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3 Ways Small Businesses Can Thrive in the AI Wave

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the engine of the global economy. In many countries, they account for 90% of all businesses and 70% of global employment as well as up to 70% of GDP in OECD countries. Across the OECD, they account for 99% of all businesses. Two-thirds of all jobs and 50%-60% of value added.

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