You bought the AI tool. Nobody used it. $200/month gone, and now you're even more skeptical than before. That's not a you problem. That's a rollout problem. McKinsey just published research on small
You bought the AI tool. Nobody used it. $200/month gone, and now you're even more skeptical than before.
That's not a you problem. That's a rollout problem.
McKinsey just published research on small business productivity gaps. The finding that stuck with me: small businesses don't fall behind because they lack tools. They fall behind because they lack connections — to the right information, the right processes, the right entry points.
AI is the same story. The gap isn't access. It's knowing where to plug it in.
Most AI consultants sell you a platform, then disappear. What you actually need is one specific workflow that already runs in your business — a repeatable task eating 3-5 hours a week — and a simple AI layer on top of it. Nothing replaced. Nothing rebuilt.
That's your first win. One workflow, measurable time saved, proof it works for your business specifically.
Start there. Not with a strategy overhaul. Not with a $40K implementation. One task. Thirty days. Real numbers.
Here's my question for you:
What's the one repetitive task your team does every week that you secretly know shouldn't require a human?
Drop it in the comments. Let's figure out if AI can handle it.
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Overcoming scale related barriers and strengthening ties with other firms can help small businesses in Chile narrow the productivity gap.
