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CO— Guide to Artificial Intelligence

From business planning to tax prep to content generation, artificial intelligence is fast-becoming the go-to tool for busy entrepreneurs who want to maximize time savings with cost-effective solutions. But getting started with AI can seem intimidating to some. We're here to help you embrace that learning curve! Together with our partners at Microsoft, we've put together resources that demonstrate the myriad ways small businesses can use AI to get ahead, as well as next steps to help you learn how to use these tools with confidence. Let's get started on this AI journey!

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