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Picking an AI for Your Small Business: Copilot vs Claude vs Gemini

By Amanda Herstek April 15, 2026Articles, Copilot, Guides, Top Picks

(Or: Why “Which AI Is Better?” Is Still the Wrong First Question) Lately, I’ve been hearing through the grapevine: “Claude is just better.”“Gemini wins because it’s Google.”“Isn’t Copilot just ChatGPT…

Copilot Tasks: Microsoft Finally Gave AI a To‑Do List

By Amanda Herstek March 2, 2026Copilot, Microsoft365

And for once… it’s actually getting it done. (Think: Data from Star Trek, But for Your Business) For years, AI has been great at telling us what we should do.…

The Copilot Couch: When Your Business Apps Need Therapy

By Amanda Herstek February 20, 2026Copilot, Guides, Microsoft365

The Copilot Couch: When Your Business Apps Need Therapy Let’s be honest: most organizations don’t have a technology problem. They have a behavior problem—and their apps are burned out. If…

Is AI Making Us Dumber? Or Are We Just Using It Wrong?

By Amanda Herstek January 27, 2026Articles, Copilot, Guides, Microsoft365

Artificial intelligence is becoming the go‑to assistant in modern workplaces. Tools draft emails, summarize meetings, brainstorm content, troubleshoot problems, and even help us write policies. And while AI can absolutely…

The Ultimate Copilot Guide for SMB & Nonprofit Leaders

By Amanda Herstek January 19, 2026Copilot, Guides, Microsoft365

Daily, Weekly & Monthly Prompts to Maximize Time, Clarity & Impact Senior leaders in small organizations often juggle what feels like three full‑time jobs: strategic planning, daily operations, and constant…

Work Mode vs. Web Mode: How Microsoft Copilot Handles Data and Why It Matters for SMBs

By Amanda Herstek September 11, 2025Articles, Copilot, Microsoft365

Knowing the Difference As AI tools like Microsoft Copilot become more integrated into business workflows, understanding how they operate in different environments is key to maximizing their potential. One common…