Exploring AI for Small-Medium Businesses: From How? to Wow!
By Ilya Ilienko, MBA, CMA, CPA, CFO
You don’t have to visit your nearest Blockbuster to rent a movie anymore – or even wait for a DVD to arrive in the mail. Redbox kiosks? Practically obsolete. We’ve come a long way, with on-demand streaming from Netflix, Hulu, and countless other platforms. But mainstream adoption of new technology always takes time. People resist change, sticking with what’s familiar and comfortable. Yet familiar doesn’t always mean better.
The same reluctance applies to AI. A U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2024 study found that 98% of small businesses . . .
Our IMA Global Small Business Community is starting to run some blogs. Here is the 1st one from me:🚀̲𝐄̲𝐱̲𝐩̲𝐥̲𝐨̲𝐫̲𝐢̲𝐧̲𝐠̲ ̲𝐀̲𝐈̲ ̲𝐟̲𝐨̲𝐫̲ ̲𝐒̲𝐦̲𝐚̲𝐥̲𝐥̲-̲𝐌̲𝐞̲𝐝̲𝐢̲𝐮̲𝐦̲ ̲𝐁̲𝐮̲𝐬̲𝐢̲𝐧̲𝐞̲𝐬̲𝐬̲𝐞̲𝐬̲:̲ ̲𝐅̲𝐫̲𝐨̲𝐦̲ ̲𝐇̲𝐨̲𝐰̲?̲ ̲𝐭̲𝐨̲ ̲𝐖̲𝐨̲𝐰̲!̲🤖̲ And no, you don’t need to be a tech wizard (or a Netflix engineer) to use it.📉 Small businesses are facing labor shortages and rising costs. 💡 In my latest blog, I break down exactly how small biz owners can dip a toe into AI without drowning in jargon.👉 Think of it like hiring a genius intern who works 24/7, never complains, and loves spreadsheets. 🔥 Tools, tips, real-world examples--all there. 📲 Dive in. Skim it. Share your take. Special thanks to Margaret Michaels, Lori Colaccio Parks, and their incredible team🥇Woo-Hoo🎇!#AIforBusiness #SmallBusiness #AIFuture #DigitalTransformation #SMB #Leadership #IMA #AICenter #BusinessGrowth #FromHowToWow