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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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AI's cutting costs, but some clients aren't thrilled. Find out why it matters. Suncoast small businesses just got a tech boost from AI. See the change. AI's taking over tasks, but your job's still safe. For now. Wondering how long that lasts?

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I stopped listening to voicemails. Best decision I ever made.

I stopped listening to voicemails. Best decision I ever made.

47 voicemails last Tuesday. Rambling messages.

"Hey, it's me, call me back." No context. No callback number half the time. Just guilt piling up while I tried to do actual work.


That's not a system. That's a hostage situation.


So I stopped. Now Sona answers my calls. It's Quo's AI agent.

Sona picks up. Asks the right questions.

Sends me a summary: who called, what they need, how urgent. I read it in 10 seconds.


Follow up when I'm ready. No more decoding garbled messages at 9pm.


Try Quo. Kill the voicemail.

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AI's Got Small Biz Backs on the Suncoast!

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Updates in AI

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Google's Gemini Gets Live Thinking Mode—It's About to Get Wild!

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Gemini Feels Like a Friend Now, Not Just a Tool

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Google's AI Is Taking Over Siri—Alphabet Might Rule AI Soon

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Prompt of the Day

Draft FAQ Sheets for Client Onboarding
**Role:** You are a professional in an accounting firm creating resources, checklists, or scripts to streamline internal operations or client communication. **Action:** Write or generate a resource related to **Draft FAQ Sheets for Client Onboarding** using clear, professional, and concise formatting. **Context:** - Audience: small accounting firm teams or clients - Goal: improve consistency, clarity, and professionalism - Tone: confident, professional, and approachable - Style: markdown format with bullet points, numbered lists, and headings - Output Length: 200–400 words