AI Roadmap & Implementation Strategy for Small & Medium Businesses

AI Roadmap & Implementation Strategy for Small & Medium Businesses Volume 1 — Building AI Readiness by Zeph Nwokeji Is your business ready for the AI revolution? Artificial Intelligence is no longer a luxury for tech giants—it's the next growth engine for small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide. Yet most business owners struggle to know where to start or how to measure success. In this practical first volume of the AI Roadmap Series, Zeph Nwokeji — entrepreneur, financial strategist, and founder of Hajavia Solutions — breaks down the complex world of AI into a clear, actionable strategy for real-world businesses. Drawing on research from Gartner, PwC, OECD, and global SMB case studies, this book helps you: ? Understand why AI is the new competitive edge ? Identify the five value drivers of AI for growth and efficiency ? Evaluate readiness using the 4-Lens Framework (Strategy, Data, People, Process) ? Address governance, privacy, and ethical concerns confidently ? Build a culture of innovation through leadership and employee training ? Quantify success with ROI and value-measurement frameworks From Canada to India, Nigeria to Germany, real examples show how small businesses are already using AI for scheduling, predictive maintenance, customer engagement, and smarter decision-making. Whether you're an entrepreneur, consultant, or business-school reader, AI Roadmap & Implementation Strategy for SMBs will equip you with the mindset, metrics, and management models to turn AI from hype into tangible results. Start building your AI-ready organization today — because the future of small business is intelligent. (Approx. 160 pages | 55,000–60,000 words)