Free eBook Now Available: Survey Results on The Impact of COVID-19 on SMBs

Free eBook Now Available: Survey Results on The Impact of COVID-19 on SMBs

COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, is having a devastating effect on small and medium businesses (SMBs)—the engine of the U.S. economy and those around the world. But how deep and broad is the impact? SMB Group is providing answers to this question in our new, free eBook, sponsored by our partners, Acumat...

Why Keeping Humans in the Loop is Key for AI in HR

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape how companies manage all facets of their businesses. This transformative potential of AI extends across various operations, helping companies to streamline and automate processes, and improve decision-making. But excitement about AI—particularly generative AI—varies depending on who in the organization you talk to. According to SMB Group’s Impact of […]
Catalyzing the Circular Economy: How Dell’s Concept Luna Aligns with SMB Sustainability Ambitions

Catalyzing the Circular Economy: How Dell’s Concept Luna Aligns with SMB Sustainability Ambitions

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and programs are now common practice for most large, publicly traded corporations. While small and medium businesses (SMBs) tend to lag behind their large enterprise counterparts, SMB Group research indicates that 75% of decision-makers agree that a strong sustainability strategy can help them improve business results—up from 57% a […]
SMBs and AI: Embracing the Future of Smart Business

SMBs and AI: Embracing the Future of Smart Business

In an era increasingly driven by technology, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly interested in using artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for growth and innovation. A comprehensive survey conducted by SMB Group highlights this trend, revealing the attitudes and adoption rates of AI among 744 SMBs. SMB Interest in and Adoption of AI […]
AI For SMBs: Interest, Exploration and Considerations

AI For SMBs: Interest, Exploration and Considerations

By SMB Group’s Kelly Teal, Contributing Analyst, and Laurie McCabe, Co-founder If you’ve watched “Mrs. Davis” or joked that the world feels a little Skynet-esque, you aren’t alone in wondering about the real-life implications and repercussions of artificial intelligence. The sudden surge of AI tools in 2023 has generated (pun intended) a lot of buzz […]
HubSpot’s AI Vision: Transforming Customer Connections

HubSpot’s AI Vision: Transforming Customer Connections

HubSpot’s Inbound 2023 conference was held last week in Boston. Like seemingly every other tech event this year, the theme of Inbound was AI — specifically, how businesses can use AI to better connect to and engage with their customers. In this blog, I delve into HubSpot’s AI strategy and offerings, as discussed in the […]
Unveiling the Future: New eBook Explores the Impact of AI on Small and Medium Businesses

Unveiling the Future: New eBook Explores the Impact of AI on Small and Medium Businesses

In a world where artificial intelligence is taking center stage, transforming industries and redefining possibilities. The buzz surrounding AI is unmistakable, capturing headlines and imagination alike. But beyond the hype, how exactly is AI shaping the trajectory of businesses, especially those at the heart of our economy – small and medium businesses (SMBs)? In June […]