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Everything we publish to help you plan software and use AI well, in one place. All free, all written in plain English.

We write these resources for the people who decide and pay for software: founders, owners and managers. Each one is based on how we work on real projects. Facts about AI models and MCP servers are checked against official sources and show the date they were last reviewed.

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AI models

A directory of AI models by task, with strengths, limits and a selection wizard.

MCP servers

Connectors that let AI assistants use your business tools, with setup notes.

Guides

Forty practical guides on planning, costs, AI, MCP and automation.

Compare

Side-by-side comparisons of common software and AI choices.

Glossary

Sixty software and AI terms explained in plain English.

Blog

Notes from building with AI every day.

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Most useful to start with

How much does it cost to build a web app?

What drives the budget and how to keep it under control.

What can AI do for a small business?

Practical uses, costs and first steps.

What is MCP?

The standard that connects AI assistants to your tools.

Choose an AI model

Answer six questions and get a shortlist.

How to plan a SaaS MVP

What goes into a first version, and what waits.

RAG vs fine-tuning

Two ways to teach AI about your business, compared.

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