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🚀 The AI Revolution Is Here – Are You Ready? As a small business owner, you’ve probably heard the phrase “AI will transform business” more times than you can count. But between managing inventory, serving customers, handling payroll, and the hundred other tasks on your daily list, diving deep into artificial intelligence feels about as […]

AI tools have made building software more accessible than ever. A business owner with no coding experience can now build functional tools that solve real problems. That’s genuinely revolutionary. But after 20+ years of building platforms at scale, I’ve learned something important: AI is an incredible builder, but it’s a terrible advisor on the things […]

After 20+ years of working with small businesses, startups, and advising founders, there’s one mistake I see over and over. It’s even more pronounced now that we have AI tools, but it’s the same mistake entrepreneurs have always made: trying to build everything at once. The tools just make it seem more possible. Imagine this: […]

I’m sure you’ve heard the advice: validate your idea before you build. Do market research. Run surveys. Talk to potential customers. Create a business plan. Make sure there’s demand before you invest time and money. This isn’t bad advice but there is a nuance it misses: the fastest way to validate your idea is to […]

By: Progressive Small Business Insurance Starting and growing a small business requires incredible dedication, financial investment, and personal risk. You’ve invested countless hours building your company, developing your customer base, and creating something meaningful. But have you taken the crucial step to protect your business against unexpected challenges? Small business insurance is a strategic investment […]