Beyond the Hype: Building AI Systems for Real Small Business ROI (and Avoiding the Pitfalls)

Beyond the Hype: Building AI Systems for Real Small Business ROI (and Avoiding the Pitfalls)

Beyond the Hype: Building AI Systems for Real Small Business ROI (and Avoiding the Pitfalls)Charles Boyce
Published on: 17/01/2026

Every day, it seems there's a new tool, a new promise, a new way AI will revolutionize everything. I've been in the IT trenches for thirty years, and I've seen enough 'next big things' come and go to know that true, sustainable change isn't about chasing the shiny new object.

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Before the AI Hype: Sharpening Your Systems for Real Returns

Before the AI Hype: Sharpening Your Systems for Real Returns

Before the AI Hype: Sharpening Your Systems for Real ReturnsCharles Boyce
Published on: 09/01/2026

Alright, let's talk about AI. I've been in this game for 30 years, seen mainframes, client-server, the internet boom, cloud computing, and now AI. Every wave brings a tsunami of hype, and a lot of folks get swept away trying to implement the shiny new thing before they've truly understood their own backyard.New Blog Post Description

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Beyond the Hype: Building AI-Powered Systems, One Solid Step at a Time

Beyond the Hype: Building AI-Powered Systems, One Solid Step at a Time

Beyond the Hype: Building AI-Powered Systems, One Solid Step at a TimeCharles Boyce
Published on: 05/01/2026

The new year always brings a fresh wave of resolutions, aspirations, and, let's be honest, a good deal of buzzwords. This year, 'AI' is front and center, promising to revolutionize everything. And while the potential is real, my 30 years in this industry have taught me one undeniable truth: technology, no matter how shiny, only delivers when it's built on a foundation of solid systems and processes.

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Beyond the Hype: Building AI-Ready Systems for Sustainable Growth

Beyond the Hype: Building AI-Ready Systems for Sustainable Growth

Beyond the Hype: Building AI-Ready Systems for Sustainable GrowthCharles Boyce
Published on: 28/12/2025

You're probably already thinking about how to hit the ground running in the new year.

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