangers.
Choosing a popular tool vs custom-built isn't rebellion - it might be the most boring, responsible thing you do for your business this year.
Twenty years of building things for small businesses taught me that the shiniest code often hides the dumbest decisions. Here's my list.
That $99/month middleware connecting your POS to your online store? It's basically a toll bridge you built yourself. There's a better way.
SEO costs $1,500/month and takes six months. Google Business Profile is free and shows up tomorrow. For most tradespeople, the choice is obvious.
Every no-code subscription feels great on day one. By month eighteen, you're basically a tenant on your own website. Here's when Webflow makes sense and when it doesn't.
Most small businesses pay $3,000-5,000/month for content managers. Here's how to run a content calendar honest about what actually moves the needle.
Most solo devs copy someone else's editor config and hope for the best. Here's what actually moves the needle when you're building for clients by yourself.
Most HVAC websites look fine and do nothing. Here's what the sites that actually generate calls have in common - and the cheaper path nobody's marketing to you.
Webflow is excellent for a lot of businesses. But there's a specific point where custom code wins - and most people cross it without realizing.
A squirrel dad vibe-coded the #1 App Store hit alone. Here's how one person business dev setups actually work when nobody's watching.
Most florists pay $80-100/month for website platforms that rank poorly in local search. Here's the alternative approach that actually books weddings.
No-code platforms are a $21 billion market. But the real question isn't which is better - it's which is cheaper for YOUR specific situation.
A real story about building a custom supply chain management system in PHP for a Bay Area food distributor - what worked, what broke, and what it actually cost.
Most small business websites lose leads at 9 PM when nobody's answering. An AI chatbot changes that math entirely.
What to actually look for when you search 'web developer for small business near me' - and how to avoid the expensive mistakes most owners make.
Thryv just launched AI Lead Flow for small businesses. Here's an honest breakdown of what it does, what it costs, and who should skip it.
Bay Area small businesses deserve websites built by people who know the market. Here's why local beats remote - and what it actually costs in 2026.
A real custom web application case study showing how a small auto parts exporter replaced spreadsheets with a built-to-fit inventory system - and saw 11% more sales.
New AI rules are hitting at the federal and state level. Here's what matters if you run a plumbing company, a bakery, or a med spa - not a Fortune 500.
Perplexity's Computer agent claims to replace hundreds of thousands in marketing software - for $20/month. Here's what it actually does for small businesses.