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Is a Chatbot Worth It for a Small Business? An Honest Test

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The answer depends on three conditions, not on the product. Here is the scoring sheet, the honest no, and the cheaper alternatives that win more often than anyone admits. A two-chair barbershop paid for setup and a monthly subscription on a chatbot that handled nine conversations in its first month…

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  1. 2026-10-18 04:28 · DEV Community — AI
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