Small business
20 items across Desk and Portfolio.
Topics
-
Human judgement first: Xero and Anthropic on the future of work
Thoughts following my interview with Lina Ochman from Anthropic at Xerocon Denver 2026.
Publication · September 23, 2026 -
Unpacking AI: 'Augmenting our intelligence'
Exploring Xero's research into small business use of AI
Publication · August 22, 2026 -
Many businesses using AI to save time, but do they know what they're doing?
Small businesses are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI), but many are still learning by trial and error.
Publication · August 3, 2026 -
Two Lenses on the AI Debate: Reading the Signals and the Data Together
A blog covering the highlights from my panel session at Xerocon London 2026.
Publication · July 31, 2026 -
Xero Open for Small Business Podcast: What’s holding Kiwi SMEs back from AI?Delving into Xero’s TechWeek 2026 research drawing on the feedback from Kiwi SMEs to identify how these businesses are grouping together to form four approach-to-AI archetypes.
Video · June 5, 2026 -
The Lessons SMBs Shouldn't Forget As They Scale
An interview talking about bridging the worlds of startup and enterprise, so that as you scale you get stronger, not just bigger.
Publication · December 17, 2025 -
From Now-Now to Next-Level Growth - SMEs Embrace AI
Partner content focused on small business AI adoption and practical productivity outcomes.
Publication · October 22, 2025 -
Fear and Greed Q&A: How SMEs Can Harness the Evolution of AIPodcast discussion on practical AI adoption paths for small and medium businesses.
Podcast · September 26, 2025 -
How Small Businesses Can Overcome the Barriers to AI Readiness
Practical perspective on common blockers to AI readiness for smaller firms and how to move past them.
Publication · September 20, 2025 -
AI at a Crossroads for Small and Medium Businesses in Australia
Resource exploring how smaller businesses can balance AI experimentation, capability, and value realization.
Publication · May 30, 2025 -
How 2025 will set the scene for next decade
Media coverage discussing AI direction, experimentation, and practical use in the small business context.
Publication · December 11, 2024 -
Unlocking small business productivity with AI
Talking about data that shows productivity on the decline in the UK, and how AI might be able to help
Publication · November 26, 2024 -
Fear and Greed: How Business Really Feels About AI
Discussion on executive sentiment, practical adoption concerns, and where AI is creating real value.
Podcast · March 1, 2024 -
Small Biz Matters (Episode 212): Highlights from Xerocon 2023Conversation on practical technology priorities and market signals from Xerocon 2023.
Podcast · November 10, 2023 -
What Does AI Mean for Small Businesses?
Industry perspective on how AI shifts workflows, decision making, and operating models for small business.
Publication · August 29, 2023 -
How Small Businesses Are Navigating AI
Research-backed perspective on how small businesses are approaching AI adoption and capability building.
Publication · August 20, 2023 -
AI Revolution
Viewpoint on how AI is changing small business operations and capability priorities.
Publication · May 8, 2023 -
Five Tech Trends for Small Businesses to Watch in 2023
Technology trend scan for business owners balancing growth, risk, and execution focus.
Publication · December 15, 2022 -
Why Small Businesses Can Hold Fire on the Metaverse for Now
A practical take on timing, capability readiness, and value horizon for metaverse investments.
Publication · October 1, 2022 -
Tech Skills You Need to Become a Small Business Owner
Perspective piece on technology fluency and capability priorities for modern founders.
Publication · August 20, 2022