How Much Time Can AI Actually Save a Small Business?
The real numbers behind AI time savings — from 5 hours a week to 40+. What determines where you'll land, and how to estimate your own savings before spending a penny.
6 min readThe 80/20 Guides
AI for Small Business: Practical Guides That Skip the Hype
Most AI content is written for developers or venture-backed startups. These guides are for business owners who want to know what actually works, which tools to use, and where to start. Each one is built around the 80/20 principle: find the small number of changes that make a proper dent in your week.
Written by Rob Keast — published AI author, software builder since 2002, and the person behind ClaimBackTime.
AI Workflow Audit: What to Look For
How to audit your own workflows for AI opportunities. The five patterns that signal easy automation wins, and the common traps that waste time and money.
7 min readBest AI Tools for Professional Services Firms in 2026
A practical breakdown of which AI tools actually work for accountants, lawyers, consultants, and other professional services firms. No affiliate links, no sponsored picks.
8 min readHow to Automate Invoice Chasing with AI
Late payments cost UK SMEs billions a year. Here's how to build an automated invoice chasing workflow that follows up politely, persistently, and without you lifting a finger.
6 min readChatGPT vs Claude for Business Automation: Which Should You Use?
An honest comparison from someone who uses both daily. Where each AI excels, where each falls short, and how to pick the right one for your specific workflows.
7 min readHow to Choose Between Zapier, n8n, and Make
The three main automation platforms compared on price, power, and ease of use. Which one fits your business, your budget, and your technical comfort level.
7 min readAI for Accountants: Practical Workflows That Actually Work
Specific AI workflows for accounting firms — from client onboarding to document processing to month-end reporting. Tested with real firms, not theoretical.
8 min readWant a personalised version of this?
These guides cover general advice. The Close The Gap AI Session looks at your specific business, your workflows, and your biggest time drains — then gives you a prioritised plan.