When the Cost of Doing Business Jumps 30% Overnight… What Would AI Do?

Tariffs are spiking, supplier prices are jumping, and small business owners are feeling the squeeze. In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal bring Olivia, our solopreneur persona, to the Coffee Table to face a real scenario: what happens when supplier costs jump 30% overnight?

You’ll discover how AI isn’t just about working faster —it’s about making your business safer. From spotting storms early, to modeling the financial impact, to acting with clarity, this episode delivers a practical AI playbook for surviving and thriving when margins are under fire.

What You’ll Learn:
• How to use AI tools to detect supplier price hikes before they hit your bottom line.
• Ways AI can model “what-if” scenarios in seconds (no spreadsheets required).
• How AI can suggest safer, smarter moves — from suppliers to promotions.
• Why small steps with AI lead to big shifts in business resilience.

Don’t just hustle harder. Learn how to think better with AI as your business safety net.

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