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EventsAI Strategy

Good AI vs. Bad AI: Our Takeaways from the Haverhill AI Summit

At the Haverhill AI Summit in June, Joe Khoury and I gave local businesses and manufacturers a buyer’s field guide to AI: how to tell a good project from a bad one, what to ask a vendor, and how to budget for it.

October 17, 20265 min read
EventsAI Strategy

AI for the Rest of Us: What We Learned at Boston AI Week

Three hours, three voices, and a lot of sharp questions. The takeaways from our Boston AI Week session for small and mid-sized businesses, including the one rule we build into everything.

October 17, 20267 min read
AI SystemsSelf-Improvement

Why Your AI Needs a Self-Improvement System (And What One Actually Looks Like)

AI tools are only as good as what they remember. If your system forgets every correction the moment a session ends, you're not building anything — you're just repeating yourself. Here's why self-improvement matters, what it can and can't do, and how we built one that runs every night.

March 20, 202610 min read
AI SystemsSelf-Improvement

We Built an AI That Learns From Its Own Mistakes — Every Night

Most AI tools forget everything the moment a session ends. We built a self-improvement pipeline that automatically captures corrections, validates them, and deploys better behavior every night at 2 AM. Here's how it works and what 4 months of data shows.

March 19, 20268 min read
Claude CodeAI Tools

What Is Claude Code and Why Should Your Business Care?

You've probably heard of ChatGPT. Claude Code is different — and for business owners who aren't developers, it's worth understanding what it actually does and how it gets deployed to save time and money.

March 6, 20265 min read
ROIAI Consulting

The Real ROI of AI Consulting: What Our Clients Actually See

Businesses consistently underestimate what AI consulting actually returns. Here are three real client outcomes — with real numbers — and a straightforward way to calculate what it could mean for your business.

March 3, 20266 min read
AIAutomation

5 AI Automations Every Small Business Needs

Discover the essential AI automations that can save your small business hours every week. From customer service to invoicing, these tools are game-changers.

March 2, 20266 min read
n8nAutomation

Getting Started with n8n Workflow Automation

n8n is the open-source automation tool that's changing the game for small businesses. Learn how to set it up and create your first workflow in under an hour.

February 24, 20268 min read

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