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How AI for small business is shaping commerce

Jul 14, 2026

AI for small business is becoming part of how merchants market products, manage operations, and reach customers. It is also starting to shape commerce more broadly. As AI tools help shoppers discover products, compare options, and move closer to purchase decisions, small businesses may need to think about two questions: how they use AI inside the business and how their business appears in AI-driven experiences.

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AuthorPayPal Editorial Staff

The Future of Commerce Is Being Built Right Now

May 13, 2026

The businesses that will define commerce's next chapter aren't waiting for certainty. They're building. Here's what was made clear at PayPal Beyond, PayPal's annual flagship event bringing together senior leaders, merchants, and technology partners to explore the future of commerce.

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How AI for small business is shaping commerce

The Future of Commerce Is Being Built Right Now

Shopping & Rewards

Send & Receive

Manage Your Money

Business Types

Accept Payments

Risk & Operations

Financial Services

Agentic Commerce

How AI for small business is shaping commerce

The Future of Commerce Is Being Built Right Now

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