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Description
Anthropic expanded Claude for Small Business on Sep 15, 2026 — 43 workflows and 27 new integrations inside the Claude Cowork plugin, including Shopify, Square, Stripe, Gusto, Xero, and Zapier. Default is approval mode: Claude drafts and stages, then waits for your OK before anything sends, posts, or pays. Available on every paid Claude plan; Anthropic recommends Team for multi-person shops. The launch post does not print a clean new dollar sticker — do not invent one.
This is not Constant Contact (Ep. 219) and not Claudeforce (Ep. 223). Those were one connector and a Salesforce CRM path. This is the SMB plugin pack. Shop rule: paid Claude → Cowork → install → connect one tool you already use → run one approval-gated workflow → you still hit send.
Topics: Anthropic · Claude · Claude for Small Business · Claude Cowork · Shopify · Square · Stripe · Gusto · Xero · Zapier · small business
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claude for Small Business?
A plugin in Claude Cowork with ready workflows and connectors for tools small businesses already use, expanded Sep 15, 2026 to 43 workflows and 27 new integrations per Anthropic’s blog.
How do I start?
Install the plugin in Claude Cowork, ask “help me get set up” or run /smb-onboard, connect a tool or two, and pick a task. Workflows can also run on a schedule you choose.
Does it send without me?
By default no. Every workflow starts in approval mode. Claude drafts and stages; you approve before send, post, or pay.
Is there a new price?
Anthropic says it is available on every paid Claude plan and recommends Team for multi-person shops. The launch post does not print a clean new dollar figure. Do not invent one.
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