Publisher file rescue service
Microsoft kills Publisher support on Oct 1, 2026 — every business with old .pub invoices, brochures, or newsletters needs them converted before then, or loses the ability to open them.
A hard vendor deadline creates a real, time-boxed search wave: people who still have Microsoft Publisher files will start searching for a fix as the date approaches. A computer-operating AI agent (Claude Cowork or Claude Code) can run Microsoft's own official bulk-conversion script for them in minutes — you can do this for your own files for free, or package it as a paid service for small businesses that would rather pay than deal with PowerShell.
How to run it
- Convert your own .pub files first using the official Microsoft script + an AI agent — confirm the workflow actually works end to end.
- Offer local small businesses (real estate, restaurants, nonprofits — classic Publisher users) a flat-fee "we'll convert your whole archive" service.
- Price per batch, not per file — most small businesses have a folder of old newsletters/flyers, not just one.
7-day validation checklist
- Day 1–2: run the conversion on your own or a friend's .pub files; time how long it actually takes.
- Day 3–5: post in 2–3 local business Facebook groups or Nextdoor offering the service; gauge interest before building anything more.
- Day 6–7: convert one real paid batch and ask for a testimonial.
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