{"id":15589,"date":"2025-09-24T19:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/google-launches-smb-resource-center-focused-on-ai\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T19:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:24:00","slug":"google-launches-smb-resource-center-focused-on-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/google-launches-smb-resource-center-focused-on-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"#\n                Google Launches SMB Resource Center Focused on AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/google-launches-smb-resource-center-focused-on-ai\/#Google_Launches_SMB_Resource_Center_Focused_on_AI\" >Google Launches SMB Resource Center Focused on AI<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Launches_SMB_Resource_Center_Focused_on_AI\"><\/span>\n                Google Launches SMB Resource Center Focused on AI<br \/>\n            <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As AI tools become a bigger consideration for all businesses, Google has launched <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/business.google.com\/us\/essentials\/\" style=\"color:#0563c1\">a new Small Business Hub<\/a> which aims to help SMBs understand the latest opportunities available to them, with links to training, tools, and other resources, primarily related to the AI shift. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Google SMB hub\" data-imagemodel=\"186520\" src=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.divecdn.com\/LxqIvlUx2RmfqVmStYt44fdpIh4dfqe9ivaUyI7_jQ8\/g:ce\/rs:fit:1600:0\/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9nb29nbGVfc21iX2h1Yi5wbmc=.webp\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Google\u2019s Small Business Essentials mini-site includes overviews of all of Google\u2019s various business tools, including Google business profiles, its merchant center retailer tools, Google and YouTube ads, and more. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>There are also links to AI and data tools, as well as tips on how to make best use of them, and case study examples based on Google listings.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Google SMB hub\" data-imagemodel=\"186521\" src=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.divecdn.com\/BZePjL2svaqJu5ebAf-xTbEAPfTxJ3GOGRjOfk0xim4\/g:ce\/rs:fit:1600:0\/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9nb29nbGVfc21iX2h1YjIucG5n.webp\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The aim here is to provide more insight into how SMBs can maximize their opportunities via Google\u2019s evolving tools, with simple overviews and guidance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Which can have a big effect.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As explained by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/outreach-initiatives\/small-business\/proudly-owned\/\" style=\"color:#0563c1\">Google<\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><em><span><span><span>\u201c<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><em><span><span>Digital tools have helped to level the playing field:\u00a082% of small businesses attribute their revenue growth directly to digital ads, and 79% say these tools help them compete with much larger companies. Through tools like Google Ads, Business Profile and Merchant Center, we can bring the best of AI to support these businesses by streamlining their advertising efforts and helping them to stand out to customers.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span>Google notes that for businesses that can\u2019t afford huge marketing teams, its latest advances can help to democratize access, and level the playing field through smarter, more customer-aligned shopping and advertising experiences.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span>It\u2019s worth a look, especially for those who\u2019ve heard a lot about AI, but haven\u2019t yet found the time or place to try out the latest AI tools. Google\u2019s overview provides a simplified overview of the key business AI options, as well as free trials and tips to get you started. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span>It could be a valuable resource for your brand.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><em><span><span>You can check out Google\u2019s Small Business Essentials mini-site <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/business.google.com\/us\/essentials\/\" style=\"color:#0563c1\">here<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Social Media<\/a><\/span> category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/google-launches-smb-resource-center-focused-on-ai\/761043\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Launches SMB Resource Center Focused on AI As AI tools become a bigger consideration for all businesses, Google has launched a new Small Business Hub which aims to help SMBs understand the latest opportunities available to them, with links to training, tools, and other resources, primarily related to the AI shift. 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