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Practical writing on AI, automation, and software for small businesses. No hype.
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AI funding for Canadian small businesses: what is actually available?
A candid map of what really exists to help Canadian small businesses adopt AI — separating open support from loans, repayable contributions, closed intakes, free planning tools, and programs that have only been announced.
AI / Funding
2026-07-10
Five places AI already pays for itself in a small business
Skip the hype. These are the five uses of AI where small businesses reliably get back more than they put in — with real examples and rough costs.
AI / Strategy
2026-06-28
Why we give away websites to local businesses
We build free websites for local small businesses. Here's the honest business logic behind the offer — and what's in it for you.
Free Website