Small Business Owner

$50 - $120/hourpay

Required Skills

Business operations
Project management
CRM Systems
Process automation
Data analysis
SaaS tools
Workflow optimization
Verbal communication

About micro1

micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.

Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.

Job Description

Job Title: Small Business Owner


Job Type: Contractor


Location: Remote


Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.


Key Responsibilities:

- Share authentic business operational insights based on your real-world experience running a small business

- Test and evaluate project management, CRM, communication, and productivity tools, providing actionable feedback

- Analyze and document workflows to help develop more efficient AI-driven processes

- Collaborate with the customer's team to validate scenarios and data for training purposes

- Participate in user research sessions, identifying pain points and unique requirements in daily business operations

- Supply anonymized real-world data and scenarios to enhance model realism and accuracy

- Recommend innovative process automation strategies that reflect actual business needs


Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Active ownership and daily operations of a small business

- Proven proficiency in business operations, project management, and workflow optimization

- Hands-on experience with CRM systems and SaaS productivity tools

- Strong verbal communication skills for clear feedback and collaboration

- Demonstrated ability to automate and optimize business processes

- Competence in analyzing business data to inform decision-making

- Familiarity with implementing and testing software solutions within a business context


Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with process automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Integromat, or similar)

- Advanced data analysis skills with an emphasis on operational efficiencies

- Prior participation in product testing or user research initiatives


Looking for small business owners who actively operate a business and regularly use project management, communication, CRM, or productivity tools with real-world workflows and data available for testing and evaluation. This is an opportunity to impact the evolution of AI systems while leveraging your professional expertise and firsthand insights.

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