AI Could Give Small Business Owners Their Most Precious Commodity Back: Time

The Report

Technology is changing how small businesses work, grow and compete. As AI continues to evolve, new tools are creating opportunities to save time, improve efficiency and support better decision-making.

In partnership with Alibaba.com, Small Business Britain explores how small business owners are responding to these changes, with a particular focus on the emerging potential of agentic AI. This whitepaper looks at what entrepreneurs think about the technology, where they see opportunities, what concerns they have, and the support they need to confidently navigate what comes next.