Nearly Half of Small Businesses Are Increasing Their AI Budgets in 2026—and Not for the Reason You Think
By Steve Strauss
Published on April 9, 2026.
The article discusses the increasing number of small businesses investing in AI technology in the future, with a report by Bookipi, which revealed that nearly half of all small businesses are increasing their budgets significantly. The report also revealed that 12 percent of these businesses are raising their spend by up to 50 percent. These businesses are not just buying software but looking for a way to reduce costs and eliminate unnecessary work.
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