See the possibilities
Separate ordinary automation, AI and custom apps, then look for five practical patterns in everyday work.
AI, without the fog.
A practical, source-backed field guide for small businesses deciding where AI fits—and where it does not.
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A4 pages
A4 pages
Free field guide · 2026 edition
Navigate AI with a clearer first move.
Get a practical guide for deciding where AI belongs, what to test first and how to keep people in control.
- A visual map of useful AI patterns
- Risk, data and supplier checklists
- A 30-day test plan and printable canvas
Inside the guide
Enough structure to move. Enough caution to move well.
Set the boundary
Match human review to the consequence and decide what information the model may receive.
Test one thing
Use representative cases, written acceptance criteria, a 30-day plan and a clear decision at the end.
No invented case studies or performance claims.Quantitative claims come from OECD publications. The safety and governance guidance draws on NIST, NCSC, OECD and ICO primary sources, all listed in the PDF.