Small Business Technology

Running a small business in 2025 isn’t about working harder — it’s about working smarter. Artificial Intelligence has become the ultimate competitive advantage for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and local businesses ready to scale efficiently. This book gives you a step-by-step roadmap to transform your business using ChatGPT, Canva, Zapier, and other AI-powered tools — no coding or technical background required.

Small Business for Dummies has been a leading resource for starting and running a small business. Calling upon their more than six decades of combined experience running small businesses, Eric Tyson and Jim Schell once again provide time-tested advice and the latest information on starting and growing a small business.

Learn everything you need to start the business you’ve always dreamed of! This comprehensive, step-by-step guide walks the listener through everything an aspiring small business owner needs to know before getting started. It’s not as easy as just hanging up an “Open” sign and letting the money roll in! Planning every step of your business and being aware of all the questions, demands, and challenges you will face will make the difference between just opening up shop and actually running a successful business.

As statistics tell us that most of the "ventureholics" who go out on their own to start a business will ultimately fail; and, as readers will learn, the main reason for this is because most businesses are not started the right way. Based on decades of experience working with small business owners, Michael Gerber will teach budding entrepreneurs his one-of-a-kind seven-step method - which is meant to be conceptualized long before the doors are ever opened.

This is a complete guide to how to create a plan for, open, operate, and market a new small business. This book intends to help you overcome fear and inspire you to own and operate your own small business.

Small businesses aren’t failing because they’re bad at what they do. They’re failing because they’re ignoring the biggest shift in business since the internet — and pretending AI “doesn’t apply to them.” This book fixes that… with zero jargon, zero hype, and plenty of sarcasm. Stop Doing Dumb S#!t is the no-BS guide every small business owner, operator, and leader needs to finally understand AI, automation, and modern technology — without feeling overwhelmed, talked down to, or forced into buying some overpriced “AI-in-a-box” software you’ll never use.

As a leader, you need to drive your organization’s approach to cybersecurity as you would any other hazard (e.g. how you identify risk, reduce vulnerabilities, and plan for contingencies). This requires an investment of time and money, as well as the collective buy-in of your management team. Your investment drives actions and activities, and these build and sustain a culture of cybersecurity.

With roughly 95,000 blogs launched worldwide every 24 hours, making a fledgling site stand out isn't easy. This authoritative audiobook gives creative hopefuls a leg up. Joy Cho, of the award-winning Oh Joy!, offers expert advice on starting and growing a blog, from design and finance to overcoming blogger's block, attracting readers, and more. With a foreword from Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge plus expert interviews, this book will fine-tune what the next generation of bloggers shares with the world.

Your small business need not remain small. Reach more customers, tap into larger markets, and achieve optimal results with this audio guide on social media marketing! Almost everyone you know has at least one social media account. You’re living in a cave if you don’t have one or don’t at least know what it is. People from all walks of life use social media to either connect with loved ones and friends, be updated with current events, or entertain themselves with various content.

Learn how to get over 500 new Facebook fans every month and turn your fans into lifelong customers using this proven strategy for Facebook marketing and monetization. Written by a successful online marketer and social media marketing consultant, this no fluff step-by-step guide. This audiobook will help your dramatically increase your profits online and will turn Facebook time into a fun way to earn more money and grow your business.

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the key to consistent sales growth lies in smart automation and responsive AI tools. AI-Powered Sales Strategies: Using Chatbots and Automation to Maximize Conversions is a game-changing guide for entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and small business owners looking to unlock scalable revenue with the help of cutting-edge AI technology. Written by Catholic Deacon John O’Maley, West Point Graduate, Former U. S. Army Ranger Captain, and Procter & Gamble Alumnus, this book simplifies complex tech into actionable sales strategies.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming business, communication, creativity, and everyday life. The question is no longer “Should I learn AI?” but rather “How fast can I start using it?” This book gives you that head start — without the jargon, confusion, or overwhelm.

AI Made Simple: A Small Business Owners Guide to Mastering Artificial Intelligence is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping entrepreneurs and small business owners harness the power of AI. The book covers fundamental AI concepts and practical applications in business, including AI implementation strategies, enhancements in social media marketing, data analysis, business intelligence, customer service, and personalized recommendations. It also discusses AI's role in financial analysis and trading algorithms.

The word is out: content marketing is king. But when nearly every business has a blog, it's tough to stand out. The real secret is that there's a much better tool for spreading influence and generating revenue - one with far less competition. Podcasting offers rich opportunities, especially if you get in early and do it right.

The adviser to Senator Hillary Clinton, Bill Gates, and President Bill Clinton proves that small is big by identifying 75 hidden-in-plain-sight trends that are moving America, revealing that the nation is no longer a melting pot but a collection of communities with many individual tastes and...

The Entrepreneur's Edge is the ultimate guide for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to harness the power of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and augmented/virtual reality to fuel growth and innovation. This all-in-one resource equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate these transformative technologies with confidence.

If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or solo founder juggling everything from marketing and customer service to content creation and invoicing, this audiobook is your lifeline. Time is your most valuable resource—and burnout is a constant threat. But what if you could reclaim your time, increase productivity, and grow your business without hiring a large team or spending a fortune? Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence—no longer just for big tech companies.

Let’s face it: cybersecurity is one of those things we all know we should care about, like flossing or not eating dessert for breakfast—but who has the time? For small business owners especially, it’s easy to feel like you’re standing at the edge of a digital Grand Canyon, armed with little more than a paper umbrella for protection. But don’t panic—Protect Your Business in the Digital Age is here to help.

It’s 2025 and Artificial Intelligence is at the precipice of the "early majority" phase of the Technology Adoption Lifecycle. Your business will NOT have the luxury of being in the late majority or a laggard when it comes to AI; You won't be around long if you do. This wave of technology will happen much faster than the Internet.

The world of online business is changing fast — and in 2025, ChatGPT and AI tools are leveling the playing field for everyday entrepreneurs. Whether you’re launching your first digital product, automating client work, or scaling your side hustle, this step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to turn ideas into income using the latest AI technologies.