AI Boosts Small Business Growth: New Initiatives Unveiled
AI is transforming the way we live and work, and it's opening up a world of possibilities for businesses, big and small. For small businesses and entrepreneurs, AI can be a game-changer, helping to level the playing field. That's why Google is all about making AI accessible and useful for small businesses across the country. At the Annual America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Conference in Atlanta, Google.org and Grow with Google rolled out two exciting new initiatives to help small businesses harness the power of AI. Let's dive into what these programs are all about and how you can get in on the action if you're a small business owner.
$10 million in funding to America's Small Business Development Center
Google.org is throwing $10 million at America's SBDC, a nationwide network that's all about helping small business entrepreneurs with training and resources. This cash will kickstart America’s SBDC AI U, a program that'll give small business owners the AI training and tools they need. Plus, they're setting up AI Clinics at SBDCs on university and community college campuses. Students, guided by America's SBDC AI Clinic Advisors, will roll up their sleeves and provide hands-on help to local small businesses. And that's not all—America’s SBDC will also snag some scholarships for the Google AI Essentials course to get those AI Clinic Advisors up to speed.
Small business AI training from Grow with Google
Grow with Google is jumping on the AI bandwagon too, launching a new workshop to help small businesses make the most of Google’s AI-powered tools. America's SBDC is weaving this training into their AI U curriculum, complete with case studies, demos, and hands-on activities like prompting exercises. It's all been put together with input from Google experts and insights from small businesses themselves. You can get this no-cost training on demand at g.co/grow/AIforSMBs. Plus, Grow with Google Digital Coaches will be spreading the word and teaching the training all over the U.S. If you're running a small business, hit up grow.google/digital-coaches to find a Digital Coach near you and get started.
Learning to use AI effectively can make running a small business a whole lot easier and help it grow. Take Cece Meadows, the founder and CEO of Prados Beauty, for example. She's using AI tools to save time on daily tasks and come up with new ideas for her business. "Now, it only takes me an hour to do what used to take one or two days," she says. Cece's not alone—82% of small business leaders using AI are seeing the benefits, like better productivity, more sales, and smarter decision-making.
Cece Meadows, founder and CEO of Prados Beauty, uses AI-powered tools to help her company succeed.
Today's announcement is just the latest move in Google.org's $75 million AI Opportunity Fund, which aims to teach over 1 million Americans essential AI skills by funding top-notch workforce development and education organizations across the country. With these new initiatives, Google.org is all about giving more small businesses and entrepreneurs the tools they need to grow and thrive with AI.
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April 26, 2025 at 3:33:10 AM EDT
AI Boosts Small Business Growth é uma mão na roda para nós, pequenos empresários! As novas iniciativas do Google estão tornando a IA muito mais acessível. É como ter um superpoder para competir com os grandes. O único ponto negativo? Pode ser um pouco esmagador no início. Mas uma vez que você pega o jeito, é um divisor de águas! 🚀
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TimothyMitchell
April 24, 2025 at 11:23:14 PM EDT
小規模ビジネスにAIが導入されるのは素晴らしいですね！Googleの新しい取り組みでAIがより身近になりました。大企業と対抗する力が手に入ったみたいです。ただ、最初は少し圧倒されるかもしれません。でも、一度使いこなせば、ゲームチェンジャーですよ！🚀
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April 21, 2025 at 5:16:23 PM EDT
¡AI Boosts Small Business Growth es un salvavidas para nosotros, los pequeños empresarios! Las nuevas iniciativas de Google están haciendo que la IA sea mucho más accesible. Es como tener un superpoder para competir con los grandes. El único inconveniente es que puede ser un poco abrumador al principio. ¡Pero una vez que te acostumbras, es un cambio de juego! 🚀
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April 19, 2025 at 7:31:25 PM EDT
AI Boosts Small Business Growth é um salva-vidas para nós, donos de pequenos negócios! As iniciativas do Google estão tornando a IA muito mais acessível. É como ter um superpoder para competir com os grandes. Só queria que fosse um pouco mais amigável para quem não é técnico como eu! 🚀
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April 14, 2025 at 5:50:38 PM EDT
AI Boosts Small Business Growth is a lifesaver for us small biz owners! Google's new initiatives are making AI so much more accessible. It's like having a superpower to compete with the big guys. The only downside? It can be a bit overwhelming to get started. But once you're in, it's a game-changer! 🚀
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April 13, 2025 at 12:03:39 PM EDT
¡AI Boosts Small Business Growth es un salvavidas para nosotros, los dueños de pequeños negocios! Las iniciativas de Google están haciendo que la IA sea mucho más accesible. Es como tener un superpoder para competir con los grandes. Solo desearía que fuera un poco más amigable para los no técnicos como yo! 🚀
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AI is transforming the way we live and work, and it's opening up a world of possibilities for businesses, big and small. For small businesses and entrepreneurs, AI can be a game-changer, helping to level the playing field. That's why Google is all about making AI accessible and useful for small businesses across the country. At the Annual America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Conference in Atlanta, Google.org and Grow with Google rolled out two exciting new initiatives to help small businesses harness the power of AI. Let's dive into what these programs are all about and how you can get in on the action if you're a small business owner.
