Field notes on operations.
Practical writing on fractional operations, AI automation, and how to scale a growing business without drowning in overhead.
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How I use Claude to run operations for a regulated health-tech company
Volumetryx.ai runs under FDA 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and GDPR. Here are the five Claude-powered workflows that make it possible to run ops with a lean team.
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Fractional COO vs full-time operations hire: when each makes sense
Full-time ops costs $250–400K all-in. Fractional costs 20–40% of that. Here's the decision framework — and the three scenarios where each is the right call.
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The real cost of manual client reporting in a 15-person agency
Agencies lose $30–60K/year to manual reporting. Here's the math — and the automation stack that cuts it to under two hours a week.
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Amazon's April 2026 fuel surcharge: how DTC brands can offset it
The 3.5% FBA surcharge adds $1,500–3,500/month to a 10K-unit DTC brand. Here are four automation plays that offset it in 2–4 weeks.
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When should a growing agency hire a fractional operations partner?
The 5-signal checklist for agency owners. When your team hits 10 people, reporting eats 20 hrs/week, and you're still the bottleneck — it's time.