Anura Tennekoon Published by Digital Ascendancy · 30 March 2026 · 4 min read · Tags: Cybersecurity · CPD · Small Business · NCSC · Online Learning When we launched our Digital Marketing & AI for Business course, we expected a positive response. What we didn’t expect was the question that came up again and again from … Read more
Digital Ascendancy — digital-ascendancy.co.uk Start the course free → 📊 AI & Digital Marketing More Than Half of UK Small Businesses Now Use AI. Are You One of Them? New research published this week shows a seismic shift in how UK SMEs are using technology and what the other half is missing out on. Anura … Read more
AI FOR SMALL BUSINESS 5 Myths About AI Chatbots That Are Costing UK Small Businesses Money Stop wasting budget on tools that don’t work — here’s what actually does Every week, small business owners across the UK sign up for AI chatbot tools after seeing a flashy advert or a competitor rave about them online. … Read more
After a digital marketing workshop, a business owner pulled me aside. “That was brilliant,” she said. “But I wish it was eight weeks, not six hours. I need time to actually do this stuff.” She wasn’t alone. Over the past year, I’ve delivered courses to small business owners across London. The feedback is consistent: … Read more
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