$10 million in funding to America's Small Business Development Center
Google.org is throwing $10 million at America's SBDC, a nationwide network that's all about helping small business entrepreneurs with training and resources. This cash will kickstart America’s SBDC AI U, a program that'll give small business owners the AI training and tools they need. Plus, they're setting up AI Clinics at SBDCs on university and community college campuses. Students, guided by America's SBDC AI Clinic Advisors, will roll up their sleeves and provide hands-on help to local small businesses. And that's not all—America’s SBDC will also snag some scholarships for the Google AI Essentials course to get those AI Clinic Advisors up to speed.
Small business AI training from Grow with Google
Grow with Google is jumping on the AI bandwagon too, launching a new workshop to help small businesses make the most of Google’s AI-powered tools. America's SBDC is weaving this training into their AI U curriculum, complete with case studies, demos, and hands-on activities like prompting exercises. It's all been put together with input from Google experts and insights from small businesses themselves. You can get this no-cost training on demand at g.co/grow/AIforSMBs. Plus, Grow with Google Digital Coaches will be spreading the word and teaching the training all over the U.S. If you're running a small business, hit up grow.google/digital-coaches to find a Digital Coach near you and get started.
Learning to use AI effectively can make running a small business a whole lot easier and help it grow. Take Cece Meadows, the founder and CEO of Prados Beauty, for example. She's using AI tools to save time on daily tasks and come up with new ideas for her business. "Now, it only takes me an hour to do what used to take one or two days," she says. Cece's not alone—82% of small business leaders using AI are seeing the benefits, like better productivity, more sales, and smarter decision-making.
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April 26, 2025 at 3:33:10 AM EDT
AI Boosts Small Business Growth é uma mão na roda para nós, pequenos empresários! As novas iniciativas do Google estão tornando a IA muito mais acessível. É como ter um superpoder para competir com os grandes. O único ponto negativo? Pode ser um pouco esmagador no início. Mas uma vez que você pega o jeito, é um divisor de águas! 🚀
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April 24, 2025 at 11:23:14 PM EDT
小規模ビジネスにAIが導入されるのは素晴らしいですね！Googleの新しい取り組みでAIがより身近になりました。大企業と対抗する力が手に入ったみたいです。ただ、最初は少し圧倒されるかもしれません。でも、一度使いこなせば、ゲームチェンジャーですよ！🚀
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April 21, 2025 at 5:16:23 PM EDT
¡AI Boosts Small Business Growth es un salvavidas para nosotros, los pequeños empresarios! Las nuevas iniciativas de Google están haciendo que la IA sea mucho más accesible. Es como tener un superpoder para competir con los grandes. El único inconveniente es que puede ser un poco abrumador al principio. ¡Pero una vez que te acostumbras, es un cambio de juego! 🚀
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April 19, 2025 at 7:31:25 PM EDT
AI Boosts Small Business Growth é um salva-vidas para nós, donos de pequenos negócios! As iniciativas do Google estão tornando a IA muito mais acessível. É como ter um superpoder para competir com os grandes. Só queria que fosse um pouco mais amigável para quem não é técnico como eu! 🚀
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April 14, 2025 at 5:50:38 PM EDT
AI Boosts Small Business Growth is a lifesaver for us small biz owners! Google's new initiatives are making AI so much more accessible. It's like having a superpower to compete with the big guys. The only downside? It can be a bit overwhelming to get started. But once you're in, it's a game-changer! 🚀
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April 13, 2025 at 12:03:39 PM EDT
¡AI Boosts Small Business Growth es un salvavidas para nosotros, los dueños de pequeños negocios! Las iniciativas de Google están haciendo que la IA sea mucho más accesible. Es como tener un superpoder para competir con los grandes. Solo desearía que fuera un poco más amigable para los no técnicos como yo! 🚀
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