AI can unlock incredible efficiency and growth — but only if you use it correctly. Unfortunately, many small businesses fall into the trap of adopting AI without a clear strategy, leading to wasted money, fragmented systems, and burned-out teams.

This article highlights the 7 most common AI mistakes, including:

• Automating too early without understanding the process
• Choosing trendy tools that don’t align with actual needs
• Skipping onboarding and team training
• Over-relying on AI for content with no human review
• Neglecting to measure the ROI of AI-based workflows

We also share real stories from entrepreneurs who learned these lessons the hard way — and how they turned things around. If you’re serious about using AI to grow, this is your roadmap to doing it right the first time.