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AI Tools1 page (A3)

The Claude Power User Cheatsheet

Every Model, Shortcut, MCP Setup & API Tip — One Print-Ready Page

A free A3 reference sheet for builders using Claude daily. Covers all three Claude 4.x models with API IDs and capabilities, every Claude Code CLI shortcut and slash command, Figma MCP setup, extended thinking, prompt caching, and a minimal API boilerplate — all on one page you can print and pin above your desk.

Includes

  • Claude Model Lineup (Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5)
  • Key Numbers: Context Windows & Output Limits
  • Core Capabilities: Vision, Tool Use, Extended Thinking
  • + 6 more sections
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Cross-Industry24 pages

The SMB AI Adoption Playbook

From Pilot Design to Production Activation

A step-by-step guide for small and mid-size businesses navigating AI adoption. Covers tool evaluation frameworks, pilot design templates, change management checklists, and ROI measurement models.

Includes

  • The AI Adoption Curve: Where SMBs Are in 2026
  • Framework: Defining Success Before Selecting Tools
  • Pilot Design Template (8-Week Program)
  • + 4 more sections
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Food & Agriculture18 pages

FSMA 204 Compliance Guide

What Food Businesses Need to Know and Do

A practical compliance guide covering the FDA's FSMA 204 traceability rule. Includes a full KDE requirements summary, CTE mapping template, supplier data request letter, and a 90-day compliance roadmap.

Includes

  • FSMA 204 Overview: What Changed and When
  • Foods on the FDA Traceability List
  • Critical Tracking Events (CTEs): Full Reference
  • + 6 more sections
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Cross-Industry20 pages

OKR Implementation Guide for SMB Teams

Build the Measurement Infrastructure That Makes OKRs Work

A practical guide to implementing OKRs in small and mid-size teams. Includes quarterly planning templates, weekly check-in agendas, KR audit worksheets, and a 30-day reset playbook.

Includes

  • Why OKRs Fail: The Three Most Common Mistakes
  • The Measurement Infrastructure Audit
  • OKR Hierarchy: Company, Team, and Individual
  • + 6 more sections
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Supply Chain & Agriculture28 pages

Supply Chain Traceability 2026

Technologies, Standards & Implementation Roadmap

An industry report covering the supply chain traceability technology landscape, GS1 standards adoption, FSMA 204 compliance strategies, and a vendor comparison matrix for SMB food operators.

Includes

  • The Regulatory Landscape: FSMA, EU DPP, and State Requirements
  • GS1 Standards: The Foundation of Modern Traceability
  • Technology Landscape Overview
  • + 5 more sections
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Restaurant & Foodservice22 pages

Restaurant & Cafe Tech Modernization Guide

Build a Stack That Works Without the Overwhelm

A vendor-neutral guide to technology modernization for independent and multi-location restaurant and cafe operators. Includes a POS comparison matrix, integration checklist, and technology audit worksheet.

Includes

  • The Core Restaurant Tech Stack
  • POS System Comparison Matrix
  • Online Ordering: Direct vs. Third-Party Strategy
  • + 6 more sections
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Healthcare26 pages

AI Tools for Healthcare Operations

A Decision-Maker's Practical Guide

A practical guide for healthcare operators evaluating AI tools. Covers the highest-value use cases, HIPAA due diligence framework, vendor evaluation checklist, and a 90-day pilot design template.

Includes

  • The Healthcare AI Landscape in 2026
  • High-Value Use Cases for SMB Healthcare Operators
  • Ambient AI Documentation: Evaluation Guide
  • + 6 more sections
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