What Is MCP? Model Context Protocol Explained for Business Leaders
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A plain-English guide for UK businesses on the open standard that connects Claude to your systems and cuts ...
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What Is MCP? Model Context Protocol Explained for Business Leaders
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A plain-English guide for UK businesses on the open standard that connects Claude to your systems and cuts ...
Serverless Functions vs Custom-Coded Actions vs a Full Integration: Which to Use on HubSpot, and When
A clear decision matrix for HubSpot serverless vs custom code vs integration: compare triggers, time limits, tiers, reliability and cost before you ...
AI Literacy: Getting Your Team Genuinely Competent with AI
AI literacy training for UK teams: close the gap between buying AI seats and people using them well, with the conscious competence ladder and spaced ...
MCP Servers: A Plain-English Guide for Non-Developers
A plain-English guide to MCP servers for UK businesses: what they are, off-the-shelf versus custom connectors, and the governance decisions leaders ...
Build a HubSpot UI Extension or Buy a Marketplace App? How to Decide
Build a HubSpot UI extension vs buy a Marketplace app? A decision-stage guide to when bespoke wins on custom data, workflow and ownership, and when ...
Claude Integrations: Connecting Claude to Your CRM and Business Systems
The business systems you can connect Claude to (CRM, finance, support and more), the access each connection needs, and when a custom integration is ...
The Real Cost of a HubSpot Membership Portal: Tiers, Build and Ongoing
What does a HubSpot membership portal cost? We break down the Content Hub and Service Hub licence tiers, indicative build prices from £15,000 and ...
How to Train Your Team on HubSpot: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to HubSpot training for UK teams: drive adoption, not just seats, with spaced learning, role-specific sessions and a ...
Claude Connectors: What Data They Access and How to Use Them Safely
Exactly what data Claude can reach through each connector, what it cannot, and the access controls to set before you switch them on.
HubSpot UI Extensions: What They Cost and What Affects the Price (UK, 2026)
What do HubSpot UI extensions cost in the UK? A 2026 decision-stage guide to indicative pricing, what drives the price and how to scope your build.