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Practical notes for founders: rescuing vibe-coded apps, automation that pays for itself, and Return on Tokens.

Bar chart of the monthly cost of one AI email automation: staff review $750, maintenance $300, error rework $225, n8n cloud $25, and model tokens $7, which is 0.5% of the total

September 29, 2026

How to Calculate the ROI of AI Automation: A Small Business Worksheet

Most small businesses measure AI automation by the model bill. That is the wrong line. A worked example with current pricing shows where the money actually goes and when to kill the project.

App window that looks polished from the front, with tangled unfinished wiring visible behind it

September 23, 2026

Your Lovable App Broke. A Founder's Guide to Getting It Fixed

You built an app with Lovable, Bolt, or Cursor. It worked, people used it, and now something is wrong and you are afraid to touch it. Here are your real options, what each costs, and what to do tonight.