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How to measure AI ROI in a small business (without a fancy spreadsheet)

A plain-English way for UK/IE small businesses to check whether ChatGPT, Copilot or similar tools are worth the money — hours saved, real costs, keep or cut.

1 August 2026 4 min read
How to measure AI ROI in a small business (without a fancy spreadsheet)

By Jason Sibley

How to measure AI ROI in a small business (without a fancy spreadsheet)

Who this is for

UK and Ireland owners, marketers and anyone who has already paid for ChatGPT, Copilot, Canva Magic or similar, and now wants a straight answer on whether it is worth the money. You do not need a finance degree or a fancy model. A notepad and honest time estimates will do.

What it does (in plain English)

AI ROI for a small firm is rarely a big dashboard. It is a simple check: did the tool save (or earn) more than it cost, over a period you can actuall

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