Start with the bottleneck, not the software.
SmallBiz AI Checkup helps business owners ask better questions before spending money on AI tools.
Why this site exists
Small businesses often have limited time to compare software. Our free AI readiness checklist organizes everyday needs—lead follow-up, calls, content, video, websites and automation—so you can identify what already works and what needs attention.
The checklist is a starting point, not a diagnosis. Its suggestions are based on the answers you choose. Test any tool against your own process, budget and privacy requirements before committing.
How we approach recommendations
Find the job first
Identify a repeatable bottleneck and define what improvement would look like.
Compare with care
Check current features, full costs, data handling and vendor terms directly. Products can overlap or change.
Keep a person accountable
Review AI-assisted work, especially anything customers will see or decisions that could affect them.
How this site is supported
Some product links are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. A recommendation is not a promise that a product will work for every business, and you do not need to buy every tool listed here.