AI can reduce the cost of starting small digital businesses, but success still depends on solving a real customer problem.
Choose a Valuable Problem
Start with a service or workflow people are already willing to pay to improve.
Use AI to Increase Output
AI can accelerate research, writing, design and repetitive production tasks.
Build a Repeatable Process
Document successful workflows so delivery becomes faster and more consistent.
Find Customers
Focus on a specific audience and communicate a clear business outcome.
Improve Over Time
Customer feedback should determine which services and workflows you continue developing.
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