Before adding another AI tool, small businesses should first define the problem, review the workflow, and see whether existing software can already solve it.

Moving Huntzberry Civil Construction to the cloud was never just about getting rid of servers. It involved business applications, internet connectivity, computers, files, permissions, security, employee workflows, backup and eventually AI. This is how I approached the project and what changed along the way.

Before another year of technology subscriptions, licenses, warranties and contracts rolls forward, take a closer look at what your small business actually owns and pays for. This Q4 technology review covers inventory, recurring expenses, Microsoft 365, software, cybersecurity, IT services and the planning that should go into your 2027 technology budget.