OpenAI has launched its ChatGPT for Small Businesses program, aimed at empowering entrepreneurs with AI skills and tools to enhance productivity and scale operations.

The program offers hands-on virtual training through product-specific webinars demonstrating the use of ChatGPT Work for daily tasks, including accounting, marketing, and e-commerce. It also features in-person AI academies across the US, where local business owners receive guided instruction and support. Last year, 78% of participants at similar events built functional AI workflows in a single day, with 42% saving over five hours weekly.

New resources include customer stories, interactive guides, and short-form videos with specific prompts for immediate application. The initiative also introduces new agents and partners tailored for small businesses, such as Dropbox, Shopify, and Intuit, offering plugins and special promotions to integrate with existing tools. ChatGPT Work, powered by GPT-5.6, can automate multi-step tasks, enabling businesses to be more productive, innovative, and improve services.

Small businesses can sign up for updates and opportunities to participate, providing feedback to shape future product development. The program emphasizes providing enterprise-grade technology accessibly and affordably, with ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 available now.