Cloud tools were supposed to make business easier. And in many ways, they have. Small businesses now use Microsoft 365, cloud backups, cybersecurity tools, CRM systems, accounting platforms, project management apps, AI assistants, file sharing tools, phone systems, marketing platforms, and industry-specific software to run daily operations. That flexibility is powerful. But there is a problem many business owners do not see until the monthly bills start piling up. Your cloud budget may be leaking. Not because one tool is too expensive. Not because your business is doing anything wrong. The real issue is usually cloud sprawl. This happens when cloud services, SaaS subscriptions, user licenses, AI tools, storage plans, and backup systems grow over time without a clear owner, review process, or business purpose. That is where FinOps for SMBs comes in. FinOps, short for Financial Operations, is a practical approach to managing technology spending. The FinOps Foundation defines FinOps as an...