Honest writing on AI for small, owner-managed firms. What works, what doesn’t, and what’s coming. Roughly one post a week.
30 April 2026 · 3 min read · John
The Copilot era of AI is already giving way to something more useful. AI that assists is being replaced by AI that acts, owns a process, and returns finished work.
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AI in plain English22 April 2026 · 3 min read · John
Financial advisers spend 22 hours a week on admin. AI tools can handle the inbox and post-meeting emails — so you spend more time with clients.
Profession spotlight21 April 2026 · 3 min read · John
A good AI tool for an IFA practice reduces documentation time, fits FCA requirements, and works without technical expertise. Here's what that actually means.
The honest take21 April 2026 · 3 min read · John
Most AI tools aimed at small firms will be obsolete within 18 months as platform giants absorb their functionality. Here's what survives and why.
The honest take14 April 2026 · 3 min read · John
Most small UK law firms are experimenting with AI but not saving time. Here's why adoption is failing and what a working solution looks like.
The honest take12 April 2026 · 3 min read · John
Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude don't log prompts or responses unless you're on enterprise plans most small firms can't access. Here's what that means.
The honest take11 April 2026 · 3 min read · John
Generic AI tools like ChatGPT create real legal and regulatory risk for UK solicitors. Here's what the case law and SRA rules actually mean for your firm.
Profession spotlight11 April 2026 · 3 min read · John
75% of UK financial services firms now use AI. For small IFAs, the real gains are in admin — suitability reports, meeting notes, and compliance documentation.
Profession spotlight7 April 2026 · 3 min read · John
AI adoption among UK accountants is accelerating, but most small firms are stuck between enthusiasm and effective use. Here's what actually works.
Profession spotlight7 April 2026 · 1 min read · John
A practical look at where AI helps solicitors most and where the risks are — covering drafting, research, and client-facing work.
AI in plain English7 April 2026 · 2 min read · John
What happens to client data when your team uses free AI tools — and what small UK businesses can do to stay GDPR-compliant.
The honest take7 April 2026 · 2 min read · John
Most AI projects don't fail because of the tech. They fail because nobody wrote down how the work actually gets done.
The honest take7 April 2026 · 2 min read · John
Most AI agent projects stall before delivering ROI. Here's what Forrester's research means for small UK professional services firms.
AI in plain English7 April 2026 · 2 min read · John
AI agents are everywhere in 2026. Here's what they actually are and whether they're relevant for small UK professional services firms.
The honest take7 April 2026 · 2 min read · John
Copilot suits large companies with IT teams and governance setups. For small firms, a focused AI approach gets better results at far lower cost.