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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...
Imagine having a research department and a data scientist on your team—without hiring anyone. That's the promise of Microsoft 365 Copilot's new AI agents: Researcher and Analyst. What's New: These agents, launched in summer 2025, are specialized modes within Copilot. They're designed to help small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) tackle tasks that used to require...
Why Staffing Still Needs a Human-in-the-Loop Technology can help you move faster, but speed without judgment can lead to mistakes in staffing. AI as Thought Partner, Not Decision-Maker Copilot can help you move faster by sorting resumes, drafting outreach, and analyzing trends. But it doesn't know your client. It doesn't understand culture fit or what...
Before your team jumps into using Copilot, take a moment to set the stage. These three points will save you time, protect your data, and help your team get better results. Know What You're Using There's more than one version of Copilot. The one built into Microsoft 365 apps like Word and Outlook can pull...
AI doesn't “know” things; it makes educated guesses based on patterns. That's why the way you ask questions matters. Think of AI like a bright intern—capable, but needing direction. A prompt structure we recommend: Role & Level: Recruiting for VP of Sales Industry: Mid-stage B2B cybersecurity startup Goal: Draft outreach email for passive candidates Audience:...
AI can be fast—but is it secure? Microsoft and other providers follow a shared responsibility model: They secure the infrastructure. You secure your data, access, and usage. Here's what to focus on: Identity & Access Management: Who can use Copilot, and what can they see? Prompt Hygiene: What are you typing into Copilot? Avoid sensitive...