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AI Adoption in Small Businesses, 2026

Research by Northbeam Research

Overview

A quantitative study of how small businesses (under 50 employees) are adopting AI tools across operations, marketing, and customer service.

What This Research Covers

  • AI tool adoption rate by department
  • Budget allocation for AI tools
  • Barriers to adoption
  • 12-month adoption forecast

Methodology

Online survey with quota sampling, stratified by industry and business size.

Research Details

Research period
January 2026 – April 2026
Geography
United States
Sample size
1,204 small business owners
Pages
42
Format
PDF
License
Single UserOnline Download
Publication date
June 12, 2026

About the Researcher

Northbeam Research is an independent research firm focused on B2B SaaS and technology adoption studies across North America and Europe.

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Pricing

Prices in USD.

42 pages · PDF
Published June 12, 2026
United States

Research conducted by Northbeam Research. Distributed by MarketKloud.

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