TechHouse Blog
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If your current policy on AI is "don't use it," it's time for a rethink. Small businesses increasingly use tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, GPT-based services, and low-code platforms. However, without clear guidelines, teams may use these tools in ways that create risk or confusion. What to Update: Define which tools are approved for work...
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Intro: Most SMBs rely on IT partners to manage systems. But in the age of AI, those partners also play a key role in enabling your people. What It Means: From configuring Copilot access to running training sessions, your IT partner helps your team actually use the tools—not just install them. Why It Matters: If...
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Giving your team access to AI tools is only half the equation. The other half? Making sure they know how—and when—to trust them. What It Means: AI literacy goes beyond knowing which buttons to click. It’s about understanding how AI works, when to rely on it, and when to double-check. AI is probabilistic—it generates “probably...
2025 isn't just another year. It's a turning point for small business tech. With AI, low-code platforms, and enterprise-grade tools now accessible to SMBs, the playing field is shifting. But access alone isn't enough. Leaders must rethink how they evaluate, adopt, and integrate technology. Why It Matters Mid-year is the perfect time to pause and...
If you've ever gotten a weird or off-base response from Copilot, chances are the input wasn't clear enough. Here's how to fix that. Give It a Clear Brief Instead of saying “write a recruiting email,” try this: Role: VP of Sales Industry: B2B cybersecurity Goal: Outreach to passive candidates Audience: Enterprise sales leaders with 10+...
Tech is moving fast. This 3-part framework helps your business keep up and get ahead. It's easy to feel overwhelmed when small businesses face rapid tech evolution. TechHouse uses the Tools–Process–People framework to help leaders make sense of change. Tools are your platforms and apps, like Microsoft Copilot or Power Platform. Process is how work...
Imagine uploading your entire employee handbook and getting instant answers to policy questions. That's the power of GPT-5, now available to small businesses through Microsoft's Azure AI Foundry. What's New: GPT-5 can process massive documents (up to 200 pages) in one go, thanks to its 272,000-token capacity. It also uses an internal orchestrator to break...
Small businesses often face a frustrating gap: off-the-shelf software doesn't quite fit, and custom solutions feel out of reach. That's changing. What's New: Microsoft's Power Platform now includes Plan Designer, a tool for describing a business problem in plain language and generating a working prototype. You might say: "We need an app for field technicians...