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Is your business ready for AI?

Written by Hake Digital | Feb 6, 2026 12:12:40 PM

Many SMBs know AI matters but struggle to scale it. Early experiments fall flat, time and structure are missing, and hype promises quick wins that simply aren’t true. With Hake Digital’s Four Dimensions you can assess your readiness.

 

Why Do Most SMB AI Initiatives Stall?

From our work at Hake Digital, failed or stalled AI initiatives rarely fail because of the technology, they fail because:

  • Workflows are unclear or undocumented
  • Data is fragmented, inaccessible, or governed inconsistently
  • Teams are unsure how AI fits into their role
  • Leadership alignment is assumed rather than secured
  • Change management is treated as an afterthought