Sawyer Solutions

12/08/2025

Trying something new!
This Wednesday, Dec 10, we’re hosting an AI Open Lab / Co-Working Night — a casual drop-in space for anyone using (or curious about) AI.

Come by, bring your laptop, and work on whatever you want.
Ask questions, try out tools, share ideas… or just enjoy the energy of building and learning together.

🕔 5–8 PM | 📍 Sawyer Solutions Office | 🍕 Pizza included
Let us know if you’re planning to swing by!

11/20/2025

We’re hosting two small “AI Without the Hype” workshops in December — practical, hands-on sessions designed to help you untangle one real process in your business and improve it (with or without AI).

📅 December 10 or 11
🕐 1–4 PM
📍 Sawyer Solutions Office (Pelham)

We’re keeping these workshops intentionally small (6–8 people) so everyone gets hands-on support.

If you’d like to reserve a seat, send us a quick message and let us know which date works for you.

08/29/2025

Yesterday we hosted a small, hands-on group for our AI Without the Hype Workshop at TrimTab Brewing.

We keep these sessions intentionally small so every business leader gets real, practical help — not just theory. You can see from the pictures — people mapping processes, asking tough questions, and digging into where AI + automation can actually pay off.

The lightbulb moment?
AI isn’t magic. It’s like an intern — you’ve got to train it, guide it, and point it at the right problems.

Big thanks to the business owners who showed up ready to roll up their sleeves.

👉 Want in on the next one? Check the comments for the interest list.

08/18/2025

🚀 Seats are almost gone — only 6 left!

Join us on Thursday, August 28th, from 1–4 PM at Trim Tab Brewery in Birmingham for our next hands-on workshop:
Fix a Process That Pays Off: Practical Business Improvement (with AI as a tool, not the focus).

This interactive session will help you:
✅ Map how one of your business processes really works today
✅ Identify bottlenecks and friction slowing your team down
✅ Design a smarter, streamlined process for the future
✅ Explore where AI/automation can actually support — without the hype

📍 This isn’t a lecture. It’s a working session designed for business leaders who want clarity and real next steps.

👉 To grab one of the final seats: Email [email protected], DM us here, or comment below.

08/05/2025

Last Thursday, we hosted our second AI Without the Hype workshop—and once again, it was all about fixing broken business processes, not chasing shiny tools.

We walked SMB leaders through a proven, repeatable framework to:

✅ Uncover the real root causes of operational headaches
✅ Identify where automation or AI can actually help
✅ Make smarter tech decisions—without getting sold

No buzzwords. No fluff. Just real strategies that pay off.

If you missed this one and want to join us for the next, sign up here to get notified:
https://hubs.la/Q03BpMFQ0

07/16/2025

Last Thursday, a group of business owners and leadership teams came together to fix something real: a broken or messy business process.

No fluff. No hype. Just a step-by-step method to map out what’s not working — and explore how to make it better.

✅ 70% process clarity, 30% learning where AI or automation actually fits.
🧠 AI won’t fix a broken workflow — but it can accelerate a smart one.

This wasn’t about becoming an AI expert.

It was about thinking sharper, solving smarter, and leaving with a framework you can use again and again.

Want to be part of the next one?
👉 https://hubs.la/Q03xyGKz0

We keep the group small so teams can actually get hands-on — let us know if you’re interested, and we’ll send the next date.

05/22/2025

Big news: We just won Small Business of the Year (for our size category) from the Shelby County Chamber!

This one’s for our awesome team, our loyal clients, and everyone who’s believed in us along the way. We’re so grateful — and pretty dang proud.

Thanks to the Chamber and to this community for cheering us on. We’re just getting started!

03/20/2025

What’s Really Included in Your IT Contract?

If your IT provider isn’t clear and upfront about pricing, that’s a problem.

Too many contracts are vague on what’s actually included, leading to unexpected charges and frustration.

Before signing any IT contract, ask:

• What’s not included in this price?
• What’s your process for adding or removing users?
• How much do clients typically spend beyond the base price?
• Can I leave if I’m unhappy with the service?

If your provider hesitates to answer, that’s a red flag.

We believe in clear, predictable pricing. If you want a second opinion on your IT contract, we’ll review it for free.

Call 844-448-7767 or visit https://hubs.la/Q037NrVt0.

A cyberthreat has impacted over 60% of businesses. Visit our website to learn how to defend your business.

03/12/2025

The Fine Print That’s Costing You Thousands

When was the last time you actually read your IT contract?

Many businesses think they’re getting a great deal on IT services—until they realize what’s buried in the fine print:

• Hidden fees for standard support tasks
• Price increases mid-contract, with no way to leave
• Extra charges for adding or removing users
• Slow response times with no real guarantees

Before you sign another IT contract, ask the hard questions.

If you want to know what’s really in your contract, we’ll break it down for you—no strings attached.

Call 844-448-7767 or visit https://hubs.la/Q037NpgS0.

A cyberthreat has impacted over 60% of businesses. Visit our website to learn how to defend your business.

03/04/2025

Are You Stuck in a Bad IT Contract?

A three-year IT contract might seem like a smart move—until you realize it’s designed to benefit the provider, not you.

What happens when the service declines?
What if the price goes up, but you can’t leave?
What if your IT needs change, but your contract doesn’t?

Too many businesses sign restrictive, one-sided agreements without realizing how hard they are to escape.

We believe an IT provider should earn your business every month—not force you to stay through legal fine print.

If you’re not sure whether your IT contract is helping or hurting your business, let’s review it together.

Call us at 844-448-7767 or visit https://hubs.la/Q037NpgR0 for a no-obligation contract review.

A cyberthreat has impacted over 60% of businesses. Visit our website to learn how to defend your business.