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Welcome to NextGen Business Insights: Smart Strategies for a Smarter Workplace

  Want to take advantage of our special tools for AI in business and increasing productivity? Love our content and want to buy me a coffee? Visit our new Ko-Fi storefront at ko-fi.com/nextgenbusinessinsights Who I Am Welcome to NextGen Business Insights, your go-to resource for productivity, AI in the workplace, and real-world business wisdom. I’m Joanna, and after more than 20 years in marketing, business development, and digital strategy, I’ve seen firsthand how rapidly the business landscape evolves—and how easy it is for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs to get left behind. For over a decade, I ran my own marketing consultancy, helping small businesses not just survive but thrive in the fast-paced digital world. From building strong online presences to creating workflows that actually work, I’ve spent years translating big-business strategies into small-business action plans. Now, I’m stepping back from direct client work to share those hard-won lessons with you—so you ca...

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Welcome to NextGen Business Insights: Smart Strategies for a Smarter Workplace

  Want to take advantage of our special tools for AI in business and increasing productivity? Love our content and want to buy me a coffee? Visit our new Ko-Fi storefront at ko-fi.com/nextgenbusinessinsights Who I Am Welcome to NextGen Business Insights, your go-to resource for productivity, AI in the workplace, and real-world business wisdom. I’m Joanna, and after more than 20 years in marketing, business development, and digital strategy, I’ve seen firsthand how rapidly the business landscape evolves—and how easy it is for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs to get left behind. For over a decade, I ran my own marketing consultancy, helping small businesses not just survive but thrive in the fast-paced digital world. From building strong online presences to creating workflows that actually work, I’ve spent years translating big-business strategies into small-business action plans. Now, I’m stepping back from direct client work to share those hard-won lessons with you—so you ca...