how much does AI cost small business

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May 13, 2026

AI Agent ROI Reality Check: 91% Revenue Boost vs 8.8% Production Use (2026)

58% of SMBs use generative AI but only 8.8% in production. NC small business guide to AI agent ROI: $7,800/employee productivity, 3.4-month SDR payback. (336) 886-3282.