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The Graphite Lab Blog
Actionable insights on automation, AI, and smart workflows for the trades
From Going by Your Gut to Data-Driven Decision-Making (Even for a Small Shop)
Anyone who told you that “you need data-driven decisions” has probably never tried to run dispatch while answering the phone at the same time.
Feb 184 min read
The $10,000 Question: What’s Wasting the Most Time in Your Skilled Trades Business?
Most trades businesses know where they’re losing money—parts, callbacks, slow payments, long jobs. But the bigger leak is time.
Feb 184 min read
Trades 2030: What Does the Future Look Like?
Gaze into our crystal ball as we learn what the future holds for the skilled trades with regard to AI and automation.
Feb 165 min read
From TikTok to Tool Belts
The skilled trades are getting a Gen Z boost with help from some rather unexpected allies— social media influencers.
Feb 162 min read
How to Compete with PE-Backed Aggregators as an Independent
Independence is an unfair advantage. AI and automation can give you speed, trust, and execution without burning out your team.
Jan 224 min read
The Future of Trades Tech: AI as the New Crew Member
AI is not a replacement for your people, but an invisible assistant that works across your entire organization and quietly handles the tasks that steal time.
Jan 224 min read
The Horseless Carriage Problem: Why Most Trades Software Feels Outdated
Off-the-shelf software often fails skilled trades businesses. That's because they're building horseless carriages in the age of cars.
Jan 136 min read
What AI Actually Means for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Businesses
It's a practical helper for your business that increases productivity. AI made for the skilled trades should be an enabler, not a disruptor.
Jan 134 min read
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