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Field notes.
Practical notes on AI agents, AI marketing, and automation, from the team that runs this stack on its own companies first. What we learn, written down.
Why Smart Business Owners Say 'I'll Never Use AI to Code' — And What They're Missing
A viral article about refusing AI coding tools struck a nerve. Here's what skeptics get right, what they miss, and where AI actually helps non-technical founders.
Read the noteChatGPT 5.5 for Small Business: What's New and Whether You Should Care
OpenAI released ChatGPT 5.5 in May 2026. Here's what actually changed for small business use, which workflows benefit, and whether an upgrade makes sense for your team.
AI Agent Guardrails: The Practical Safety Checklist for Small Business Automation
Before you automate customer-facing tasks, you need safeguards. Here's what guardrails actually mean for business owners, and five non-negotiable safety rules for your AI agents.
Your First AI Agent: Why Service Businesses Should Skip Sales and Start Here
Everyone defaults to sales automation first. That's often the wrong move. Here's why operations and support deliver faster ROI with less risk for service businesses.
What 81,000 People Want from AI: The Business Owner's Guide to User Expectations
Anthropic's largest user study reveals what people actually want AI to help with and what they fear. Here's how to design AI experiences that align with real user expectations.
AI Agents vs. Workflow Automation: The Business Owner's Guide to Picking the Right Tool
Zapier or AI agents? Make or build? Here's a jargon-free comparison of workflow automation and AI agent platforms, plus a five-question decision framework for small business owners.
When AI Agents Run Your Marketplace: Lessons from Anthropic's Project Deal
Anthropic tested AI agents buying, selling, and negotiating in a real marketplace. Here's what worked, what failed, and what it means for businesses considering autonomous AI transactions.
The Real Economics of AI: What 81,000 People Told Anthropic
Anthropic surveyed 81,000 people about how AI affects their work and income. Here are the findings that matter most for small business owners making hiring and automation decisions.
Fractional AI Officers: What Small Businesses Should Expect in 2026 (When to Hire, What to Pay)
The fractional AI officer role is growing fast. Here is what they actually do, when your business needs one, how much they cost, and the red flags to watch for.
AI Automation ROI: Real Numbers from 22+ Small Business Projects (What Actually Pays Back)
Forget ROI theory. Here are actual payback periods from real automation projects, plus the framework that separates science projects from profit generators.