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"The biggest advantages of AI use reported by small business owners who use it include using technology to save time that can be devoted to other tasks, cutting down on manual mistakes, and growing faster. In addition, 28% of respondents who use AI indicated that they expect it to save them at least $5000 over the next 12 months.

Notably, just 26% of small businesses say they are already investing in AI, while 44% more say they want to start using it soon, a figure that is suggestive of a sector where AI is poised to grow. The top obstacles among those interested in using AI who are not currently doing so are having only a beginner’s understanding of the benefits of AI technologies along with data security, perceived cost, and the learning curve—all obstacles that appear to be surmountable if the business is given proper guidance."

How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Today’s Small Businesses More small businesses are using artificial intelligence effectively, especially as pertains to marketing functions.

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Every room shared something incredible! What an inaugural - thank you to everyone who made it out this week. innovation is 🔥

Join us this week at Venture Café St. Louis! We will be hosting Candera Thompson, CEO of Bask And Bloom Essentials and Danielle Deavens, COO of Bold Xchange to talk about the lesson learned along the Founder Journey.

FoundHER at Venture Café FoundHER is elevating and empowering ambitious women of St. Louis through a monthly leadership gathering hosted by TechSTL and Venture Café

HEY STL!! Our planning committee is hard at work to release the official lineup for and it is INSANE 💥 5 Full Days +15 Innovation Tracks + 20 Venues + 60 Events + 100 Expert Speakers = 1 Epic TechWeek

Mark your calendars for April 24-28 for the St. Louis version of SXSW! We will have High-Tech Demos, Expert Speakers, Job Fairs, Youth STEM Programs, Ribbon Cuttings, Professional Athletes, Fashion Shows, Live Concerts, and more.

Want to be part of the action? You've got three ways to get involved:
1) Partner or Sponsor with details in our Media Kit: https://lnkd.in/eVhQP7cF
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3) Join our Planning Committee (Bi-Weekly Zoom Calls): https://lnkd.in/edR5NiJC