field notes
notes from setting up claude in real businesses.
everything here is grounded in research, market prices read off live pages, and the work itself. published june 11, 2026.
how to set up claude for a small business
what to automate first, why most AI projects miss, and the approval model that makes owners actually trust it.
why your ai is not working
you bought a tool and skipped the system. the research on what actually decides whether AI pays you back.
claude skills, explained in plain english
what a skill file actually is, why owned files beat another subscription, and which side of claude stays flat rate.
what the june 15 claude metering change means for you
the new credit system, who gets a bill, who stays on their subscription, and how to build on the unmetered side.
how to hire someone to set up claude
the buyer's guide: what setups cost in the real market, the patterns that should make you walk, and the questions to ask first.