Learn AI. Automate Your Business. Grow Faster.
You get a single hub of ready-to-use AI tools and free training that take routine work off your plate so you can serve more customers and bring more money through the door. From Anthropic Claude's small business platform to free NYC entrepreneur courses, every option here is built for owners with no coding and no jargon, just results.
Put AI to Work in Your Business Today
Claude for Small Business is a one-toggle install inside the Claude Cowork desktop app. It connects the tools you already use, with no coding and no IT department, and runs real business workflows for you automatically.
Connected Tools: How-To Guides
11 Ready-to-Run Business Workflows
Payroll planning
Auto-calculate hours, taxes and pay stubs from your time-tracking data.
Explore trainingMonth-end close
Reconcile accounts and generate a summary report in minutes, not hours.
Explore trainingInvoice chasing
Draft and schedule polite follow-up emails for overdue invoices automatically.
Explore trainingCampaign management
Plan, schedule and track social/email campaigns across all platforms.
Explore trainingLead triage
Score and categorize inbound leads so you call the hottest prospects first.
Explore trainingCash-flow forecasting
Project your next 30/60/90-day cash position based on real data.
Explore trainingMargin analysis
Spot which products or services drain profit and fix pricing gaps.
Explore trainingTax-season organizer
Gather receipts, categorize expenses and prep a summary for your accountant.
Explore trainingContract reviewer
Highlight risky clauses and flag unusual terms before you sign anything.
Explore trainingContent strategist
Generate a 30-day content calendar tailored to your business type.
Explore trainingBusiness pulse monitoring
Daily digest of key metrics: revenue, reviews, foot traffic signals.
Explore trainingRelated Resource
AI Job Guides
Detailed AI adoption guides for eight trades and professions.
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FREE: AI Fluency for Small Business
Co-presented by Anthropic and PayPal. Taught by real SMB owners: not academics. Covers which business tasks are right for AI, how to start safely, and how to use AI ethically without losing your business voice.
- Which tasks AI handles best
- How to start safely & ethically
- Taught by real business owners
Claude SMB Tour: Free Half-Day Workshops
Free half-day workshops touring cities across the US. Started May 14, 2026 in Chicago, with 100 small business leaders per stop. Every attendee receives a 1-month Claude Max subscription included.
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Pricing
Claude for Small Business is included free with Claude Pro ($20/month), Max, or Teams plans. The AI Fluency course and SMB Tour workshops are completely free.
Google Gemini: AI Made Simple for Your Business
Google Gemini is becoming one of the easiest AI tools for small business owners to pick up and use right away. No setup, no integrations to configure. Just open your browser, describe what you need, and Gemini does the work. It writes, designs, summarizes, and brainstorms so you can focus on running your business.
Why Gemini is perfect for busy owners
6 Practical Ways to Use Gemini Today
Write marketing copy
Generate social posts, email subject lines, and ad headlines in your brand voice: just describe your product and audience.
Create product images
Describe what you need and Gemini generates custom images for flyers, social media, or your website: no design skills required.
Summarize long documents
Upload contracts, reports, or meeting notes and get instant summaries with key action items highlighted.
Draft customer replies
Paste an angry email or review and get a professional, empathetic response ready to send in seconds.
Brainstorm business ideas
Stuck on a promotion, product name, or event theme? Gemini generates dozens of creative options instantly.
Build a simple website
Describe your business and Gemini can generate HTML, copy, and even image suggestions for a basic landing page.
Pricing
Gemini is free to use with a Google account. Gemini Advanced (part of Google One AI Premium) adds more powerful models and longer conversations for $20/month, but the free tier handles most small business tasks easily.
Pro Tip: Use Gemini with Google Workspace
Set It Once. Post Forever.
Make.com is a free no-code automation tool that connects your content to your social media accounts for automatic, scheduled posting. Write your posts once in a Google Sheet and Make handles the rest, no coding required, no manual copy-paste every day.
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7-Step Setup Guide (Plain English)
Create your content queue
Open Google Sheets. Add columns: Post Copy, Platform, Image URL, Scheduled Date, Status. Fill in your posts ahead of time.
