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SUMMARY:AI for Small and Medium Businesses
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Most of it isn’t built for businesses like yours. \nThat’s why we’ve teamed up with Arcanum AI and AWS to put on something different. Real examples from real Auckland SMBs\, not theory and not hype. \nWhy AI matters for SMBs right now\nAI is levelling the playing field. You don’t need deep pockets or a big tech team to compete anymore. Sales teams using AI are growing revenue faster than those that aren’t\, and early movers are already pulling ahead on win rates. \nKey benefits for SMBs\nBusinesses already on this are seeing it pay off: less time on manual work\, sharper marketing without a big team\, stronger sales through better forecasting\, and often lower running costs too. \nBut here’s the catch. Only 3% of SMBs have fully built AI into their strategy\, while 34% are still piloting. Most are stuck behind two barriers: data privacy and security concerns\, and a lack of in-house skills. \nThat’s exactly why events like this matter. 57% of SMBs rely on partners and providers for guidance on AI\, rather than going it alone. The ones who act early will be best placed for growth\, which is why SMBs are now putting an average of 17.4% of their IT budget into generative AI\, climbing to near 25% once it’s fully embedded. \nCome along\, ask questions\, compare notes\, and let us help you work out your next move. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday 20th August 2026\nTime: 7:00am – 9:30am\nLocation: Jade Room\, Cordis Hotel[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”211688″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_bottom=”390″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://aucklandchamber.co.nz/event/ai-for-small-and-medium-businesses/
LOCATION:Jade Room\, Cordis\, Auckland\, 83 Symonds Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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