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Post-NAMTA Reflections: Innovation and Opportunity in the Face of Change
NAMTA Creativation 2025 I just returned from the NAMTA show and conference, and wow—what a ride. It's been six years since I last...
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Is your Data Safe with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini?
By Steve Robinson – Creativity Consulting We're in the golden age of generative AI — but with great power comes great responsibility. One...
Mar 282 min read
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Back to Basics for Small Businesses
12 Smart Strategies for Small Business Success (and How AI Can Help) Does running your business sometimes feel like navigating a winding...
Feb 64 min read
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Why AI is the Perfect Fit for Small Businesses
Why AI is the Perfect Fit for Small Businesses When you hear "AI," do you picture cutting-edge robots or complex algorithms? If so,...
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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The New Consumer Mindset: Why Retailers Must Shift from Transactions to Connections
The New Consumer Mindset: Why Retailers Must Shift from Transactions to Connections A recent MarTech article by Kim Davis, analyzing...
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Quick-Start Guide to AI: 5 Essential Tools for Immediate Impact
Quick-Start Guide to AI: 5 Essential Tools for Immediate Impact As a business advisor working with small and medium-sized businesses, I...
Dec 15, 20242 min read
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Building Your AI Future on Solid Ground
Building Your AI Future on Solid Ground You've been considering AI for a while but finally decided that your business needs it. Where do...
Dec 15, 20242 min read
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Generative AI: A Practical Approach for Small and Medium Businesses
The AI revolution isn't just for tech giants anymore. As AI services become more accessible, small and medium-sized businesses face...
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Beyond the AI Hype: A Path That Works
Three Proven Steps for Small Business Success Three Ways AI Is Changing How Small Businesses Win (And Why It Matters to You) You already...
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Want AI Success? Start Here, Not There
As I talk with people about AI, a recurring question is, "Will AI replace people?" But this frequently asked question misses a crucial...
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Why Small Business Saturday is Gaining Ground on Black Friday
This holiday season, shoppers’ preferences are changing. According to a recent Forbes article by John Hall , more consumers are choosing...
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Gen AI Now- Unlock Your Hidden Potential with AI
The AI revolution isn't coming—it's here. While there's plenty of debate about its impact, one thing is becoming crystal clear: Gen AI is...
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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What is Agentic AI, and Why Should I Care?
What is Agentic AI? And Why Should You Care? In simple terms, Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence that can act on its own...
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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AI For Small Businesses
AI for Small Businesses Gen AI do, Gen AI do not. There is no trying in Gen AI- Yoda-bot Gen AI is advancing quickly, and businesses that...
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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The Four Areas of Focus
The Four Areas of Focus are the most critical activities retailers can engage in to succeed.
Oct 5, 20248 min read
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Simple Steps to Find Your Ikigai
“Our ikigai is different for all of us, but one thing we have in common is that we are all searching for meaning.” — Hector Garcia.
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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