Dan Norris shares his journey of replacing traditional bookkeeping with AI, detailing the setup, capabilities, and challenges of using Claude Cowork in his coffee business.
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Dan Norris is a serial entrepreneur, author, and craft beer enthusiast, known for founding WP Curve and Black Hops Brewing.
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The post discusses the collapse of Black Hops Brewing, detailing the financial mismanagement and insolvency issues faced by the company. The author, Dan Norris, reflects on his experiences as a co-founder and director, highlightin...
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0RIP Kerwin "Fucking" Rae - Dan Norris
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The author is selling a small hosting and WordPress business that he bought a while ago but hasn't been able to give it the attention it deserves due to focusing on his coffee business. The business generates around $40,000 AUD re...
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