Centri’s Kevin McLaughlin Featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Six Ways Small Businesses are using AI in Philly and Beyond

Centri’s Kevin McLaughlin, Partner & Artificial Intelligence Practice Leader, was recently featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer article, “Six ways small businesses are using AI in Philly and beyond.” The piece explores how AI tools like chatbots and email automation are reshaping small business operations, emphasizing the strategic importance of aligning technology with broader business goals.

Kevin shared insights on how AI can streamline communications, noting, “Writing emails is a lifeline but is often time-consuming when running and scaling a business.” He highlighted how tools like ChatGPT can drive efficiency and free up time for higher-value tasks.

The article underscores that while AI offers powerful capabilities, its true value lies in thoughtful implementation and governance.

Read the full article here to learn how small businesses are leveraging AI to grow smarter.

Kevin McLaughlin

Partner | Artificial Intelligence & Cannabis Practice Leader | CPA

Kevin is a Partner at Centri Business Consulting, where he leads the firm’s Artificial Intelligence and Cannabis practice groups. Since joining Centri in December 2014, Kevin has specialized in supporting high-growth companies, particularly those in the AI, technology and cannabis industries, through critical stages of their business lifecycle.. View Kevin McLaughlin's Full Bio

About Centri Business Consulting, LLC

Centri Business Consulting provides the highest quality advisory consulting services to its clients by being reliable and responsive to their needs. Centri provides companies with the expertise they need to meet their reporting demands. Centri specializes in financial reportinginternal controlstechnical accounting researchvaluationmergers & acquisitions, and tax, CFO and HR advisory services for companies of various sizes and industries. From complex technical accounting transactions to monthly financial reporting, our professionals can offer any organization the specialized expertise and multilayered skillsets to ensure the project is completed timely and accurately.

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