Sign up free at Make.com
Go to make.com and create a free account. No credit card needed for the free tier.
Create a scenario with a Schedule trigger
In Make, click 'Create a new scenario.' Add a Schedule module set to run every day at 8 am.
Pull today's posts from Google Sheets
Add a Google Sheets module after the trigger. Filter rows where Status = Ready AND Scheduled Date = Today.
Add a Router to split by platform
Add a Router module. Create separate paths for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X.
Add publisher modules for each platform
Connect the official social media modules. Each path posts to its platform using your account credentials.
Mark posts as Posted
Add a final Google Sheets module to update Status = Posted so the same content never goes out twice.
Free
1,000 operations/month, enough for ~30 posts/month across 3 platforms
$9/mo
Core plan for higher volume, unlimited scenarios, priority support
5-10 hrs
Saved per week once your automation is running
Platforms Supported
Pro Tip: Add AI-Generated Captions
Free Training for NYC Business Owners
NYC Small Business Services (SBS) offers completely free courses for NYC entrepreneurs to start, operate, and grow their businesses. Courses run frequently throughout the year and are available in Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. These are the same courses trusted by thousands of NYC small business owners every year.
NYC SBS Digital Marketing Series
6-Course Learning Pathway
SBS structures their digital marketing training as a 6-course progression. Each builds on the last. The Social Media Marketing course (Course 6) is most impactful after completing the earlier courses, but any course can be taken independently.
Digital Marketing Strategy
Foundation: audience, goals, and full-channel roadmap.
Content Marketing
Create content that attracts. The 80/20 rule explained.
Website Optimization
Turn visitors into customers with UX and conversion tactics.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Get found on Google without paying for ads.
Email Marketing
Build a list you own. Drive repeat business on autopilot.
Social Media Marketing
Where AISmallBiz guides youLoyalty Loop, Amex Rule, platform setup, ads, KPIs, and 30-Day Plan.
All Available Courses
These courses run frequently throughout the year. Register early, popular sessions fill up fast.
Digital Marketing Strategy
Build your complete digital marketing foundation. Define your audience, set measurable goals, and create a roadmap across all digital channels. The starting point before every other course.
Content Marketing
Learn how to create, distribute, and measure content that attracts and converts customers. Covers blogs, video, infographics, and the 80/20 content rule used by top brands.
Website Optimization
Turn your website into a customer-generating machine. Covers UX, page speed, conversion optimization, calls-to-action, and how to make every visitor more likely to buy.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Get found on Google without paying for ads. Learn keyword research, on-page optimization, local SEO (critical for brick-and-mortar businesses), and link-building fundamentals.
Email Marketing
Build an email list you own and use it to drive repeat business. Covers list building, segmentation, automated drip sequences, subject line writing, and measuring open/click rates.
Social Media Marketing
The complete social media playbook for small businesses: Loyalty Loop, Amex Rule (80/20), platform selection, Facebook setup, paid ads, KPIs, and a 30-Day Action Plan.
FastTrac NewVenture
Free 10-session entrepreneurship bootcamp. Learn every step to launching a successful business in New York City.
FastTrac NewVenture for Women Entrepreneurs
The same proven curriculum with a focus on the unique opportunities and challenges facing women-owned businesses.
FastTrac NewVenture for Women Entrepreneurs 50+
Specialized cohort for women 50 and over ready to launch or re-launch a business on their own terms.
FastTrac GrowthVenture
For businesses already running and ready to grow. Create an actionable growth plan and get one-on-one mentoring from experts.
FastTrac GrowthVenture for Female Entrepreneurs
Must be 51%+ woman-owned, in operation 1+ year with demonstrated sales. Focus on scaling sustainably.
Launch Your Online Business
15-hour course developed with SUNY and FIT. Covers digital marketing, branding, website development, Shopify/Amazon setup, and SEO basics. Audit free or pay for a certificate.
BE NYC Startup Intensive
Free 40-hour intensive program designed specifically for Black entrepreneurs starting or growing a business in NYC.
FastTrac for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Purpose-built for NYC's emerging legal cannabis industry: licensing, compliance, operations, and brand building.
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