Ja'Baree Allen: Award-Winning Technology Sales Strategist | Saas in Healthcare and SLED| SME In Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence | Proven Track Record in Exceeding Sales Targets and Driving Business Growth
?? AI for Small Business: The Critical First Step ?? After extensive research and hands-on experience with Artificial Intelligence, I’ve found the IBM AI Ladder Framework** to be the most effective when scaled for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs). It's a blueprint that makes AI implementation not only possible but impactful for smaller organizations. Many SMBs are eager to adopt AI but often struggle to go beyond simply purchasing a new software suite or using ChatGPT for tasks like marketing plans. The challenge? **Data.** Without the right systems in place to capture and manage quality data, there is no AI. Here's the truth: **AI is data-driven.** Without data, AI can’t deliver real results. What I’ve consistently seen is that many small businesses lack the necessary infrastructure to gather, organize, and analyze data effectively. **The takeaway?** Before diving into AI, SMB owners need to critically evaluate their systems and data. Without this foundation, any investment in AI will likely fall short of expectations. Want to discuss how to get your data in order for AI? Let’s connect!