Field Notes
Plain-English guides to AI for UK trades and small businesses, from a builder who learned AI. No hype, no jargon, just what actually works.
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26 August 2026 · 6 min
Our AI Missed Its Own Mistake
Our own AI invented a fact about a firm that doesn't exist, then scored itself nine out of ten on the test built to catch invented facts.
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4 August 2026 · 5 min
What Is an AI Workspace?
One place your business runs from, where the AI already knows how your business works. The plain-English definition, and how it differs from a chatbot.
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4 August 2026 · 6 min
What Should I Automate First? The Bottleneck Rule
The job that annoys you most is rarely the job worth automating first. Three questions that find the one that is.
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4 August 2026 · 6 min
Too Many AI Tools, Nothing Joined Up?
Nobody sets out to buy fifteen AI tools. It happens one sensible decision at a time. Why it happens, and what to do about it.
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28 May 2026 · 11 min
How Small UK Trades Use AI in 2026
The four jobs AI actually does well for a small trade, real examples per trade, and the three things that decide whether it pays off.
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28 May 2026 · 9 min
AI Automation Agencies for UK Construction: How to Choose
Generalist agency, DIY platform, or a specialist who knows construction? How the options compare in 2026 and how to pick.
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4 May 2026 · 6 min
AI Receptionist vs Answering Service for UK Trades
Side-by-side for UK trades. Real costs, real fit, real verdict from a 30-year builder.
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4 May 2026 · 7 min
How Much Do Missed Leads Cost a UK Trade?
The actual maths on what missed calls and slow callbacks cost you a year. The numbers, not slogans.
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4 May 2026 · 8 min
How to Choose AI Automation for a Small Business
A plain-English checklist for owners deciding what to automate first, before they spend a penny.
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