The Field Manual
Long, honest guides to AI agents. No hype, real sources, and the stuff you need to decide well.
What Is an AI Agent Army? Multi Agent AI, Explained for Busy Owners
What an AI agent army is, how an AI agent team works, why narrow agents beat one giant bot, and how to start with one or two agents and grow.
Read the guideHow Many AI Agents Does My Business Need?
How many AI agents does your business need? Use a time audit, a simple scoring formula and wave-by-wave rollout to size your squad. Most start with 1 to 3.
Read the guideAI Agents vs Chatbots vs Automation: Clearing Up the Confusion
AI agent vs chatbot vs automation, explained: a comparison table, one task done four ways, agent washing, a buyer checklist, and when to skip agents.
Read the guideThe First 5 AI Agents Every Small Business Should Hire
The five AI agents for small business that give the fastest time back: AI receptionist, speed-to-lead, reviews, inbox and daily briefing, with costs.
Read the guideA Day With an AI Agent Team: The Same Tuesday, Lived Twice
One small business workday lived twice, with and without an AI agent team. See what each agent does, where the owner approves, and how to save time with AI.
Read the guideHow Much Does an AI Agent Cost? The Honest 2026 Breakdown
How much does an AI agent cost? See 2026 market pricing, the six cost components, our Build & Own and Subscribe-to-Own prices, and a simple ROI method.
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