Resources
AI Resources for Small and Mid-Sized Business Success
If you’re trying to figure out where artificial intelligence fits in your small business, you’re in the right place. This section is filled with practical, no-fluff tools and insights from our real work with real companies—most of them just like yours. We’ve pulled together the best thinking from our workshops, consulting projects, and AI deployments to help you make informed, confident decisions without wasting time.
You don’t need to be technical to start. These resources are written in plain English and meant to be shared with your team. Whether you’re scoping your first AI pilot, trying to document processes, or just need a simple way to explain AI to your boss, we’ve got something useful here for you.
Each item on this page is designed to give you a small but meaningful edge—something you can read today and act on tomorrow. We’re not here to wow you with jargon or futuristic promises. Our goal is to make AI feel clear, approachable, and doable for businesses that don’t have a huge IT staff or a Silicon Valley budget.
Take a look, download what’s helpful, and if you’ve got questions—we’re just an email away.
Why Delaying AI Adoption Is Costing Small Businesses More Than They Think
New research shows early AI adopters post double-digit productivity jumps. Skip this fiscal year and you’ll pay twice—first in catch-up cash, then in lost talent.
How Cross-Functional AI Consulting Teams Deliver Big Results
At Sixth City AI, we build lean, cross-functional squads of humans and AI agents who swarm problems and move fast. We’re here to help small businesses turn the coming AI disruption into an advantage.
AI Change-Management Workshops That Build Trust and Team Buy-In
Fear of replacement freezes good people. Our workshops use empathy interviews, prompt relays, and “time audits” to prove AI is a time-credit machine— not a pink slip.
AI Readiness Assessment: Mapping ROI for Small Businesses Before Deployment
If “only Bob knows the process,” you’re not AI-ready. Our audit captures Bob’s knowledge, scores data quality, and highlights the cheapest, fastest automation win. Keywords: AI readiness assessment, process mapping, data audit, ROI heat-map, stakeholder interviews
3 Practical AI Strategies Small Businesses Can Use Today
Budgets tight? Start with one pain point, one affordable model, six weeks. Measure, improve, repeat. Midwest practicality beats silicon flash every time.
AI Tools for Small Businesses: Small Wins That Add Up
A single email copilot cut one bike shop’s inbox time in half. Imagine what three low-risk bots could do for your calendar, reports, and spreadsheets.