Why Five Foot Rope Exists

We’re kicking off this brand-new Five Foot Rope blog, and I couldn’t be more excited. This is the start of a fresh chapter where we’ll explore how AI can make small business life simpler, lighter, and a lot more fun. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already experimenting, this space is all about learning together - no tech overwhelm, just real conversations and practical help.

I started Five Foot Rope because I wanted a space where small business owners could connect in a way that felt real. Not big corporate vibes. Just people helping each other grow, sharing ideas, and keeping business simple, human, and doable.

I’ve been self-employed for most of my adult life. I know that feeling of wearing every hat - marketing manager one minute, admin assistant the next, accountant by night. You pour your heart into your business, but sometimes it feels like you’re juggling ten things and dropping twelve.

That’s where Five Foot Rope began - from a place of wanting to help business owners feel less isolated and more supported. It’s about learning, connecting, and growing together, without the overwhelm or comparison that can sneak in when you’re doing it all alone.

When AI started popping up everywhere, I saw a clear gap.
Most small business owners I spoke to - especially Gen X and Boomers - either thought AI was “too techie” or weren’t sure where to start. And honestly, I get it. It can feel like a whole new language.

But here’s what I discovered...
AI doesn’t replace the human side of business. It supports it. It gives back time, makes work lighter, and helps you focus on what actually matters - your customers, your creativity, and your impact.

Once that clicked, I became passionate about showing others how to use AI tools for small business in simple, practical ways. No jargon. No complicated systems. Just tools that make running your business easier.

This blog is your go-to space for real, useful AI ideas.
I’ll share tips, stories, and step-by-step guides on how to:

👉write content and emails using ChatGPT

👉plan your week or month more efficiently

👉automate simple tasks to save hours

👉engage customers with authentic communication

Every post is designed to help you take action, not just read and nod. I want you to walk away with something you can try straight away - no stress, no tech overwhelm.

You’ll also see updates from our Five Foot Rope community, where small business owners come together to learn, test, and cheer each other on.

If you’re not already part of our free Facebook group, come join us in the Five Foot Rope AI Connective. It’s a friendly space to ask questions, share wins, and see how others are using AI in their business.

If I could sum up Five Foot Rope in one sentence, it would be this:

I built Five Foot Rope so business owners could feel supported, confident, and seen.

The AI side is simply the next evolution of that mission. It’s another way to help you feel in control again - to work smarter, not harder, and to have more time for the parts of business (and life) that light you up.

I’m not here to talk at you like a tech expert. I’m here to walk with you as a fellow small business owner who’s figuring it out too. We’ll explore AI together, one step at a time, with a good dose of humour and plenty of practical wins along the way.