Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming — it’s here.
And it’s already changing how business is done in law firms, hospitals, boutique shops, and even solo creator brands. If you’re running a small business and don’t have an AI strategy, it’s not just a missed opportunity — it’s a competitive risk.

What’s Happening Right Now

Across every sector, businesses are integrating AI to speed up operations, reduce costs, and outmaneuver the competition. Here’s what’s actually happening on the ground:

Legal Sector: HARVEY AI

Top law firms like Allen & Overy are using Harvey — a legal AI built on GPT — to draft memos, summarize case law, and assist in legal research. It’s cutting billable hours and freeing up lawyers for strategy and client interaction.

Healthcare: Mayo Clinic & Microsoft Azure AI

Mayo Clinic is partnering with Microsoft to use AI for improving diagnostics, managing data from imaging scans, and personalizing treatment plans. This is no pilot project — it’s part of how they operate now.

Accounting: Intuit’s AI-Powered TurboTax

Intuit uses AI across all its tools (including QuickBooks and TurboTax) to help entrepreneurs forecast cash flow, get instant tax guidance, and auto-categorize expenses — all reducing reliance on costly human accountants.

Retail: Stitch Fix & Shopify Magic

• Stitch Fix uses AI to recommend fashion choices based on customer data.

• Shopify Magic now enables small sellers to generate product descriptions, email copy, and customer support scripts in seconds.

Online Creators: Canva & Descript

• Solo creators are using Canva’s AI tools for design, branding, and video content — without hiring teams.

• Descript allows podcasters and YouTubers to edit video/audio just by editing the transcript, thanks to AI-powered voice cloning and text-to-video.

Travel: Expedia’s AI Assistant

Expedia has launched an AI travel assistant that helps users plan trips and make bookings — and smaller travel advisors are beginning to do the same using white-label AI tools.

What About Small Businesses?

This is no longer “tech stuff” — it’s a business strategy. But here’s the issue:

Most small business owners still don’t have an AI roadmap, and many have no idea where to start or how to fund it. That’s why 360 Business Coach is stepping in.

Meet AI Rose — Now Powered by IBM Watson

We didn’t just watch the AI wave — we built a surfboard. AI Rose is the first AI-powered business coach designed for entrepreneurs with real goals and tight budgets. And now she’s getting a major upgrade through our partnership with IBM Watson. Here’s what she does:

• Coaches you weekly with custom sessions
• Tracks your goals and reminds you to stay on track
• Analyzes your business inputs and asks strategic questions (not just chatbot fluff)
• Suggests tools, grants, and resources
• Learns from your journey — and gets smarter with every session

Pair that with our tech marketplace, funding guides, and coaching exercises, and you’ve got a business growth engine in your pocket.

The Future Forecast: What’s Coming in the Next 2–5 Years?

AI isn’t here to replace you — it’s here to make you unbeatable if you embrace it. In the near future, expect:

• AI Agents running sales, admin, and support for under $300/month
• Grant programs and funding that prioritize tech-enabled business plans
• Solo entrepreneurs managing global operations through AI assistants
• AI-powered coaching and consulting, blended with human empathy
• New industries emerging that don’t exist yet — led by agile founders willing to test and iterate with AI

So… Where Do You Stand?

You don’t need to master AI. But you do need to understand how it can serve your business — and start moving. This is the shift. It’s not hype. It’s not a trend. It’s infrastructure. And just like websites and social media, you’ll wish you had started earlier. At 360 Business Coach, we’re building the roadmap, tools, and support to get you there. Ready to learn how AI fits into your strategy — and how to fund it?