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 Hiring an OBM? Start With the Problem, Not the Job Description.

Hiring an OBM? Start With the Problem, Not the Job Description.

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Published on: 15/09/2026

A business owner rarely wakes up one morning with a perfectly formed OBM job description in their head.

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Who Is Accountable When AI Gets It Wrong?

Who Is Accountable When AI Gets It Wrong?

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Published on: 08/09/2026

AI can produce an answer that looks convincing long before anyone has checked whether it is true.

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Who Actually Sets the Standard for Online Business Managers?

Who Actually Sets the Standard for Online Business Managers?

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Published on: 28/08/2026

Roles that once sat loosely under the heading of virtual support now carry far greater responsibility. Business owners are handing over project delivery, team coordination, operational planning and day-to-day decision support to people working remote

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