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Notes from the workshop

Plain-English writing on AI workflows, MCP servers, and automation for small businesses. Everything here comes from work I actually did, not things I read about.

2026-07-12 · mcp · small-business · ai-tools

What is an MCP server, in plain English (and when a small company needs one)

An MCP server is a translator that lets an AI tool actually read and write your business data. Here's when you need one and when you don't.

2026-07-12 · ai-automation · small-business · workflows

What AI process automation for small businesses actually looks like (with receipts)

Real before-and-after outcomes from building AI automation for small companies, plus honest costs and what doesn't work.