Anura Tennekoon 
Key Takeaway Small Language Models (SLMs) are delivering 3-5x better ROI than large models like ChatGPT for specific business tasks, with 60-80% cost savings and up to 10x faster performance. For most SMB applications, you’re paying for capability you’ll never use. The “Bigger Is Better” Myth in Business AI Every week, I speak with small … Read more
The Christmas break isn’t just about mince pies and catching up on telly—it’s a golden opportunity to tackle those digital tasks you’ve been putting off all year. While your inbox falls quiet and the phone stops ringing, you’ve got the perfect window to set your business up for a flying start in January. Here are … Read more
Powerful Platforms for Every Business Need: Beyond Basic Websites Your business needs more than a simple website. Discover how the right platform can transform operations, engage customers, and drive growth. The Reality: Most small businesses start with a basic website, but as you grow, you’ll need specialised platforms for training staff, selling products online, managing … Read more
Welcome to your comprehensive guide for navigating the modern job search! Whether you attended our recent workshop or you’re discovering these strategies for the first time, this guide will help you leverage digital platforms and AI tools to find your next opportunity. The job market has moved online, and with the right approach, you can … Read more
Selecting the wrong platform for your website or digital system can cost your business thousands in redevelopment costs, lost productivity, and missed opportunities. Yet many small business owners make this critical decision based on what’s popular or what a mate recommended, rather than what actually fits their specific needs. The truth is, there’s no “best” … Read more
As a small business owner, you’re constantly juggling multiple roles—marketer, accountant, customer service representative, and strategist. What if you could reclaim 20+ hours per week whilst improving your business operations? That’s not a pipe dream; it’s the reality AI tools are delivering to savvy SMB owners in 2025. The AI revolution isn’t just for enterprise … Read more
Canonical URLs: The Hidden SEO Problem Costing Your Business Rankings Your website might be fighting against itself in Google’s search results—and you wouldn’t even know it. This silent SEO killer is called a canonical URL issue, and it’s more common than you think. Imagine spending months creating brilliant content, optimising your website, and building backlinks—only … Read more
5 AI Techniques Every Small Business Should Use for SEO (Save 10+ Hours Per Week) Stop wasting time on repetitive SEO tasks. If you’re still manually researching keywords for hours or writing meta descriptions one by one, you’re burning valuable time that could be spent growing your business. Here’s the reality, Enterprise companies have entire … Read more
AI-Powered Website Optimisation: The Future of Digital Performance is Here The digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and artificial intelligence is the tectonic force driving this transformation. For small business owners and entrepreneurs, this isn’t just another tech trend to watch from the sidelines—it’s a competitive advantage waiting to be seized. At Digital Ascendancy, … Read more
Why Your Small Business Needs AI Automation Now (Before Your Competitors Do) The window of competitive advantage is closing rapidly. Here’s what you need to know about AI automation in 2025. If you’ve been “meaning to look into” AI automation for your small business, your time is up. Whilst you’ve been waiting for the “right … Read more
