Artificial intelligence is having an undeniable impact on the business landscape. One way many small businesses are looking to grow in this space is by hiring employees who are familiar with this technology.
According to the Latest Small Business Index From MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 71 percent of small businesses believe hiring workers with current AI skills would save them time.
This insight makes sense, because AI has the potential to reduce the time required for many important tasks, from drafting communications to creating media to engaging in marketing campaigns. But because it’s an emerging technology, many small business owners don’t currently have the skills to make the most of these tools. So hiring people who understand how to use them could allow companies to reap these benefits without creating extensive training programs or learning how to use the technology themselves.
Of course, not every small business is looking to hire new team members. And many don’t have the resources to hire just to get the most out of AI. If this is your business, you can still save time in the long run by dedicating some resources to learning the technology or training your team. There are plenty of resources online, and some schools and business organizations have even started offering online courses or webinars on the subject.
Every company will likely use AI in a slightly different way. So, whether you’re hiring skilled workers or learning the technology yourself, it’s important to keep your company’s core goals in mind and create a plan that leverages this technology in the most impactful and meaningful ways possible.
AI can be a powerful, time-saving technology. But it won’t help you achieve your goals unless you use it in targeted, intentional ways. New hires may be able to guide you toward the exact methods, but it’s up to business owners to make plans and oversee these processes to make sure they work as intended.
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