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AI Strategy

MCP Servers Explained: Why Every Business Should Care About the Model Context Protocol

Anthropic's Model Context Protocol is quietly changing how AI tools connect to business systems. Here's what MCP is, why it matters, and how it's about to make AI integrations dramatically easier.

Lewis Banks16 Mar 20268 min read
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Industry News

Why Next.js Is Still the Best Framework for Business Applications in 2026

Frameworks come and go. Next.js has stayed on top for three years running. Here's why we use it for every client project and why it matters for your business.

Lewis Banks16 Mar 20269 min read
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Agent Development

RAG Explained: How to Make AI Actually Understand Your Business

Retrieval-Augmented Generation is how you make AI models useful for your specific business. No fine-tuning, no training data, no PhD required. Here's how it works.

Lewis Banks16 Mar 20269 min read
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AI Strategy

Supabase vs Firebase in 2026: Which Backend Should You Choose?

The backend-as-a-service market has shifted. Supabase has grown from a Firebase alternative to a genuine contender. Here's an honest comparison for businesses building new products.

Lewis Banks16 Mar 20269 min read
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Industry News

Vibe Coding: What It Is, Why It's Trending, and Whether It Actually Works

Vibe coding - building software by describing what you want to an AI - has taken the tech world by storm. Here's what it means for businesses and developers in 2026.

Lewis Banks16 Mar 20269 min read
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Automation

How to Build Your First n8n Workflow: A 2026 Guide

n8n is the most powerful open-source automation platform available today. Here's how to go from zero to a working workflow in under an hour - no code required.

Lewis Banks12 Mar 20268 min read
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Agent Development

Getting Started with AI Agents: A Practical Guide for Business Owners

AI agents are the most overhyped and underexplained technology in business right now. Here's what they actually are, when they're worth building, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

Lewis Banks10 Mar 20268 min read
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Industry News

How Restaurants Are Using AI Agents to Cut Admin Time by 60%

The hospitality industry is drowning in admin. AI agents are starting to handle bookings, reviews, supplier comms, and rota management - here's what's actually working.

Lewis Banks8 Mar 20269 min read
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AI Strategy

Claude API for Business: What It Actually Costs and What It Can Do

Anthropic's Claude is the most capable AI model for business applications. Here's a practical breakdown of pricing, use cases, and how to get started without overengineering.

Lewis Banks5 Mar 20268 min read
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