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Why We Built an Open-Source Alternative to HubSpot
Most businesses we work with reach the same fork in the road: they need a real CRM, HubSpot is the obvious answer, and then the bill arrives. Here's why we built an open-source alternative our clients actually own.
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The AI Explosion Is Here. Small Business Owners, This One's for You.
After 29 years in technology, I've never seen anything move this fast. AI has flattened the playing field between small businesses and big companies — but only for those who step onto it. Here's where to start, and how to do it without the overwhelm.
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