Practical writing on AI & UK business
No hype. No vendor talking points. Just useful articles on automation, AI tools, regulated-sector technology, and what an AI consulting engagement actually looks like.
How to spot real ROI on AI for a UK SME, before you spend a penny
A practical framework for working out whether an AI or automation project will actually pay for itself. Worked example, hours-per-week maths, payback timing — and the questions you should be asking any vendor.
Read article →Choosing AI tools for trades and hospitality without getting fleeced
A no-nonsense buying guide for plumbers, sparks, removers, restaurants and pubs. What to use for bookings, quotes, customer comms, and reviews — including the categories of tool that are mostly noise.
Read article →AI in regulated sectors — what NHS, Police and defence actually need
A practical look at how AI gets adopted in regulated UK environments. Data residency, DSPT, SC clearance, supplier assurance — and why the off-the-shelf large model isn't always the answer.
Read article →What an AI consulting engagement actually looks like, week by week
A demystified walkthrough of an eight-week AI consulting build at Launchpad. Discovery, ROI, build, deploy, support — what we do, what you do, what each week actually looks like.
Read article →Six AI mistakes UK businesses are making in 2026
Patterns we see in failed AI projects across UK SMEs and public-sector clients. The traps are surprisingly consistent — and entirely avoidable once you can spot them.
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