Posts tagged “Data”

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Is Your Data Actually Ready for AI? (Probably Not — Here's How to Tell)

Is Your Data Actually Ready for AI? (Probably Not — Here's How to Tell)

September 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Most AI projects for small businesses fail on the data, not the technology. A ten-minute test to find out whether yours is ready, why email is usually the real system of record, and the Office Flow Map process I use to trace how information moves from first customer contact to final payment — including the whole method, free, if you'd rather do it yourself.

The whole method is in the post, free, if you'd rather do it yourself.

What Analytics Actually Tells a Small Business

What Analytics Actually Tells a Small Business

June 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Most analytics advice is for startups tracking activation funnels. Small businesses need different questions answered. Search Console, GBP insights, and asking customers how they found you — that's the stack that matters.

Not sure what your analytics mean?