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9 hours agoSmall businesses see social media as their clearest path to growth in 2026
68% of small-business owners believe social media and paid ads will provide the most value for their business in 2026.
In the early days of any business, most founders wear too many hats. You're the product lead, marketer, customer service rep and ops manager - sometimes all in the same afternoon. I've been there. When I was launching my first AI startup, I was writing code, answering support tickets, hacking on SEO and trying to figure out Google Ads at night. Every time I jumped from one thing to another, I paid a tax: ramp-up time, mental fatigue, missed details.