The best software for small business in 2026 is not a single app — it is a deliberate, right-sized stack. Most small businesses don’t have a software problem. They have a software pile problem: half-used subscriptions, four tools doing the same job, and a monthly bill nobody can explain. The fix is one deliberate choice … Read more
Most small businesses are using AI. Few are getting real value from it. A 2026 U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey found that 89% of small businesses now use AI in some capacity, up from just 36% in 2023. But the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses survey from early 2026 tells the second half of the … Read more
More than three-quarters of U.S. small businesses now use AI regularly — Intuit QuickBooks’ 2026 AI Impact Report puts the figure at 77%, up from 48% in July 2024. Thryv’s 2026 survey of 561 owners found 66% adoption, up from 55% a year earlier. Yet 70% of owners say they need more training, while 70% … Read more