AI Adoption Doesn’t Have to Be Daunting Anymore — Here’s How to Choose the Right AI Tools For Your Small Business

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Small business owners closed out 2024 wondering if their tech stack could handle not just the holiday rush, but the challenges of 2025. While 40% of SMBs admit to experiencing “AI FOMO,” according to a survey by my company Builder.ai, they’re hitting real roadblocks: budget constraints, integration headaches and that nagging question: “Is this the right time to jump in?”

Nearly a decade ago, software development was an unplanned route for my professional journey and not something that I anticipated.

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