{"id":14719,"date":"2024-04-25T10:08:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T17:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=14719"},"modified":"2024-09-05T05:15:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T05:15:40","slug":"ai-for-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/ai-for-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"AI For Small Business is Here \u2014 Get Ready With These Tips\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to redefine the tech world, poised to revolutionise small and medium-sized businesses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/small-business\/what-is-an-smb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMBs<\/a>) through optimising operations and enhancing employee efficiency. Although originally explored by large enterprises, AI is now also transforming the way small businesses work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it might seem daunting, getting started with AI for small business is actually much simpler than it seems. But what is it and why is there so much chatter around it? Let&#8217;s discuss why AI is taking the world by storm and how your SMB can begin exploring its potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-talk-ai-understanding-what-it-is-and-why-it-s-important-nbsp\">Let\u2019s talk AI \u2013 Understanding what it is and why it\u2019s important&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as decision-making, automation, and trivial tasks. But AI isn\u2019t necessarily a new technology, yet its growth and applications have gained undeniable momentum in the past year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is quickly revamping the way businesses operate and is here to stay, so it shouldn\u2019t be treated as \u201cjust a phase.\u201d The earlier you start planning for it, the better positioned your company can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some have gotten off on the wrong foot with AI and feel wary of its usage and personal impacts. But, it\u2019s is not here to replace humans, instead, it is meant to accelerate the work of your employees and augment your customer experience. In fact, you might be surprised to see the ways AI is already present in your life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have noticed personalised recommendations on Netflix \u2013 a prime example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/artificial-intelligence\/generative-ai-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">predictive AI<\/a>. Or maybe you have tried asking ChatGPT a question \u2014 that\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/artificial-intelligence\/generative-ai-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">generative AI<\/a> at your service. AI makes everything internally more seamless and streamlined while also providing a connected and personalised experience for your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-one wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\"><strong>Build an AI strategy for your SMB\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">Learn how AI can be incorporated into your every area of your business with this comprehensive guide.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/form\/small-business\/ai-guide-for-smbs\/?d=pb\">Get the free guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__contour\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<!-- Standard Illustration -->\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-illustration-layout-one.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n\t\t<!-- Small Accent Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__accent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-accent-layout-one.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Left Side Illustration -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Cloud Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__cloud\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-cloud-layout-one.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-up-for-success-with-ai-by-prioritising-data-and-trust\">Set up for success with AI by prioritising data and trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is currently a clear trust gap between customers and companies when it comes to AI. But just like with any technology, establishing policies and guidelines in advance is essential. If customers know that your SMB practices ethical usage and exercises transparency, they are more likely to trust AI within your company. Learn tactics and create a plan for building trust into your strategy with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/form\/small-business\/ai-guide-for-smbs\/?d=pb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Guide to AI for Small Businesses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since AI cannot exist without data, and AI\u2019s success is dependent upon trust, cleaning and filtering data upfront should be the first step when beginning to explore AI functionality. The more refined your data is, the higher your small business\u2019s chances are of having a successful AI integration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/form\/small-business\/ai-guide-for-smbs\/?d=pb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/7outlCChTOx8H_4rN42smbS9rLkJyAcK_8rh2Ry3lt-jckKvRRLSV0CALVSQ4TIy1m-OhzSNfSsIlUYg97VjpiWU4WmKMXqKzGdvyL55jipjGBmlBmuD4mIt_0rPm7frCtQYSNBnOq5xCuxyWB_viSk\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cluster-content-section-alt has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-salesforce-blog-section-heading\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-section-heading__title\">\n\t\t\t\tAI for Small Business\t<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default is-layout-flex 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Generative AI on Trailhead<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cluster-content-card is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/small-business-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/020924_020224_How-Small-Business-Leaders-Are-Strategizing-with-Data-CRM-and-ai.jpg?w=889&amp;h=500\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-small-business-leaders-are-strategising-with-ai-data-and-crm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/small-business-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Small Business Leaders Are Strategising with AI, Data, and CRM<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cluster-content-card is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/smb-clean-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/smb-clean-data-thumb-1.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-your-small-business-should-care-about-clean-data\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/smb-clean-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Your Small Business Should Care about Clean Data<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cluster-content-card is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/form\/small-business\/ai-guide-for-smbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/SFC-23019-Customer-Service-Metrics.jpg?w=1500\" alt=\"Illustration of three individuals viewing customer service metrics on a large screen.\" class=\"wp-image-88364\" style=\"width:160px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-the-complete-guide-for-all-things-ai-for-small-business\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/form\/small-business\/ai-guide-for-smbs\/?d=pb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the Complete Guide for All Things AI for Small Business<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-at-work-small-business-ai-applications-and-use-cases-nbsp\">AI at work \u2013 Small business AI applications and use cases&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing AI into your SMB might feel intimidating, but transforming your business doesn\u2019t necessarily mean upending your operations. You can start small and still see significant results. Additionally, you can implement AI internally first so that your employees can adjust without impacting your customers. To determine where you could benefit the most from small business AI, analyse your departments\u2019 tasks and processes to see if there is an opportunity for improvement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples of small business AI in action, and be sure to check out the success stories from Trailblazers Wonolo and PaySauce in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/form\/small-business\/ai-guide-for-smbs\/?d=pb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Guide to AI for Small Businesses<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/customer-stories\/wonolo-decreases-handle-time-ai-replies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wonolo<\/a> improves agent efficiency, confidence and consistency using AI-generated chat replies. As a result, the company has decreased average handle times by 20%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/au\/customer-success-stories\/paysauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PaySauce<\/a> easily segments lists to send more targeted communication and builds out automations and journeys. Their open rate of newsletters has increased from 37% to 52%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/customer-stories\/wonolo-decreases-handle-time-ai-replies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/3WVz1eCWclqPSf8kHpdocD7lRAqnioFhjBT0s9THKPEDIccjO56Guf5mt8FjSmwg6vU18WYqL8cJmbLCKUwxI2c-bY5G0bPA0QSB6nTGUHMNcDCP5ieGKNEd7410Q_De8BvLocAE1eiFbAkzPtKoaM0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-ultimate-customer-experience-is-ai-data-and-crm\">The ultimate customer experience is AI, data, and CRM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting the needs of customers is always the goal for SMBs, but it is easier said than done. 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