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ChatGPT Now Has Ads — What This Means for AI Tool Pricing in Australia

OpenAI is rolling out ads in ChatGPT's free and cheaper tiers. Here's what Australian businesses need to know about shifting AI pricing models, alternatives to consider, and how to future-proof your AI strategy.

11 February 202616 min read
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Does Your Small Business Need an AI Policy? (Australian Edition)
AI Strategy

Does Your Small Business Need an AI Policy? (Australian Edition)

A practical guide for Australian SMBs on creating an AI policy. Covers Fair Work Act, Privacy Act 1988, data handling, and includes a ready-to-use checklist for trades, construction, allied health, and professional services businesses with 11-200 employees.

10 February 202621 min read
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AI Automation ROI: What $500/Month Gets an Australian SMB
AI Automation

AI Automation ROI: What $500/Month Gets an Australian SMB

Discover exactly what $500 AUD per month in AI automation gets an Australian small business. Includes real tool pricing, ROI calculations, and industry-specific examples for trades, construction, allied health, dental, childcare, and professional services.

10 February 202616 min read
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Make.com vs Zapier vs N8N vs AI Coding Agents: Best Automation for Australian Businesses (2026)

Comprehensive comparison of Make.com, Zapier, N8N, Claude Code, and GPT Codex for Australian SMBs. Pricing, features, and which to choose for your business.

9 February 202617 min read
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AI Coding Agents Compared: Codex vs Claude Code vs Gemini (2026)

Head-to-head comparison of GPT-5.3 Codex, Claude Code, and Gemini Code Assist for Australian businesses. Benchmarks, pricing, and practical recommendations.

9 February 202614 min read
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How We Built an AI Growth Engine in a Weekend with OpenClaw

How We Built an AI Growth Engine in a Weekend with OpenClaw

A genuine case study of how Flowtivity built 12+ automated marketing and sales systems in one weekend using OpenClaw, Claude Opus, and Python automation. Covers 11 blog posts, automated social media, a 24-company lead pipeline, voice agent, satellite domains, and daily analytics, all for under $100 in API costs.

8 February 202615 min read
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AI Agents Explained for Aussie Business Owners (No Tech Background Needed)

AI Agents Explained for Aussie Business Owners (No Tech Background Needed)

A plain-language guide to AI agents for Australian small business owners, covering what they are, what they cost, how to set them up, and Australian privacy considerations.

8 February 202615 min read
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Will AI Take Aussie Jobs? Here's What's Actually Happening in 2026

Will AI Take Aussie Jobs? Here's What's Actually Happening in 2026

A balanced look at how AI is affecting Australian employment in 2026, covering trades, healthcare, construction, and emerging opportunities.

8 February 202614 min read
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AI for Trades: How Aussie Tradies Are Using AI to Win More Jobs

AI for Trades: How Aussie Tradies Are Using AI to Win More Jobs

Discover how Australian tradies are using AI tools for quoting, scheduling, invoice chasing, and Google review management to win more work and save time.

8 February 202614 min read
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Why AI Benchmarks Don't Matter (And What to Look at Instead)

Why AI Benchmarks Don't Matter (And What to Look at Instead)

AI benchmark leaderboards are shakier than you think. Here's what Australian SMBs should actually look at when choosing AI tools — and a practical checklist that beats any scorecard.

8 February 202615 min read
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AI Consulting Byron Bay: Smart Automation for Local Businesses
AI Consulting

AI Consulting Byron Bay: Smart Automation for Local Businesses

AI consulting for Byron Bay businesses. Automate bookings, scheduling, and admin so you can get back in the water. Local expertise from the Tweed/Gold Coast region.

8 February 202612 min read
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What GPT-5.3 Codex Means for Australian Small Business Owners (and Why You Still Need Humans)
AI Fundamentals

What GPT-5.3 Codex Means for Australian Small Business Owners (and Why You Still Need Humans)

GPT-5.3 Codex just dropped and Sam Altman says you can just build things. Here is what it actually means for Australian SMBs and why the human layer matters more than ever.

8 February 202616 min read
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DeepSeek AI: What Australian Businesses Need to Know in 2026
AI Fundamentals

DeepSeek AI: What Australian Businesses Need to Know in 2026

Is DeepSeek safe for Australian businesses? Compare DeepSeek to ChatGPT and Claude, understand the data privacy risks, and learn when it makes sense to use.

8 February 202616 min read
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AI for Trades Businesses: How Australian Tradies Are Automating the Boring Stuff
Industry Guides

AI for Trades Businesses: How Australian Tradies Are Automating the Boring Stuff

Discover how Australian tradies are using AI to automate quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and customer follow-ups. Save 10-15 hours a week on admin.

8 February 202617 min read
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AI Consulting Gold Coast: Complete 2026 Guide for Local Businesses
AI Consulting

AI Consulting Gold Coast: Complete 2026 Guide for Local Businesses

Find the right AI consultant on the Gold Coast. Compare costs, services, and what to look for when hiring AI expertise locally.

7 February 202611 min read
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AI Consulting Brisbane: The Complete 2026 Guide for Local Businesses
AI Consulting

AI Consulting Brisbane: The Complete 2026 Guide for Local Businesses

Find the right AI consultant in Brisbane for your business. Compare costs, services, and what to look for when hiring AI expertise in Queensland.

7 February 202611 min read
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Resources

AI Resources for Australian Businesses: Industry-Specific Guides & Tools

Curated AI resources and guides for Australian SMBs. Industry-specific sites for trades, healthcare, construction, and more — all free, practical, and Australian-focused.

6 February 20265 min read
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What is an AI Agent? A Plain English Guide for Australian Business Owners
AI Fundamentals

What is an AI Agent? A Plain English Guide for Australian Business Owners

An AI agent is software that can take actions on your behalf, make decisions, and work towards goals autonomously. Learn what makes agents different from chatbots and what infrastructure you need to make them work.

6 February 202616 min read
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AI for Childcare Centres: Automating Enrolments, Compliance & Parent Communication in Australia
Industry Guides

AI for Childcare Centres: Automating Enrolments, Compliance & Parent Communication in Australia

AI can automate 40-60% of administrative tasks in Australian childcare centres, freeing up 15-25 hours per week for educators. Learn how to implement AI for enrolments, observations, compliance, and parent communication.

6 February 202615 min read
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What If You Could Hire an AI Employee? The ROI of an AI Growth Agent for Australian SMBs

What If You Could Hire an AI Employee? The ROI of an AI Growth Agent for Australian SMBs

Discover how Australian businesses are replacing $139K/year SDRs with AI Growth Agents that work 24/7, build custom prototypes, and deliver qualified leads at a fraction of the cost. Full ROI breakdown inside.

6 February 202614 min read
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