AI governance checklist for small business
Direct answer
AI governance does not need to be heavy for a small business, but it must be clear. Teams need to know which tools are approved, what information cannot be entered, who checks outputs and how AI use is reviewed.
Minimum controls
- Approved and blocked AI tools.
- Rules for client, staff, financial and confidential data.
- Human review for customer-facing or high-risk outputs.
- Permissions and account ownership.
- Incident and correction process.
- Quarterly review of tools, usage and risk.
Where AIReady helps
The governance review turns these controls into a practical policy and implementation checklist.
Ready to turn this into a scored roadmap?
Start with a fixed-scope AI audit, then use the intake form to give us the business context needed for a practical recommendation set.