Practical AI Knowledge forSmall Business Owners
AskSMB is a knowledge hub that helps you understand, evaluate, and implement AI tools for your business. No hype—just clear guidance you can act on.
Every article is researched, reviewed, and written with one goal: helping small business owners make better decisions about technology.
Built for small business owners who want answers, not sales pitches
Who This Is For
AskSMB is built for business owners who want straightforward answers about technology—not jargon, not sales pitches, just practical information you can use today.
Retail & E-commerce Owners
Learn how to use AI for inventory management, customer service automation, and marketing without enterprise budgets.
Service-Based Businesses
Find tools and strategies for scheduling, client management, invoicing, and growing your professional practice.
Restaurant & Hospitality
Discover solutions for reservations, reviews, staff scheduling, and local marketing that fit your operations.
Trades & Contractors
Get practical guidance on quoting software, job management, and simple tech that doesn't slow you down.
Freelancers & Consultants
Explore AI writing tools, proposal generators, and productivity systems that help you do more with less.
Creative Professionals
Understand how AI design tools, content assistants, and automation can support your creative business.
A Knowledge Hub, Not a Content Farm
Every guide on AskSMB exists to answer a real question that small business owners ask. Our content is researched with care, reviewed by our editorial team, and updated when things change. We also build tools—like our AI assistant and business calculators—so you can take action, not just read about it.
Research-Backed
Every article cites sources and real use cases
Human-Reviewed
Our team checks every piece before publishing
Action-Oriented
Tools and calculators to apply what you learn
Learn From Our Resources
Hundreds of guides, tools, and resources created specifically for small business owners navigating technology decisions.
AI Tool Guides
In-depth reviews and tutorials on AI tools for marketing, operations, customer service, and more.
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Free calculators for pricing, profit margins, break-even analysis, ROI, and financial planning.
Use calculatorsAI Business Assistant
Ask questions about running your business and get helpful answers tailored to small business needs.
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Side-by-side comparisons of popular business tools to help you choose what fits your needs.
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