News Summary

• 84% of surveyed small business owners currently using AI.
• 76% reported a positive impact on productivity and 71% on revenue or sales.
• Small business owners report AI helps tackle two significant challenges facing small businesses: limited resources and limited time.
• More than four in five owners surveyed (86%) say small businesses need more guidance to gain the full benefits of AI.
• Cost is the leading barrier to training, cited by 51%.
• When asked what support they would value most, owners pointed to clearer information on cost and return on investment, and guidance on data privacy and security.