Success Stories

Real Results from Real SMEs

AI isn't just for big corporations anymore. Small and medium businesses around the world are using AI to save time, increase revenue, and compete with larger players. Here are documented success stories from real SMEs.

0%
of small businesses say AI helps them operate more efficiently
U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2025
$0-512B
potential economic benefit from AI adoption across 6 APAC markets by 2034
Deloitte APAC 2025
0%
of APAC SMEs expect AI tools to become important within 5 years
Deloitte APAC 2025
0%
AI adoption rate among e-commerce sellers in Vietnam (leading SE Asia)
Lazada/Kantar 2025

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Success Stories

These are documented success stories from companies around the world, not projects developed by AIssential. We've curated them to show what's achievable with AI - each story links to its original source.

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Food & BeverageSmithtown, NY, USA

Salsa Salsa

SignificantTime saved on social media
ConsistentContent posting schedule
AutomatedPost creation workflow
Content CreationSocial MediaAutomation
Food & BeverageSan Francisco, USA

Henry's House of Coffee

0xOrder growth (20 to 1,400/month)
0%Quiz conversion rate
0 gen.Family business preserved
SEOMarketingE-commerce
RetailAustralia

Incu

0%Year-over-year sales boost
0Stores managed efficiently
AutomatedInventory operations
InventoryRetail OperationsAutomation
RetailGlobal

Sephora

0%Increase in conversions
0M+Virtual try-ons completed
0xOnline sales growth (2016-2022)
AR/AICustomer ExperiencePersonalization
EducationGlobal

Duolingo

0MDaily active users in 2025
0%Year-over-year user growth
0%Feel more prepared for real conversations
Personalized LearningAI TutorLanguage
EducationGlobal

Khan Academy Khanmigo

0KStudents using Khanmigo (up from 40K)
0+School district partners
0-starCommon Sense Media rating
AI TutorK-12 EducationPersonalization
AgricultureIsrael/USA

BeeHero

0%Average crop yield increase
0K+Hives managed globally
Time 100Best Inventions 2024
IoTPrecision AgricultureSustainability
AgricultureKenya

Shamba Record

0K+Farmers using platform
~67%Income increase ($600 to $1K)
First-timeCredit access for farmers
Crop MonitoringFinancial InclusionAgTech
Professional ServicesGlobal

McKinsey & Company

0%Employee adoption rate
0K+ hrsConsultant hours saved (~$12M)
0%Time saved on research
Knowledge ManagementResearchProductivity
Professional ServicesUSA

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

0+ hrsSaved annually on legal workflows
BTI AwardBest of Best for Gen AI 2024
~$80KValue of time saved
Legal TechDocument AutomationWorkflow

All stories are based on documented case studies from reputable sources including government reports, major news outlets, and industry publications. U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Restaurant Business Online, CBS 60 Minutes, TIME, TechCrunch.