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Practical intelligence for growing businesses
Plain-English ideas on adopting AI thoughtfully: audits, tooling, prompting, upskilling, and avoiding wasted spend. Written with SMBs (and ambitious teams everywhere) in mind.
AI Strategy26 June 2026
Fractional CTO, IT Support, or Technology Advisor? What a Small Business Actually Needs
Most small businesses that go looking for a fractional CTO don't actually need one. They need someone independent to own the technology decisions, not run an engineering team. Here is how to tell which kind of help fits, with UK costs.
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GDPR and AI: A Plain-English Guide for UK Small Businesses (2026)
If your AI touches a customer name, an email or a CV, UK GDPR applies — there is no small-business exemption. Here is what that actually requires in 2026, after the Data (Use and Access) Act changed the rules on automated decisions, in plain English.
Read articleAI Strategy15 June 2026
How Much Does AI Consulting Cost for a Small Business? (UK Pricing Guide, 2026)
Freelance AI consultants charge £580–£1,200 per day in the UK. Agencies charge more. But for most small businesses, the right question isn't the day rate. It's whether the engagement is scoped for your size.
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